"I would not call myself today a fundamentalist. I don't think there's any hope for the world except in God." "I will be a friend to men of both parties, but I would never say that I was, even indicated that I was, for one or the other. In interviews with USA TODAY in 19 he spoke of: Billy Grahamįar from the crowds, he was frank and open about his own history and views. "He always had a compassion for people who were hurting." He spoke of the best in a troubled soul at Richard Nixon's funeral, April 27, 1994:Īlluding only obliquely to the Watergate scandal and Nixon's resignation, Graham focused on another "more personal," "more intimate" and "more human side" to Richard Nixon. Gratitude: Why almost everyone wants to say thank you to Billy Graham The unknown: 16 lesser-known facts about the legendary evangelist Legacy: How Franklin Graham took the reins from a legendary preacherĬrusades: How the evangelist reached millionsīooks: A look at all the books Billy Graham wrote We're facing a new kind of enemy, we're involved in a new kind of warfare, and we need the help of the spirit of God." "We've always needed God from the very beginning of this nation, but today we need him especially. National Day of Prayer and Remembrance, Sept. But what is the real cause? What is the problem? The problem is within ourselves." "We are a society poised on the brink of self-destruction. Upon receiving the Congressional Gold Medal, May 2, 1996: Graham spoke of sin and repentance, saying:
More: Billy Graham, America's pastor, has died For God loves you, and he shares in your suffering." But I want to tell you that our God cares for you and for your family and for your city. "Some of you today are going through heartache and grief so intense that you wonder if it will ever go away. Prayer service after the Oklahoma City bombing, April 23, 1995: “The moment we take our last breath on earth, we take our first in heaven.” This world is not our home our citizenship is in heaven.” There are enemies to be conquered before we return home. “The Bible says that as long as we are here on Earth, we are strangers in a foreign land. “Heaven doesn’t make this life less important it makes it more important.” Jesus Christ will meet us at the end of life’s journey.” “The most thrilling thing about heaven is that Jesus Christ will be there. Here's a collection of notable quotes during his life: And he made clear that this Earth was just a way station: “My home is in heaven. But his words of wisdom resounded no matter what the situation. Watch Video: Billy Graham carried the gospel to every corner of the worldīilly Graham often was called upon to soothe the nation in stressful times.
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