Image Courtesy © BGEAGraham was raised on a dairy farm in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 1943 he married Ruth McCue Bell, daughter of a Christian missionary surgeon in China. On June 14, 2007, Billy Graham said goodbye to his beloved wife, who passed away at age 87. He and Ruth had three daughters (including Anne Graham Lotz, Christian author and speaker), two sons (including Franklin Graham, who now runs his association), 19 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
"Every day is a gift from God, no matter how old we are," Graham said in a press release. "I have discovered that just because we grow weaker physically as we age, it doesn't mean that we must grow weaker spiritually. In fact, we ought to be growing stronger spiritually because our eyes ought to be on eternity and Heaven--on the things that really matter."
Graham's latest book, Nearing Home: Life, Faith, and Finishing Well, examines the topics of old age and dying. He wrote it to encourage people, especially the aging, to live with purpose, grace and a commitment to finishing well.
As his focus turns more and more toward heaven and his eternal home, Graham's heart is filled with gratitude for all that God has done in and through his long life. In an excerpt from his autobiography, Just As I Am, he writes, "As I look back over the years, however, I know that my deepest feeling is one of overwhelming gratitude. I cannot take credit for whatever God has chosen to accomplish through us and our ministry; only God deserves the glory, and we can never thank Him enough for the great things He has done."
As a way of honoring this remarkable man and celebrating his 93rd birthday, Billy's son Franklin is asking anyone who has been touched by Graham's ministry to share their story and a birthday wish. To send Billy Graham a birthday message, visit this page.
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Billy Graham is the most respected man alive. I have respected him all my life. I am looking for his Thanksgiving Prayer that I just heard on TV read by Ann. I wanted to make a copy for each of the ladies in my Sunday School class. I am teaching Sunday. Lesson is about David’s final days and his Psalms about how he had depended on the Lord for security all his life and also in the end days.
I would also like to find a transcript of billy Graham’s Thanksgivng pryaer that I heard his daughter, Ann read on the Early Show this morning. I would like to read it to my family when we say grace.
Louise & Christine –
I hope you both found the transcript of Billy Graham’s Thanksgiving prayer. I have been busy with family for the past few days … sorry I couldn’t be of more help!
Actually, according to sources Billy Graham worked for the illuminati and most of his crusades were funded by them. He also worked actively to promote a one world church.
I was also shocked to find that he is a 33rd degree freemason.
May the Almighty God, The God of Abraham and Joseph have mercy on his soul and redeem him from the strongholds of the evil one.
parise the lord in name of our lord and saviour jesus christ i am really very much blessed by go through this man of god the man who always walked with the allmighty god the man of power by the god…….. may god blees him………. let the ministry may bring great froot all the way ………
daniel raj
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I remember seeing Billy Graham in Indianapolis, In. when I was ten years old. That was the year I gave my heart to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I want to thank Billy for the blessings he has bestowed upon so many people, in helping them to examine their lives and then turning them over to Jesus.
God bless you and continue to keep you always in his love.
In Christian Love
Linda K. Hudson
I heard that Billy Graham pass away If you know tell me
Debra –
No, I have not heard that he passed away.
May God continue to bless Billy Graham. Happy 93rd birthday
Thank God for this man of God. God has preserved him for us all, he has stood up for the salvation of others. We are indebted to him and God. Happy birthday sir
Happy Birthday, Billy Graham. I know you have touched many lives in a lot of different countries as you have mine and to all who see this, especially Franklin, I hope that when Mr. Graham passes that the media uses T.V. coverage for his funeral because he is just as or more important than any leader or politician that have ever lived on the face of this earth. Thank you.
Happy birthday to Billy Graham, one of the finast Christians the world has ever known. He has been consistently a true evangelist and one who has remained on point and passed the test of humility despite enormous fame. His entire ministry has been a demonstration of how to “keep the main thing the main thing.” That is, carrying out the Great Commision and continually giving the glory to God Almighty.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHER MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND WE THE PEOPLE THANK GOD FOR YOUR NEVER ENDING LOVE FOR THE WORD OF THE FATHER
LORIE
I am 50 years old,and I have always loved billy graham’s crusades on TV.He has always been an inspiration and my idol, meaning some one to look up to.He has always been my favorite preacher.Thank you Billy Graham for all the years you have ministered for the good lord.Happy 93rd birthday,My brother has Parkinson’s disease for 6 Yrs. He is only 47 years old.Will you pray for him. He is going down hill fast his dr. said because he has been too active,that speeds the disease for the worse because he has to take more medicne. Love you Diane
Thank very much for preaching about the kingdom of GOD to many people on earth. I wish you a very big Happy birth day.
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