Billy Graham
Billy Graham has preached the Gospel to over 210 million people in more than 185 countries and territories. Ordained in 1939 by a church in the Southern Baptist Convention, Graham received a solid foundation in the Scriptures at Florida Bible Institute (now Trinity College in Florida). In 1943, he graduated from Wheaton College in Illinois. After graduation, he preached throughout the United States and in Europe, emerging as a rising young evangelist.
A Los Angeles crusade in 1949 catapulted Graham to international prominence. Scheduled for three weeks, the meetings were extended to more than eight weeks, with overflow crowds filling a tent erected downtown. Many subsequent early crusades were similarly extended.
Today, Graham and his ministry are known around the globe. He has preached in remote African villages and in the heart of New York City. Graham founded the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in 1950, now headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. He has written more than 18 books, many of which have become best sellers. His autobiography, "Just As I Am," published in 1997, achieved a Triple Crown award appearing on the three top best-seller lists in the same week.
Graham has received the Congressional Gold Medal and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Freedom Award for contributions to the cause of freedom. He won the Big Brother Award for his work on behalf of children and has been cited by the George Washington Carver Memorial Institute for his contributions to race relations. Graham has been recognized by the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith and the National Conference of Christians and Jews for his efforts to foster a better understanding among all faiths.
Graham is regularly listed by the Gallup organization as one of the "Ten Most Admired Men in the World." He has appeared on the covers of Time, Newsweek, Life, US News and World Report, Parade, and numerous other magazines and has been the subject of many newspaper and magazine articles and books.
Graham's column, "My Answer," distributed by Tribune Media Services, runs six days a week.
Billy Graham Samples
Seek God's help to break addiction
Q: Is it possible to become addicted to just about anything? A: Yes, it's possible to become addicted to just about anything -- not just alcohol or drugs, but also things like food or gambling, shopping, or exercise.
Put burden of guilt into Christ's hands
Q: When I was younger, I did a lot of bad things, and I've never gotten over feeling guilty about them.
Believing in life after death isn't just wishful thinking!
Q: I'd like to think that when I die it won't be the end of me, but there will be another life of some kind out there for me. Is this just wishful thinking? A: No, it's not necessarily wishful thinking, because we were not meant for this world alone.
Don't be misled by those who reject God
Q: My high school science teacher says we humans are just animals, and God didn't have anything to do with putting us here. A: I hope you will keep on believing what the Bible says, because it will make all the difference to you in the years ahead.
Nurture your newfound faith
Q: I decided to give my life to Jesus a few months ago, but what do I do now? A: When we give our lives to Jesus, the Bible tells us two very important things happen to us. In other words, you now have a personal relationship with the living God.
Each of the Gospels emphasizes different truths about Jesus
Q: I've decided to read a chapter of the New Testament every day this year. A: First, let me commend you for doing this, and I hope you'll make it your priority every day.
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