Quotes by Billy Graham

I dont have freedom in the United States to go into a public school and preach the Gospel, nor is a student free in a public school to pray, or a teacher free to read the Bible publicly to the students. At the same time, we have a great degree of freedom for which I am grateful.

Each life is made up of mistakes and learning, waiting and growing, practicing patience and being persistent.

No matter how prepared you think you are for the death of a loved one, it still comes as a shock, and it still hurts very deeply.

Every human being is under construction from conception to death.

Racism and injustice and violence sweep our world, bringing a tragic harvest of heartache and death.

Death wasnt part of Gods original plan for humanity, and the Bible calls death an enemy - the last enemy to be destroyed.

When granted many years of life, growing old in age is natural, but growing old with grace is a choice. Growing older with grace is possible for all who will set their hearts and minds on the Giver of grace, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Scripture is filled with examples of men and women whom God used late in life, often with great impact - men and women who refused to use old age as an excuse to ignore what God wanted them to do.

Theres a great deal to say in the Bible about the signs were to watch for, and when these signs all converge at one place we can be sure that were close to the end of the age.

Old age may have its limitations and challenges, but in spite of them, our latter years can be some of the most rewarding and fulfilling of our lives.

God will prepare everything for our perfect happiness in heaven, and if it takes my dog being there, I believe hell be there.

Many churches of all persuasions are hiring research agencies to poll neighborhoods, asking what kind of church they prefer. Then the local churches design themselves to fit the desires of the people. True faith in God that demands selflessness is being replaced by trendy religion that serves the selfish.

Communism is a religion that is inspired, directed and motivated by the Devil himself who has declared war against Almighty God.

The framers of our Constitution meant we were to have freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.

No parent is perfect we all can look back and think of things we couldve done to help our children be better prepared for adulthood. And sometimes its best to admit it to them and encourage them to learn from our mistakes.

Im thankful for the incredible advances in medicine that have taken place during my lifetime. I almost certainly wouldnt still be here if it werent for them.

Im grateful for the opportunities God gave me to minister to people in high places; people in power have spiritual and personal needs like everyone else, and often they have no one to talk to.

God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.

The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, O God, forgive me, or Help me.

God has given us two hands - one to receive with and the other to give with. We are not cisterns made for hoarding we are channels made for sharing.