LETTER: Using Bible to denounce homosexuality is wrong Apr 29, 2009
Billy Graham has said many times in his crusades that most people will miss heaven by only 18" (the distance between your mind and your heart). So open your heart to Gods Word. ". The Question wrote on Apr 28, 2009 8:54 AM:" Saints need sinners. ". (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Local folks contribute to restoration of governor’s residence Apr 20, 2009
In its 77-year history, the governor s residence has hosted scores of official functions for distinguished guests including Presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, vice presidents, legislative leaders, governors from other states, religious figures such as the Rev. Billy Graham and dignitaries from other countries. Located at 882 South Curtiswood Lane in Nashville, the Tennessee Residnce stands today as a symbol of the heritage and history of our state. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
* 'God's donkey' Apr 12, 2009
Blessitt is also shown exchanging pleasantries with Pope John Paul II, trudging through violence-torn Northern Ireland with an onlooker, the Reverend Billy Graham. Blessitt was arrested in a mob scene in Spain, where, he said, other ministers, priests and ordinary citizens rallied to hold his cross aloft after his forced removal from the Plaza Major in Madrid. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Red Planet Mars Movie (1952) Apr 11, 2009
For those who missed the early Billy Graham crusades of the 1950s, fear not, as Red Planet Mars delivers a similiar sermon. The clear message to mankind: either shape up or eventually ship out (to hell), with the Martians subbing for the fiery evangelist. (Suite101.com)
Church columnists: April 1, 2009 Apr 2, 2009
The Joymakers three-day road trip June 4 through 6 to the Billy Graham library at Charlotte, N.C. and Andy Griffith home place at Mt. Airy, N.C. will cost $173 per couple and $86. 50 for single for additional information contact Nancy Chambers or Jean Scoggins. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Church columnists: March 25, 2009 Apr 1, 2009
"Here Come The Bride' April 3 at 7 PM; April 4 6 PM. Happy Birthday Wishes: March 22, Misty Ables, Courtney Blair and Casey Heatherly; March 23, Mike Parton, March 24, Chazlen Skinner; March 25, Kristen Reece; March 26 Isaiah Reece; March 28, Riley Parton and Edie Harris. Good Thought: God speaks to all who are willing to hear Him. Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, EmmaJo Davis The Youth Revival that Justin Holcomb was preaching in last week was a big success there were 9 young people that were... (Catoosa County News, GA)
Graham: Use this 3-step approach for reading the Bible Mar 28, 2009
THE REV. BILLY GRAHAM MY ANSWER March 28, 2009. TOTAL ELEMENTS IN ARRAY: 6TOTAL CHARACTERS IN ARRAY: 1669TOTAL CHARACTERS IN PAGES: LAST PAGE CONTAINS: 1669. (Florida Today)
Billy Graham's grandson to lead famed megachurch Mar 19, 2009
The grandson of Billy Graham has now been elected to lead the Coral Ridge Presbyterian megachurch and plans to merge the two congregations ... MIAMI, Florida (AP) A widely-known megachurch founded by an architect of the religious right and seen as a force in American politics selected a grandson of Billy Graham on Sunday as its new leader. (USA Today -- News)
Billy Graham's Grandson to Lead Fla. Mega Church Mar 16, 2009
Billy Graham's Grandson to Lead Florida Mega Church ... ASHEVILLE, N.C. A widely-known megachurch founded by an architect of the religious right and seen as a national political force selected a grandson of Billy Graham on Sunday as its new leader. (Fox News)
French physicist d'Espagnat wins prestigous Templeton Prize Mar 16, 2009
Previous winners include Russian writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn, United States evangelist Billy Graham and Albanian-born Mother Teresa. D'Espagnat, a former senior physicist at the CERN particle physics laboratory in Geneva and professor at French and United States universities, argues in his books that modern quantum physics shows that ultimate reality cannot be described. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Circle of pastors helps to advise president Mar 15, 2009
The Rev. Billy Graham was a counselor to at least five presidents: Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon, Ronald Reagan, and George H.W. Bush. Pinning down Obama's theological leanings is not easy, the ministers said in interviews. (Boston Globe)
Billy Graham: Reach out to unmarried mom Mar 14, 2009
BY THE REV. BILLY GRAHAM MY ANSWER March 14, 2009. TOTAL ELEMENTS IN ARRAY: 7TOTAL CHARACTERS IN ARRAY: 1784TOTAL CHARACTERS IN PAGES: LAST PAGE CONTAINS: 1784. (Florida Today)
Obama, advisers are still deciding on D.C. church Mar 14, 2009
Richard Nixon had the Rev. Billy Graham minister to him at the White House. Jimmy Carter not only attended First Baptist Church, but also taught some Sunday school classes there. (AZCentral -- News)
Minister believes humor can calm stormy waters Mar 12, 2009
" The "minister of encouragement," as he is known, has delivered his folksy humor with Christian messages for about 30 years through his books, DVDs, CDs and former nationally syndicated TV series, Swan's Place . His latest book is The Man Code: Keys to Unlocking A Balanced Life . He will be the featured speaker at a free wild game supper at 5 p.m. Saturday at Sweetwater Baptist Church, 198 Sweetwater Road, North Augusta. Call (803) 613-0344. The Rev. Swanberg learned early that he had a knack... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mercy Corps says millions left at risk in Darfur Mar 8, 2009
Franklin Graham, who also heads the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, has caused controversy by arguing al-Bashir should be allowed to stay in office to further the peace process. Graham met with the president Wednesday in Khartoum before the court issued its warrant. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Obituaries for Saturday, March 7, 2009 Mar 7, 2009
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Holmen Lutheran Church or to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse is in charge of arrangements. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Evangelicals ponder 'who's the next Dobson?' Mar 4, 2009
Others have either retired or have passed on the bulk of their duties, such as the Rev. Billy Graham, 90; televangelist Pat Robertson, 78; author and activist Tim LaHaye, 83; and Prison Fellowship founder Chuck Colson, 77 ... The Rev. Franklin Graham, seen with the Rev. Billy Graham, says his 90-year-old father would "certainly like to meet (President-elect ... 1 of 3 Advertisement Don Lambro and Ralph Hallow discuss the days news.; politics; washington dc; washington times; Iraq's Ambassador to... (Insight on the News)
Put peace before justice Mar 3, 2009
Franklin Graham is the president and chief executive of Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. . (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Today Millions Have Lost A Friend Mar 2, 2009
Billy Graham may be called home soon. Charleton Heston has left us. (KWTX.com, TX)
Billy Graham Association to lay off 55 Feb 24, 2009
In 2001, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association announced plans to relocate its Minneapolis headquarters to property on Billy Graham Parkway at Tyvola Road. The Billy Graham Library opened here in 2007. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Fredericksburg native leads Minnesota Republican Party Feb 21, 2009
He moved to Minnesota to attend college at Northwestern, a private Christian school where evangelical leader Billy Graham once served as president. Carey then joined Intuit, a small software company that sold a tax program called Turbo Tax. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Palin heads to villages with Christian group Feb 20, 2009
He's head of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association as well as Samaritan's Purse, which built five houses, a church and a youth center in Hooper Bay after a massive fire burned through the village in 2006, according the group's Soldotna office. He also sometimes speaks at Anchorage Baptist Temple, where Pastor Jerry Prevo was listed as a member of the Samaritan's Purse board of directors as recently as 2007. (Anchorage Daily News)
Evangelical leader's memorial Friday Feb 19, 2009
Aldrich was instrumental in bringing evangelist Billy Graham to Portland in 1992, canceling classes at Multnomah so students, faculty and staff members could attend the crusade. Aldrich was born in a Portland hospital and grew up in a Vancouver farmhouse, one of nine children. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Willie 'George' Lee Feb 16, 2009
He was active in his church as a deacon and as Sunday school superintendent, and was involved with the Billy Graham Crusade in the 1960s. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Alene Lee, of Isleton; daughters, Janice Wood and Sandra Britton; son, Donald Lee; brother, Melvin Lee, of Texas; sister, Lucille Strother, of Texas; five grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Billy Graham: Urge uncle to reconsider his choice to avoid church Feb 14, 2009
BY THE REV. BILLY GRAHAM MY ANSWER February 14, 2009 ... Write to "My Answer," c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201. (Florida Today)
Seeking God’s will Feb 12, 2009
At that time it was impossible for her to know that eventually her non-believer husband would be referred to as The Billy Graham of China. Not only was Leland Wang converted to Christianity through his wife, but he became a street preacher and eventually started churches throughout parts of China. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Obituaries in the news Feb 10, 2009
She collaborated with Baptists for programs set in Israel and traveled to Brazil to televise a Billy Graham program there. She went to Rome to supervise NBC's broadcast of Midnight Mass from the Vatican. (Anchorage Daily News)
Church columnists: December 4, 2009 Feb 8, 2009
February 8, "Free" Soup and Sandwich Lunch" following the morning service. A dessert auction, with proceeds toward the Xtreme trip for the youth. Please note: Parent/Youth meeting following lunch. All parents/youth need to be at the meeting, for discussion of the trip. February 21 Senior Valentine Luncheon. Details to be announced. Preparation and practice has begun for our drama 'Here Comes the Bride.' Dates are April 3, 4 and 5. This drama was presented in 2007 and a repeat has been requested... (Catoosa County News, GA)
Clinton 'campaign bubble' Apr 1, 2008
No matter how many degrees he has, no matter what successes he s had in life, no matter how intelligent he is, even if his pastor/mentor had been Joel Osteen or Billy Graham (who has been the spiritual advisor to many prior US Presidents), you d never vote for him so please quit the false justifications, excuses for your irrational rationale and just admit it, e.g., the REAL REASON.. Intelligent people can read between the code words that you use and many others on this blog have used. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dr. Charlotte Tan, childhood cancer expert Apr 1, 2008
"Another condolence came from the office of the Rev. Billy Graham, recalling the trip he and his wife took to China with Dr. Tan and her husband in 1988. In addition to Dr. Tan's discoveries in developmental therapeutics, O'Reilly said, she was also widely recognized for her contributions to the treatment of children with Hodgkin's disease. She worked tirelessly, he said, "to ensure that the most promising new drugs would be available to children with cancer early in their development and... (Boston Globe)
Hospital president is team player Mar 31, 2008
He met two important people in his life in Jacksonville -- Anne, who would become his wife, and a friend, the Rev. Billy Graham. "He was a patient at Mayo. He got ill on the islands and they flew him up to Jacksonville. One of his associates was from Texas, so we got to be buddies," Mr. Read recalled of meeting the evangelist. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Gladiators return to Coliseum Mar 29, 2008
The Coliseum attendance record was set Sept. 8, 1963, when 134,254 filled the bowl to hear evangelist Billy Graham. Folks in Cleveland claim 115,000 watched an amateur baseball game between the Cleveland White Autos and the Omaha Luxus at Brookside Park in 1915. (Boston Globe)
GW Announces Plans for Jackie Robinson Night Mar 26, 2008
Michael Long is an assistant professor of religious studies at Elizabethtown College (PA) and is the author of several books on religion and politics in mid-century America, including Against Us, but for Us: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the State, and Billy Graham and the Beloved Community: America's Evangelist and the Dream of Martin Luther King, Jr.. The Jackie Robinson Society, started in 1999 by GW students, sponsors discussions about Robinson and participates in community service projects... (Gwsports.com)
Mayo Clinic: Getting even better Mar 25, 2008
Most are obscure, but some are very famous - evangelist Billy Graham, for example. Mayo Clinic Jacksonville serves the world. (Florida Times-Union)
VH1 and Sundance Channel to Air Original Four-Part Documentary Series From Perry Films, 'Sex: The Revolution' Premiering on VH1, Monday, May 12 - Thursday, May 15 at 10pm* Each Night Mar 25, 2008
Along the way are Alfred Kinsey; Hugh Hefner; Elvis Presley; Citizens for Decent Literature; the Pill; Sex and the Single Girl; Masters and Johnson; Stonewall; Sandstone; Billy Graham; Deep Throat; Fear of Flying; the Castro; Studio 54; Jerry Falwell; Harvey Milk; Ronald Reagan and much, much more. The series tells its story through rare footage that hasn't been seen in decades, classic clips, iconic music and interviews with a broad and eclectic spectrum of people. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The hypocrisy of Pat Buchanan Mar 21, 2008
Nor do I remember any of the late Jerry Falwell s parishioners publicly condemning him for stating that the anti-Christ is a Jew; or any of Billy Graham s followers for making anti-Jewish statements; or any U.S. senator condemning the late Strom Thurmond for year s worth of racist proclamations. Apparently, it s another story when it s an African-American expressing disdain for more than two centuries of racial prejudice in the context of an emotional church sermon. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
90 comments Mar 20, 2008
And now the liberals are making every attempt to take true religious figures like Billy Graham and Pat Robertson to task and actually comparing these fine men to Obama's radical pastor, Jeremiah Wright. Graham and Robertson have the holy bible to back their words. (Human Events Online)
Elton John Keys It Up for Clinton Mar 18, 2008
One of Hillary s closest friends in the world, somebody she has described as an important spiritual advisor for two decades, has been one of the worst forces against LGBT issues for generations: Billy Graham. He often pretended to be more tolerant than he was, but as Cecil Bothwell reveals in his book, behind the scenes, Graham has been a major force against LGBT issues. (New York Times)
The Bush Tragedy Mar 18, 2008
Billy Graham received the highest total score, 315, followed by Robert Schuller, 237; Jerry Falwell, 236; and Jim Bakker, 232 ... "If you really believed that there's some accountability to life, wouldn't you have Billy Graham come down and have a magic moment with your daughters? Are you just going to let them go to hell? You have all these religious leaders coming through. If it changed your life, wouldn't you invite them to sit down in the living room and have a talk with your daughters? Or... (Slate)
Mary Sauceman: A tribute to Rev. Billy Graham Mar 15, 2008
I turned on the television recently and found a program featuring Billy Graham ... God has used him well and when He chose Billy Graham to be his ambassador He knew Mr. Graham would leave an impact on the world that few before him had done. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
President Bush Attends National Religious Broadcasters 2008 Convention Mar 15, 2008
And today this good man is recovering from surgery in North Carolina -- and please join me in sending our love and prayers to Billy Graham ... A lot of Americans love Billy Graham, and I'm one. (White House News Releases)
Centrist evangelicals lift their political voice Mar 9, 2008
Their declaration was drafted by a young urban ministry activist, Jim Wallis, and signed by such evangelical pillars as theologian Carl Henry, a close ally of Billy Graham ... "Now, if McCain had slapped down Billy Graham, that would have been a different matter. That he would have carried with him to his grave," he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Lost and Whosoevers Can Find a Home Mar 7, 2008
Ruth Graham, wife of Evangelist Billy Graham, died in June 2007. An interesting fact about her funeral is that she was buried in a simple casket made of wood that cost 215 dollars. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Any way out of mortgage crisis? Mar 7, 2008
Another problem was the number of lenders (World Lending Group, as an example) that preached interest-only loans to the masses like Billy Graham preached salvation on Easter Sunday. These mortgage hybrids are certainly not for everyone. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Youth for Christ to be 'Young Faith' Mar 6, 2008
Examples are the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, World Vision, and individuals like Ravi Zacharias and others ... Billy Graham as Youth for Christ s first full time employee in the 40 s did a great job in pointing people to the person of Jesus Christ. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
A hostile takeover of the Cow Palace Mar 3, 2008
Heavyweight fights and the Billy Graham Crusade. The NBA and NHL. This is where President Dwight Eisenhower accepted his nomination for re-election in 1956 and Barry Goldwater thrilled a fledgling conservative movement - and chilled his general-election chances - by running roughshod over establishment Republicans at the 1964 convention. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Feb 29, 2008
" host Steve Allen, high-school dropout and game-show veteran Paar made America stay up past its bedtime by the layered appeal of his own uncompromisingly adult company. In an important sense, by making television matter as midnight approached, he helped the medium mature. "I kid you not," he said, in his signature line -- and title of his 1960 memoir. Even his syntax was grown-up. Paar was a master of irony before it became a reflexive cultural pose. He believed in serious, ever-sobering... (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
GALEN HOLLEY:Reflecting on the life of Billy Graham Feb 28, 2008
The Rev. Billy Graham, widely hailed as America's national pastor, was hospitalized last week. The 90-year-old Graham's health has been declining in recent years and it gives one occasion to look back over his life and career. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Two Atlanta mansions add 'For Sale' to their stories Feb 28, 2008
Robert Dole, actor-activist Christopher Reeve, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, and Ruth Graham, wife of evangelist Billy Graham. Woodruff conducted informal meetings of the Coca-Cola board in the lower level of the 14,000-square-foot home, according to Guy Millner. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
More Americans swap faiths Feb 26, 2008
goooooood morning from the good time, go get um, galaxy gosphel were we believe practicing the golden rule, obeying the work ethic and living your life according to proverbs 22:1 will get you to heaven faster than billy graham and that god could be a woman and the bible really is a novel written by homo sapiens better known as human beings. christianity today is based on fear and intimidation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A hit job on McCain? Feb 22, 2008
Evangelist Billy Graham had a policy throughout his ministry that he would always have an aide or another person present when he was in a car or room with a woman other than his wife ... But certainly a political figure who repeatedly engages in behavior that seems too familiar and that invites on-lookers to question its propriety, should heed the warnings and return to the Billy Graham rule ... Evangelist Billy Graham had a policy throughout his ministry that he would always have an aide or... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
School bus crash kills 4 students Feb 20, 2008
NORTH CAROLINA Graham back home after brain surgery ASHEVILLE - Evangelist Billy Graham returned to his mountainside home yesterday to continue his recovery from surgery to update a shunt that controls excess fluid on his brain, officials said. Graham, who underwent the elective surgery last Wednesday, is recovering well, and his physicians are pleased with his progress, said a Mission Hospitals spokeswoman, Merrell Gregory. (Boston Globe)
Evangelist Billy Graham back home following surgery for brain shunt Feb 20, 2008
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Evangelist Billy Graham returned to his mountainside home Tuesday to continue his recovery from surgery to update a shunt that controls excess fluid on his brain, officials said ... Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. (North County Times)
Rev Billy Graham Continues To Recover In Hospital Feb 19, 2008
(February 19, 2008)The Reverend Billy Graham continues to recover in a North Carolina hospital. The 89-year-old evangelist underwent a 28-minute medical procedure last Wednesday to replace a valve in a shunt that drains excess fluid from his brain into his abdominal cavity. (KWTX.com, TX)
Evangelist Graham may be released from NC hospital within days Feb 19, 2008
Evangelist Billy Graham may be released from an Asheville hospital within a few days after undergoing surgery to update a shunt that controls excess fluid to his brain. . (Herald Sun)
The Gospel Music Of Johnny Cash Feb 17, 2008
Cash's dedication to his faith is impressive - he and his second wife, June Carter Cash, made several trips to Israel, they became regular performers at the Billy Graham crusades and they even made a film, Gospel Road, about the life of Jesus Christ (Cash also wrote a novel, Man in White, about the apostle Paul). The insights into Cash's inner life, as well as the many full-length musical performances, make this worth watching. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Media Hiding Big Truth About Elections Feb 15, 2008
JFK's father got Billy Graham to informally grant JFK the evangelical seal of approval ... But he knew the U.S. voter well enough to have Billy Graham at the White House as much as possible ... " Change, of course, has been the rallying cry of the revolutionary monsters of the last century from the Bolsheviks and Hitler to Stalin, Mao and Pol Pot. These agents of change made the 20th the most monstrous, murderous century in history. So clearly, the greatest, most prosperous, freest nation in... (Townhall.com)
Billy Graham Up And About After Surgery Feb 15, 2008
Billy Graham, right, arrives with his son, Franklin Graham, left, for a memorial service for Ruth Graham in Montreat, N.C., Saturday, June 16, 2007 ... (AP) A postoperative scan of Billy Graham's brain following a surgery to update a shunt that controls excess fluid is encouraging, his doctor said as the world-renown evangelist continued his recovery. (CBS News)
Billy Graham recovering after surgery Feb 15, 2008
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) A spokesman says the Rev. Billy Graham is recovering well from a surgery to update a shunt that controls excess fluid in his brain ... Evangelist Billy Graham addresses the crowd during the dedication for the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, in 2007. (USA Today -- News)
Coming together: Program stresses need to rise above denominational, racial labels Feb 15, 2008
He recalled an interview with the Rev. Billy Graham in which Graham was asked to pinpoint the world's greatest problem. Hanf said Graham replied, "The greatest social problem without question is racism.". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Billy Graham reported in fair condition Feb 15, 2008
Billy Graham doing well after surgery, spokesman says - CNN.com ... ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (AP) -- A spokesman says the Rev. Billy Graham is recovering well from surgery to update a shunt that controls excess fluid in his brain ... Evangelist Billy Graham speaks at the dedication of his library in Charlotte, North Carolina, in May. (CNN -- US)
Rev Billy Graham Recovering Following Medical Procedure Feb 14, 2008
(February 14, 2008)The Reverend Billy Graham is in fair condition at a North Carolina hospital after successful surgery. Mission Health and Hospitals spokeswoman Merrill Gregory says the 89-year-old evangelist had a valve replaced in a shunt that drains excess fluid from his brain through a tube into his abdominal cavity. (KWTX.com, TX)
Evangelist Billy Graham in fair condition at North Carolina hospital after brain surgery Feb 14, 2008
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Evangelist Billy Graham is in fair condition at a North Carolina hospital after a successful surgery. Doctors say the 89-year-old Graham was talking immediately after the surgery Wednesday at Mission Hospitals near his home in Montreat. (North County Times)
Study: 1 Million Indians Expected to Die from Smoking Annually Feb 14, 2008
World-known evangelist Billy Graham underwent successful surgery Wednesday to update a shunt that controls excess fluid in his brain. Graham, 89, has hydrocephalus, a buildup of fluid within the. (eFluxMedia)
Bottom line: Why accumulate wealth? Feb 8, 2008
Billy Graham was an exception. He never handled or controlled the money of his organization. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
