Jim Wallis: Billy Graham's Integrity and Humility
One of God’s true servants on earth, Billy Graham, was honored yesterday with the opening of a library and museum in Charlotte, North Carolina. The facility will hold memorabilia of Graham’s long preaching career, including photos and video footage of his evangelistic campaigns.
The three living former presidents attended the opening, all offering their praise for Graham:
The three living former presidents attended the opening, all offering their praise for Graham:
... former President George Bush delivered the keynote address, his voice cracking into a sob as he said Mr. Graham was “the man, the preacher, the humble farmer’s son who changed the world.”And while Graham is known more as a revival preacher than a social activist, he was one of the early pioneers in holding integrated meetings in the segregated South:
"He was constantly broadminded, forgiving, humble in his treatment of others,” Mr. Carter said. “He has reached out equally to all people, black or white, man or woman. I am one of the tens of millions of people whose spiritual lives have been shaped by Billy Graham.”Billy, after all the laudatory speeches, had his usual humble response:
“I feel like I’ve been attending my own funeral, listening to all these speeches,” he said to the crowd’s nervous laughter. “I’ve been here at the library once, and my one comment when I toured it was that it is too much Billy Graham. My whole life has been to please the Lord and honor Jesus, not to see me and think of me.”Billy Graham’s sincerity, integrity, and humility are very important reminders for the rest of us. I’d glad he is being honored in this way, and on my next trip to North Carolina I’ll be sure to visit the library.
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'I feel like I ve been attending my own funeral, listening to all these speeches,' he said to the crowd s nervous laughter... Billy Graham s sincerity, integrity, and humility are very important reminders for the rest of us." But it is altogether fitting and proper that we tell people how much good they accomplish, while they are yet among us... in part because, after they are gone, we will otherwise regret not having spoken.
Posted by: Mike Hayes | June 2, 2007 2:36 AM
"One of God s true servants on earth, Billy Graham..." Jim, you're not suggesting God has false servants on earth, are you? :)
Posted by: canucklehead | June 2, 2007 4:36 AM
Amen. Billy Graham is a man of God, a servant of the Lord, and a humble Christian. But let no man claim he was a saint. That would degrade his work. He simply did Christ's will. Amen.
Posted by: Justin | June 2, 2007 8:33 AM
Justin, Graham is a saint of course so are all who call upon the name of Lord.
Posted by: Will Adair | June 2, 2007 6:24 PM
Sometimes (maybe all the time), the best contribution we make to a broader Kingdom agenda is the faithful obedience to the ministry God prepared uniquely for us in advance. This is part of Billy Graham's integrity. I am sure there are times he feels he strayed 'beyond his territory' (e.g. relationship with Richard Nixon)--but he has been able to 'keep his eyes on the prize.' We will never know the precise impact he had on US politics, the downfall of the Soviet empire, or segregation; but when we are faithful there are all kinds of consequences we did not intend. And when we are not faithful, the same is true. This is great encouragement because I often dream of ways I could more dramatically impact this world and eternity. The greatest impact will flow from my obedience to that which the Spirit prepared for me. No more or less
Posted by: letjusticerolldown | June 3, 2007 1:37 AM
Billy Graham message to me as a non-Christian was that Jesus is "the only way." Therefore, I am going to Hell, because I don't accept Jesus as my saviour. One cannot be Jewish and accept Jesus as one's saviour. Trying to convert a Jew to Christianity is trying to reduce the number of Jews. I realize that Graham's death is a tragic loss for his family and friends, but I don't think that he was good for America as a whole. I am surprised that Jim Wallis would ingore this part of Graham's legacy. With friends like Jim Wallis who needs enemies.
Posted by: Susan | June 3, 2007 5:33 PM
Trying to convert Jews to Christianity is an attempt to create more Christians, not fewer Jews, at least in the way you seem to mean it.
If fewer people believe in Judaism, and more people believe in Christianity, why would that matter to you? I don't ask the question rhetorically. If Christ died for your sins, and offers you grace, and someone doesn't bother to speak up and tell you that (when he has been commanded to do so by his Lord) then that is not a loving person.
At any rate, Billy Graham isn't dead.
Posted by: Kevin S. | June 3, 2007 6:10 PM
Is it to inconvenient to mention his love of Nixon and hatred of Jews? http://www.counterpunch.org/vestgraham.html
Posted by: J4 | June 4, 2007 2:36 AM
"Is it to inconvenient to mention his love of Nixon and hatred of Jews?" The "dark cabal of Jews" theory has switched political parties over the years. At present, it sits with the Dems
That said, blaming nefarious Jewish influences for myriad ailments is despicable. To my understanding, Graham has repented of precisely this.
Having a close relationship to Nixon doesn't bother me. Nixon brought himself down with his own propaganda, but this wasn't Graham's fault.
On a barely related note, the more zany the fonts of a particular website, the more xany the viewpoints. Why is that? It is as though their computers can somehow read their inflections.
Posted by: Kevin S. | June 4, 2007 3:17 AM
"The "dark cabal of Jews" theory has switched political parties over the years. At present, it sits with the Dems " Really? Do tell.
'That said, blaming nefarious Jewish influences for myriad ailments is despicable. To my understanding, Graham has repented of precisely this. ' 1. I can't seem to find any reference to Graham repenting.Illuminate me.
2.It wasn't just that he was blaming Jews. He was pushing a already paranoid man with way to much power to use that power in his second term of office against his fellow man. He could have talked of peace. He could have talked about social justice. He could have talked about ending the bloody war of Vietnam. He could have, to use a worn phrase, spoke 'truth to power.' But instead he choose to speak the language of hate.
Posted by: J4 | June 4, 2007 3:54 AM
"1. I can't seem to find any reference to Graham repenting.Illuminate me. " http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14204483/site/newsweek/page/5/ Says Graham: ""I guess I was trying to please. I felt so badly about myself I couldn't believe it. I went to a meeting with Jewish leaders and I told them I would crawl to them to ask their forgiveness." The context is illuminating regarding his discussions with Nixon as well.
Posted by: Kevin S. | June 4, 2007 5:10 AM
Good egg our rev. Billy Graham. A man who's had the maturity to admit his own mistakes and shortfalls, and whose theology has matured over the years. And still, he keeps it real by spreading the hope that is Jesus Christ to anyone who will listen.
Posted by: splinterlog | June 4, 2007 2:44 PM
J4 | 06.03.07 - 8:41 pm | #
Oh please - Dr. Graham has appologized for what he said but it was not hate. He made a comment about the hig percentage of Jewish people in significant positions in the Networks here in the US. Funny thing is that no one has said that he was wrong in his assumption. Does anyone not feel that back in the day the networks controled what we heard for news every night? Does anyone believe that several significant positions at the top of the big 4 were filled by Jewish people? In the PC speah of the 21st century - what Graham said is seen through a different filter than in the 1970's. Let us not forget that Dr. Graham prior to the tapes being made public, has been asked to speak in several temples around the world talking about the love of God to any and all who would listen. Blessings - .
Posted by: moderatelad | June 4, 2007 3:47 PM
He made a comment about the hig percentage of Jewish people in significant positions in the Networks here in the US. Funny thing is that no one has said that he was wrong in his assumption. I would assume it's because most people haven't heard it or thought it was "much ado about nothing" -- anti-Semitism isn't what it used to be.
Posted by: Rick Nowlin | June 4, 2007 4:29 PM
Susan - As a Christian, I would assume Jim Wallis believes the same thing that Graham does. That Jesus is the only way. Isn't that what defines a Christian?
Posted by: Ross | June 4, 2007 6:08 PM
That Jesus is the only way Ummm, by this do you mean accosting people ont he street and screaming in their faces that we are perfect and they are lost/going to hell and they'd better believe our WASP religion otherwise they're gonna get it?
Or do you accepting the fact that we are all saved by the grace of God through Jesus Christ?
Posted by: splinterlog | June 4, 2007 8:09 PM
Splinterlog, I think what you are asking is whether Ross means that we should scream in people's faces, calling for their repentance. Ross, was that what you had in mind?
I'm not sure what you mean by "we are all saved". Are we not required to even believe in Jesus at all, or are you simply saying that we are all offered the same gift.
I don't think Billy Graham has done a lot of screaming in faces. I do think that he wants us all to accept the same gift.
Posted by: Kevin S. | June 4, 2007 8:49 PM
Rick Nowlin | 06.04.07 - 10:34 am | #
Garham is not an anti-Semitism - period. Be blessed - .
Posted by: moderatelad | June 4, 2007 8:49 PM
doncha get sick n tired of people who try and say that Jesus was a Jew?
Posted by: Ernest Ainsley | June 4, 2007 11:02 PM
I heard Billy Graham preach in the UK at Wembley , Earls Court and Norwich and have appreciated both his and his wife Ruth's writings over many years. Billy has thankfully kept himself free from some of the worst financial, sexual and theological misdemeanours of the US tele-evangelists. (Sadly his 3 married daughters seem happy to appear on dubious "Christian" TV Shows like Pat Robertson's 700 Club, using the Graham name to promote their various "ministries" and books.) I do however, question Billy Graham's close moral identification with American foreign policy particually in Vietnam, Latin America and Iraq and his lack of strong public support of important social issues such as civil rights, migrant labour abuse and the care of the environment. I also worry that the BGEA, under the leadership of his elder son Franklin, will become more right wing after Billy's death. Franklin appears to lead a much more materialistic life style than his parents, to lack the humility of his father and to suffer from ill-informed kneejerk Islamphobia.
Posted by: Annie (UK) | June 4, 2007 11:52 PM
doncha get sick n tired of people who try and say that Jesus was a Jew? Ernest Ainsley | 06.04.07 - 5:07 pm | #
a liberal jew at that, born to an unwed teenage mother!
Posted by: nad2 | June 5, 2007 12:12 AM
And He wasn't even a Baptist; or Christian as far as that goes.
Posted by: letjusticerolldown | June 5, 2007 4:24 AM
I will never forget the time Billy Graham came to our area to conduct a crusade. He was walking into a hornet's nest. We had a bunch of right-wingers all over the media trying to get legislation passed condemning a group of people involved in ungodly behavior. While Graham was here - he was tugged at from both sides. Right-wingers trying to get him to endorse their efforts to publicly condemn. And the other side trying to get Graham to say what they were doing was okay. I will never forget the Spirit-led way Graham handled that loaded situation. He refused to get sucked in by the people who wanted it to appear he was endorsing or condoning their sin. But he also made it crystal clear that he wanted those people there, that they were welcome at his crusade. He extended an open-arms invitation to them. He publicly preached that the biggest sin of ALL is our own pride. I think he made a big mistake in speaking those words against Jews while conversing with Nixon. But..when close-up with such power, me-thinks it is an easy thing to say things that you think will get their approval. We all make such mistakes at times. Our human flesh. The important thing is that Graham was open to the Holy Spirit and realized his mistake later - and did what he could to correct it. Isn't that what happens to us all? We fall down, we get up. None of us always gets it right.
Posted by: Amazon Creek | June 5, 2007 6:52 AM
Regarding the comments about Billy Graham preaching that Jesus Christ is the only way. Billy Graham, like myself, like a number of us posting on this board, believe the Bible is God's Word - including the New Testament.
Since Jesus claimed to be the only way to God - how can we believe otherwise? It is a natural outgrowth of our being Red Letter Christians.
We all need God's forgiveness - because we all mess up a lot- each day. Jesus took the punishment we deserved. We are eternally grateful for that. Does that mean we hate Jews? No - to Jews I am eternally grateful. I also love the Old Testament. The lofty view of God. The window on God's power! Ewwwwww! Psalms....one of my favorite books. Taught me so much about prayer - just to chat with God - like King David did. Do I know who all is in heaven? I doubt it. When you finally boil down the good news of God's grace and forgiveness to it's barest essentials - me-thinks lots of people finally come to understand the bare essentials necessary to claim God's unconditional pardon. I've read stories of missionaries in primitive countries tell of people who already knew the essentials and had been praying for someone to come and fill them in on the details. I believe those people were Spirit-led even then. I leave such matters in God's hands. We are responsible for only the opportunities that God gives us. Such matters are too high for me. They are mysteries best left in God's all-knowing hands.
Posted by: Amazon Creek | June 5, 2007 7:03 AM
"If fewer people believe in Judaism, and more people believe in Christianity, why would that matter to you? I don't ask the question rhetorically." You ask me why an attempt at spiritual genocide would bother me? What you are advocating would be a planet with no Jews on it. Well, at least you didn't tell me that I can accept Jesus as a saviour and still be Jewish which is just not true. I don't believe that Jesus died for my sins. Jesus was a Jew and I don't think that he believed that he died for my sins either. God is my saviour and I don't need another saviour. I don't see that as loving, if Jesus really loved me, his love would be unconditional.
Posted by: Susan | June 5, 2007 1:22 PM
Ross, I do know Christians who think that Jesus is the way for them, but not necessarily the only way for everybody.
Posted by: Susan | June 5, 2007 1:25 PM
Jesus said 'I am the way - the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father but by Me.' Christ paid the price for all so that all came have the hope of heaven. It is not that He 'hated' non-believers in the One True God. It was while we were still sinners that Christ died for us. It was his love for all mankind that he came to be born - teach and then die for the sins of all. Now - all that we need to to do is to accept Him as our Lord and Savior. It is the acception or rejection of Christ that determines your future. It is His desire that none should perish and the invitation is given to everyone individual. But he gave us free-will so that we can make our own decisions.
Kinda simple if you ask me.
Have a blessed day - .
Posted by: moderatelad | June 5, 2007 2:36 PM
In the 1st great tell-all sports book, "Ball Four,"author Jim Bouton tells of upsetting some of his southern teammates on the NY Yankees by opining that Billy Graham was a dangerous public figure because he said that race-riots and inner-city unrest were "communist inspired."I have recently read in the Counterpunch.com newsletter that Graham was propelled to fame in the fifties by William Randolph Hearst and Time/Life mogul Henry Luce who appreciated his anti-communist preaching in the midst of the "Red Scare" hysteria.It would appear that having regular audiences with the priviledged and mighty went to the pastor's head. There has surfaced a transcript of an oval office tape from 1969, in which Graham, phoning Nixon from Thailand, gives the President advice on how to bring the North Vietnamese to their knees. It seems that Graham, while on tour of the Far East, had met with some important military attaches, who confided that they were hatching a plan to bomb some key dams in North Vietnam in order to flood the rice fields and ruin the crop.Graham was excited enough by the idea that he phoned Nixon and endorsed provoking a famine on the peasants of Vietnam.For those of you who are not clear on the origins of the war, it began as a stuggle of liberation of the Vietnamese people to rid themselves of their French colonial oppressors, who themselves had caused a famine that claimed over a million Vietnamese in the mid-1940's.
Posted by: peter nichols | June 5, 2007 4:04 PM
Yes I believe Jesus is the way and the only way and the only hope for our world.
But unlike believers of in WASP religion (I've been tyring to think of a better label for this but this is the best I can do for now) I don't believe that I need to be forcefed the "4 spiritual laws" or speak out in tongues or give an emotional "testimony" at Church to accept the grace of God. God's grace is costly - too costly to make a ritual or dogmatic song and dance about it. It is accepted with Fear and Trembling, "confessions, tears and great laughter". Let me tell you another way some of my friends receive God's grace. They come to Church with me once in a while. Some just sit and listen. Others sing and pray with us. Still others will take communion. And every single one has told me that they have felt touched by God. Let me tell you -they spoke to God those mornings. And every single one of them heard of God's love for them and accepted that love. And they accepted it because it was free of the WASP framework of accepting God's love with a bunch of parochial conditions.
Posted by: splinterlog | June 5, 2007 4:57 PM
Jesus said 'I am the way - the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father but by Me.' Christ paid the price for all so that all came have the hope of heaven. It is not that He 'hated' non-believers in the One True God. It was while we were still sinners that Christ died for us. It was his love for all mankind that he came to be born - teach and then die for the sins of all. Now - all that we need to to do is to accept Him as our Lord and Savior. It is the acception or rejection of Christ that determines your future. But this is only about half of the Gospel, which misses much of God's intent. By Christ's cross He is creating a whole new community of which those He has redeemed regardless of race, color, ethnic origin, political ideology or any of those other distinctions -- they were first called "Christians" only because none of the other categories applied. In short, the operative word is "reconciliation," with God and with fellow humans.
Posted by: Rick Nowlin | June 5, 2007 5:18 PM
But this is only about half of the Gospel, which misses much of God's intent. Beautifully put!
Posted by: splinterlog | June 5, 2007 5:21 PM
Rick Nowlin | 06.05.07 - 11:23 am | #
Yes - the Gospel came first to the Jew and then to the Greek, according to scripture. But we understood that it did not stop there. We understood that we were to go into the whole world and preach the Gospel to everyone. That there is level ground at the cross and that God has 'children' not 'grand-children'. That the message of Christ transends culture. We should be out there finding believers not converts to a westren culture. Most evangelical believers and missionaries know that from the get-go. He is the Savior of the person of the person in Bel Air, in the Bronks, in Darfur, in Fiji. Not because they are living the same life but because they believe in the same Savior. Have a great day .
Posted by: moderatelad | June 5, 2007 8:05 PM
Most evangelical believers and missionaries know that from the get-go. That wasn't always the case. I attend a church that belongs to a missionary-oriented denomination, and recently some of our missionaries had to confess their own shortcomings in that area. And besides that, it's not always about "overseas" -- it's sometimes (for those of you who know Los Angeles) about people from Beverly Hills becoming one with those who live in Compton and vice versa. That's why the Gospel is far more than "salvation" -- it's about "reconciliation." (Billy Graham, at least since the mid-1970s, has been preaching that same message, which is why when he last came to my city in 1993 some black churches took the lead in organizing.)
Posted by: Rick Nowlin | June 5, 2007 8:32 PM
This article has made me decide not to renew my subscription to Soujourners.
Posted by: Kate | June 5, 2007 9:17 PM
Rick said: But this is only about half of the Gospel, which misses much of God's intent. By Christ's cross He is creating a whole new community of which those He has redeemed regardless of race, color, ethnic origin, political ideology or any of those other distinctions -- they were first called "Christians" only because none of the other categories applied. In short, the operative word is "reconciliation," with God and with fellow humans. Me: You almost sound like a contemplative. LOL p
Posted by: Payshun | June 6, 2007 3:31 AM
"You ask me why an attempt at spiritual genocide would bother me?" Your use of the word genocide is inappropriate, rendering your point meaningless. I asked why it would bother you if more people believed in Christianity, and fewer believed in Judaism.
"What you are advocating would be a planet with no Jews on it." As you have defined Jews (and it is important to note that I am using your definition), I would be very happy with such a planet. This should come as no surprise, coming from a Christian. "Well, at least you didn't tell me that I can accept Jesus as a saviour and still be Jewish which is just not true." As you mean it, you are correct. "I don't believe that Jesus died for my sins." I disagree with you.
"Jesus was a Jew and I don't think that he believed that he died for my sins either. God is my saviour and I don't need another saviour." But God required us to believe in Christ. If you do not, you are subject to the law, and damned therefore. "I don't see that as loving, if Jesus really loved me, his love would be unconditional." This is fine...
Posted by: Kevin S. | June 6, 2007 5:23 AM
Rick Nowlin | 06.05.07 - 2:37 pm | #
First is Salvation and then comes the reconciliation. It is when God the Father thru the person of the Holy Spirit working in the hearts of and minds of His children that change happens. You are right the mission field starts with the first step off the church property. Many churches have an incorrect view of missions. It is for Jerusalem, Judah, Sammaria and then the uttermost part of the earth. Many send their check across the pond and call themselves evangelical. The neighbor next door knows nothing about them or their faith.
Have a great day - .
Posted by: moderatelad | June 6, 2007 6:21 AM
Rick Nowlin | 06.05.07 - 11:23 am | #
Just an observation... Salvation is the determining factor for enterance into Heaven Reconciliation although important is not. It should be a visual observation of a life surendered to an Almighty God. But one could reconcile with your enemy and still not have the hope of heaven. Both are important - Salvation IS the factor. Blessings .
Posted by: moderatelad | June 6, 2007 6:39 AM
Moderatelad - please define what you mean by "salvation". Is this the WASP definition that says that salvation is conditional on you having to "accept Jesus into your heart" and other such things that have no biblical basis?
Posted by: splinterlog | June 6, 2007 1:38 PM
Your use of the word genocide is inappropriate, rendering your point meaningless. I asked why it would bother you if more people believed in Christianity, and fewer believed in Judaism. Kevin S. It may be an inappropriate term in the Christian mind, Kevin, but that is the way many Jewish people see Christian proseletyzing. And I cannot say that I blame them in view of the historical context of relations between Christians and Jews. Maybe to help the dialog along, instead of being dismissive, you could ask why she used that term.
Posted by: Sarasotakid | June 6, 2007 3:01 PM
Moderatelad The Great Commission also demands that we go to all nations (people groups) teaching them to obey all that I (Jesus) commanded. We evangelicals seem to believe that our belief in our own personal forgivness is all that matters. Furthermore Christians then went out to convert people by the sword. To make matters worse they often did not try to convert Jewish people, they just killed them. Whenever we as Christians believe we are forgiven but then do the opposite of the Lord's Commands we cause great harm. For all people of Jewish heritage Christian history has demanded that they have to stop being a Jew if they accepted the idea of Jesus being their Messiah. This is such a sad, sad fact and one we Christians should do all in our power to atone for, even though we never went on "Crusade". Susan I am sorry for the fact that it is impossible for you to see Jesus in us. The fact that I believe Him to be your, and my Messiah should only be good news. I deeply regret that because of Christians there can be little in the way of Good News for your ears to hear.
Posted by: wayne | June 6, 2007 4:20 PM
Salvation is the determining factor for enterance into Heaven. Reconciliation although important is not. Theologically, especially in light the Old Testament, that is absolutely incorrect -- reconciliation is everything. First, you have to be reconciled to God through the cross of Christ, and then you need to be reconciled to fellow believers. Just look at the second chapter of the book of James, which says basically that if you say you have faith but your life doesn't reflect it in actions you may be lying. Or how about I John 4? There are other Scriptures which I don't have time to look up that make similar statements.
Posted by: Rick Nowlin | June 6, 2007 6:51 PM
Reconciliation and salvation are one. You can't have one w/o the other. The old testament and the new agree on that point.
Love is unconditional from Jesus. He never once asked the Centurion to repent and believe in him as savior for his soul. All the centurion believed was that his servant could be healed by a word. Yet Jesus let him go. I wish you conservatives would take that approach to talking people from different faiths instead saying they are condemned. p
Posted by: Payshun | June 6, 2007 8:22 PM
I am shocked. Billy Graham with his jetsetting lifestyle, association with high muckymucks, and judgmental remarks about gays? This does not sound like a humble person carrying the message I had heard about social justice from Jim Wallis. I am rethinking Sojourners.
Posted by: mimsey | June 7, 2007 5:22 AM
mimsey | 06.06.07 - 11:27 pm | #
Get in line - there seems to be alot of that on this site. But Billy does not own a jet - he was a guest. Association - please, dare I say Chavez, Glover, Edwards? Have a great day .
Posted by: moderatelad | June 7, 2007 3:55 PM
splinterlog | Homepage | 06.06.07 - 7:43 am | #
'Is this the WASP definition...' You have my permission to disregard any WASP that you want. No - many of them (I will enclude myself) are not perfect. We are not all little Fawell clones like many on this site think we are.
You know - define me and others like me any $%^&* way you want to so that you can handle you like and the way you see the world as I know that you are not into any meaningful discussion about the issues at hand. Blessings - (whatever way you wish to define that as) .
Posted by: moderatelad | June 7, 2007 4:00 PM
I am shocked. Billy Graham with his jetsetting lifestyle, association with high muckymucks, and judgmental remarks about gays? This does not sound like a humble person carrying the message I had heard about social justice from Jim Wallis. I am rethinking Sojourners.
Billy Graham himself makes about $150,000 per year directly from preaching; all the rest (from book sales etc.) goes directly into the ministry, which he doesn't control. He has never had a financial or sexual scandal because, even when he got started, he put safeguards in place, whether personal or institutional, to maintain that integrity. Now, the ministry may grant him the use of an airplane and he has long had associations with politicians, but he will tell you they were always a means to an end, not the end himself. I'm not aware of controversial comments he's made about gays.>
Posted by: Rick Nowlin | June 7, 2007 6:36 PM
You have my permission to disregard any WASP that you want.
I think you miss his point -- salvation represents far more than "repeating some words" to get into heaven. Becoming a Christian is not just about personal holiness; God demands repentance and, as a result, radical justice in some cases.
You remember the story of Zacchaeus' encounter with Jesus -- he said later that he would reimburse four times what he stole. Jesus said in response, "Salvation has come to this house.">
Posted by: Rick Nowlin | June 7, 2007 6:41 PM
Rick Nowlin | 06.07.07 - 12:41 pm | #
Now, the ministry may grant him the use of an airplane...
The ministry has never granted him the use of a plane as the BGEA do not own one. If he has been on a private jet - he was the guest of someone. Dr. Graham flys commerical for the most part - I bumped into him one time on a flight to LA.
Comments on gays...
He was asked one time what he would do if one of his children told him they were gay. His answer - I think I would love them more.
Have a great day -
.>
Posted by: moderatelad | June 7, 2007 8:52 PM
The ministry has never granted him the use of a plane as the BGEA does not own one.
I thus stand corrected.>
Posted by: Rick Nowlin | June 7, 2007 8:58 PM
Just in case most people missed this. When you enter the library - you are greeted by a talking cow. (?) Guess this is because Billy was raised on a dairy farm. Rumor has it that the cow also sings - I wonder if the voice of the cow is Franklin's friend Dennis A.?
I think that the cow is an 'utter' failure. (tee hee)
Blessings -
.
Posted by: moderatelad | June 8, 2007 10:22 AM
Wolverine, stop milking that bad pun!!
Posted by: Anonymous | June 8, 2007 1:42 PM
How blinded by hate, when religion ceases to exist this world will be a better one for all.
Posted by: norwarnohate | June 15, 2007 11:51 AM
What is this about coverting Jewish people to Christianity? Have we need to read our New Testaments again? For many years in the first century nearly ALL believers in Yeshua(Jesus)as the promised Messiah of Israel were JEWISH! This is a historical fact. Jesus did not come to take away peoples Jewishness but to become the King of the Jews and everybody else. He wants a people from every nation in the world that believes in him as the ressurected Messiah who sufferered on the cross to carry all of our sins away! Please if you are Jewish, I remind you Jesus was and is Jewish, even today. He died a Jew and was ressurected a Jew and he will return to the earth to sit on the thorne in Jerusalem to reign as King over all the world AS A JEW. If you want to be in the kingdom of God, then, yes, he is the way into the kingdom which will one day be on earth as it is in heaven completely. But even now, today, he is the way to an intimate relationship with Father God who wants to forgive you so deeply, and take you into his family of children who experience his joy and care!
Posted by: Richard | August 22, 2007 12:18 PM
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