After Billy Graham went to be with the Lord on Feb. 21, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association received tens of thousands of messages about how God used Mr. Graham to touch lives all around the world.
Below are 10 new stories from men and women who encountered God’s love through Mr. Graham’s life.
“Over 40 years ago I was watching Billy Graham preach the Gospel and was saved hearing the Good News he preached. My life changed drastically, and I have never been the same since. I was an atheist, but his message changed everything.” —Carole
“Mr. Graham was at Silver Stadium in Rochester, New York, in the fall of 1988. I was there his last night, a 31-year-old single father who was looking for answers. Because of the follow-up of local churches, I accepted Christ as my Savior and Lord six months later. God used a very faithful Mr. Graham.” —John
“As a young teenager Dr. Graham’s message of God’s love kept me alive when I was ready to commit suicide. I owe my all to Christ and Dr. Graham.” —Kenneth
“I prayed a Billy Graham sinner’s prayer with my grandson today after he was released from jail. We cried and hugged. I will always remember that moment and Billy.” —Stephen
“I grew up Catholic, but didn’t go to church. It wasn’t until I was in 4th grade that my family was invited to have dinner with another family. Billy Graham was on the TV and I sat glued to the floor during his entire sermon. It was a divine moment. Days later I accepted the Lord and was saved.” —Jon
“My little brother was saved during a televised Billy Graham Crusade sometime in the mid-1970s. This has always made Rev. Graham especially dear to me. My brother was killed in an auto accident in 1982, and I have the assurance of knowing that he is in Heaven.” —Deborah
“When I was 10 years old I fought with my siblings to gain control of the TV so I could watch a Billy Graham Crusade. After the sermon I bowed to accept Christ. I was sent discipleship materials for one year! My 30 years in ministry, now as an Army chaplain, stem from that night! Praise the Lord!” —Philip
“My daughter is deaf. We attended the last Crusade in Cleveland in 1994. In the deaf section with interpreters she heard the Gospel for the first time. Scarlet is childlike but accepted Jesus into her heart. Now at 46 she still reflects His joy and knows Him.” —Linda
“As a small boy of 5 years, my parents took me to a wedding reception in Draper, North Carolina. As we entered, a tall, blond friend of the groom lifted me up and with a smile said, ‘Hey, Frankie. Nice to see you again.’ It was Billy Graham. Today at 80, I’ve never forgotten the time he took for a tiny boy!” —Frank
“My whole life I had grown up knowing the love of Jesus. It wasn’t until a few months ago I found out how big of an influence Mr. Graham had on my family. I come from a family who were originally Hindus. After hearing Mr. Graham preaching through the radio, my family came to know of God.” —Jenna
BillyGraham.org will post a new batch of stories each month throughout 2018.
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