“I believe America has gone a long way down the wrong road. If we ever needed God’s help, it is now.”
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Billy Graham
“The Pilgrims . . . put their ideals ahead of all material considerations. It is not surprising that the Pilgrims had little and succeeded, while we have much and are in danger of failing. No civilization can make progress unless some great principle is generously mixed into the mortar of its foundations in life.”
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Billy Graham
“Our culture will stand in roaring ovations for the illusionists, escape artists, and magicians. Deception is everything opposite the truth.”
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Billy Graham
“Don’t miss what the Lord has in store for those who love Him and are willing to let Him be the Master of their lives.”
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Billy Graham
“If there are any tears shed in heaven, they will be over the fact that we prayed so little.”
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Billy Graham
“Our prayers must be in accordance with [God’s] will. He knows better what is good for us than we know ourselves.”
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Billy Graham
“[Every] believer will receive a reward for his works. The New Testament teaches these rewards are called “crowns.” We will surely be surprised to note who receives the crowns and who doesn’t. The lowliest servant may sparkle with more jewels than the philanthropist who endowed the church and whose name is engraved on the plaque in the narthex.”
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Billy Graham
“With an old head and a young heart, you can be a source of real strength [to others] who need your cheer and encouragement.”
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Billy Graham
“Each generation becomes more addicted to the sedatives of life, to dull the pain of living.”
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Billy Graham
“The Lord did not design the church to cater to people’s needs—the Lord breathed life into the church to proclaim His truths.”
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Billy Graham
“Some of the most heart-breaking letters I receive are from people who tell how alcohol or drugs have ravaged their lives and destroyed their families.”
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Billy Graham
“Jesus Christ opened heaven’s door for us by His death on the cross.”
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Billy Graham
“Strengthen your commitment to Christ—now. Don’t wait until the storms of temptation, or sickness, or old age threaten to blow you off-course; now is the time to strengthen your faith.”
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Billy Graham
“Joy cannot be pursued. It comes from within. It is a state of being. It does not depend on circumstances, but triumphs over circumstances. It produces a gentleness of spirit and a magnetic personality.”
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Billy Graham
“We have to be tuned to God. We will never be free from discouragement and despondency until we know and walk with the very fountainhead of joy.”
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Billy Graham
