“Grief turns us inward, but compassion turns us outward, and that’s what we need when grief threatens to crush us. The Bible says, “Carry each other’s burdens” [Galatians 6:2 NIV].”
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Billy Graham
“Many people are trying to steady themselves by taking tranquilizers. Jesus is the greatest tranquilizer of all. He can straighten out your life and put you back on center.”
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Billy Graham
“From one end of the Bible to the other, God assures us that He will never go back on His promises.”
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Billy Graham
“There are countless opportunities to comfort others, not only in the loss of a loved one, but also in the daily distress that so often creeps into our lives.”
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Billy Graham
“I've read the last page of the Bible, it's all going to turn out all right.”
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Billy Graham
“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.”
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Billy Graham
“Fear can paralyze us and keep us from believing God and stepping out in faith. The devil loves a fearful Christian!”
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Billy Graham
“There is something wrong when a brother or sister becomes alienated from the rest of their family, so there is something wrong when Christians refuse to have anything to do with their fellow Christians. God wants us to live this Christian life together.”
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Billy Graham
“Why do we need to pray? Because the Christian life is a journey, and we need God’s strength and guidance along the way.”
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Billy Graham
“Too many so-called Christians are like the little chameleon which adapts its coloration to that of its surroundings. Even a critical world is quick to recognize a real Christian and just as quick to detect a counterfeit.”
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Billy Graham
“Satan is masterful at using just enough of God’s truth to capture a person’s attention and then mix it with his devious potion that will lead [believers] astray.”
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Billy Graham
“Christ can take the most sin-laden, selfish, evil person and bring forgiveness and new life.”
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Billy Graham
“The Bible is God’s gift to us. It came from God, and it points us to God.”
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Billy Graham
“Satan rejoices when old habits overwhelm [us] and we cave in to the pressure of the crowd . . .perhaps temptation lures [us] into sin . . .a backsliding Christian compromises their faith and causes unbelievers to mock the Gospel.”
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Billy Graham
“The church isn’t just a particular building or congregation but the spiritual fellowship of all who belong to Jesus Christ. If we belong to Christ, we also belong to each other.”
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Billy Graham
