Billy Graham quotes

God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.

It is not the body's posture, but the heart's attitude that counts when we pray.

God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, 'I love you.'

I don't have freedom in the United States to go into a public school and preach the Gospel, nor is a student free in a public school to pray, or a teacher free to read the Bible publicly to the students. At the same time, we have a great degree of freedom for which I am grateful.

Communism is a religion that is inspired, directed and motivated by the Devil himself who has declared war against Almighty God.

The second coming of Christ will be so revolutionary that it will change every aspect of life on this planet. Disease will be eliminated. Death will be abolished. War will be eradicated. Nature will be transformed.

Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.

Racism and injustice and violence sweep our world, bringing a tragic harvest of heartache and death.

I wish I had been home more when the children were growing up. I missed a lot.

No matter how prepared you think you are for the death of a loved one, it still comes as a shock, and it still hurts very deeply.

Freedom is relative.

God will prepare everything for our perfect happiness in heaven, and if it takes my dog being there, I believe he'll be there.

The greatest legacy one can pass on to one's children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one's life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.

The greatest legacy one can pass on to one's children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one's life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.

I have discovered that just because we grow weaker physically as we age, it doesn't mean that we must grow weaker spiritually.

The greatest legacy one can pass on to one's children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one's life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.

There are two great forces, God's force of good and the devil's force of evil, and I believe Satan is alive and he is working, and he is working harder than ever, and we have many mysteries that we don't understand.

God is more interested in your future and your relationships than you are.

No one can outrun death. It will catch up to all of us eventually.

I look forward to death with great anticipation, to meeting God face to face.

God is more interested in your future and your relationships than you are.

We're a diverse society, and I think the TV is doing a great job in showing that we're all human beings, that we can all get along, that we can all be together, and I think that's a marvelous thing.

Believers, look up - take courage. The angels are nearer than you think.

I believe the home and marriage is the foundation of our society and must be protected.

The word 'romance,' according to the dictionary, means excitement, adventure, and something extremely real. Romance should last a lifetime.

I don't eat with beautiful women alone.

Each generation faces different issues and challenges, but our standard must always be measured by God's word.

I look forward to death with great anticipation, to meeting God face to face.

Death wasn't part of God's original plan for humanity, and the Bible calls death an enemy - the last enemy to be destroyed.

Each life is made up of mistakes and learning, waiting and growing, practicing patience and being persistent.

Communism is a religion that is inspired, directed and motivated by the Devil himself who has declared war against Almighty God.

God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, 'I love you.'

Old age may have its limitations and challenges, but in spite of them, our latter years can be some of the most rewarding and fulfilling of our lives.

Heaven gives us hope and makes our present burdens easier to bear.

Everywhere I go I find that people... both leaders and individuals... are asking one basic question, 'Is there any hope for the future?' My answer is the same, 'Yes, through Jesus Christ.'

Communism is a religion that is inspired, directed and motivated by the Devil himself who has declared war against Almighty God.

I have the problems of, I must confess, old age.

Every human being is under construction from conception to death.

The Bible is clear - God's definition of marriage is between a man and a woman.

When granted many years of life, growing old in age is natural, but growing old with grace is a choice. Growing older with grace is possible for all who will set their hearts and minds on the Giver of grace, the Lord Jesus Christ.

The framers of our Constitution meant we were to have freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.

I still enjoy watching a batter successfully cross home plate, but nothing thrills me more than seeing the Holy Spirit at work in hearts as the Gospel is carried into stadiums, across the airwaves, and around the world.

As I approached my 95th birthday, I was burdened to write a book that addressed the epidemic of 'easy believism.' There is a mindset today that if people believe in God and do good works, they are going to Heaven.

Communism is a religion that is inspired, directed and motivated by the Devil himself who has declared war against Almighty God.

I am not going to Heaven because I have preached to great crowds or read the Bible many times. I'm going to Heaven just like the thief on the cross who said in that last moment: 'Lord, remember me.'

Everywhere I go I find that people... both leaders and individuals... are asking one basic question, 'Is there any hope for the future?' My answer is the same, 'Yes, through Jesus Christ.'

I think we've taken the meaning of Christmas out. People don't stop and think about Jesus or the birth of Jesus. When they think of Christmas, they think of Santa Claus and - for the children, and they think of giving gifts and out-giving the next person of spending their time looking for the right thing for somebody who has everything.

Christmas means a great deal to me. I was reared in a family that celebrated Christmas to some extent, but I married into a family that celebrated Christmas in a big way. And my wife always made a big thing of Christmas for the children. We have five children, and we had a terrific time at Christmas.

What really matters is how God sees me. He isn't concerned with labels; he is concerned about the state of man's soul.

I think we've taken the meaning of Christmas out. People don't stop and think about Jesus or the birth of Jesus. When they think of Christmas, they think of Santa Claus and - for the children, and they think of giving gifts and out-giving the next person of spending their time looking for the right thing for somebody who has everything.

God's mercy and grace give me hope - for myself, and for our world.

The second coming of Christ will be so revolutionary that it will change every aspect of life on this planet. Disease will be eliminated. Death will be abolished. War will be eradicated. Nature will be transformed.

As I approached my 95th birthday, I was burdened to write a book that addressed the epidemic of 'easy believism.' There is a mindset today that if people believe in God and do good works, they are going to Heaven.

Communism has decided against God, against Christ, against the Bible, and against all religion.

I don't have many sad days.

The framers of our Constitution meant we were to have freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.

Man has two great spiritual needs. One is for forgiveness. The other is for goodness.

God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, 'I love you.'

A real Christian is a person who can give his pet parrot to the town gossip.

Christmas means a great deal to me. I was reared in a family that celebrated Christmas to some extent, but I married into a family that celebrated Christmas in a big way. And my wife always made a big thing of Christmas for the children. We have five children, and we had a terrific time at Christmas.

Nothing can bring a real sense of security into the home except true love.

The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, 'O God, forgive me,' or 'Help me.'

Every day is a gift from God, no matter how old we are.

Scripture is filled with examples of men and women whom God used late in life, often with great impact - men and women who refused to use old age as an excuse to ignore what God wanted them to do.

If a person gets his attitude toward money straight, it will help straighten out almost every other area in his life.

I don't have freedom in the United States to go into a public school and preach the Gospel, nor is a student free in a public school to pray, or a teacher free to read the Bible publicly to the students. At the same time, we have a great degree of freedom for which I am grateful.

I look forward to death with great anticipation, to meeting God face to face.

For those of you who do not know Him, choosing your eternal home is the most important decision you will ever make.

God's mercy and grace give me hope - for myself, and for our world.

I kept a very full diary of my relationship with Nixon, for some strange reason, until he became president.

Believers, look up - take courage. The angels are nearer than you think.

God is more interested in your future and your relationships than you are.

If a person gets his attitude toward money straight, it will help straighten out almost every other area in his life.

I'm thankful for the incredible advances in medicine that have taken place during my lifetime. I almost certainly wouldn't still be here if it weren't for them.

I'm grateful for the opportunities God gave me to minister to people in high places; people in power have spiritual and personal needs like everyone else, and often they have no one to talk to.

Prayer is simply a two-way conversation between you and God.

'Hope and change' has become a cliche in our nation, and it is daunting to think that any American could hope for change from what God has blessed.

The Oklahoma City bombing was simple technology, horribly used. The problem is not technology. The problem is the person or persons using it.

I used to read five psalms every day - that teaches me how to get along with God. Then I read a chapter of Proverbs every day and that teaches me how to get along with my fellow man.

Man has two great spiritual needs. One is for forgiveness. The other is for goodness.

I don't think the government should be in the trailer-park business. I don't think they know how to run a trailer park.

I haven't been faithful to my own advice in the past. I will in the future.

The second coming of Christ will be so revolutionary that it will change every aspect of life on this planet. Disease will be eliminated. Death will be abolished. War will be eradicated. Nature will be transformed.

I think that the Bible teaches that homosexuality is a sin, but the Bible also teaches that pride is a sin, jealousy is a sin, and hate is a sin, evil thoughts are a sin. So I don't think that homosexuality should be chosen as the overwhelming sin that we are doing today.

Our society strives to avoid any possibility of offending anyone - except God.

Many churches of all persuasions are hiring research agencies to poll neighborhoods, asking what kind of church they prefer. Then the local churches design themselves to fit the desires of the people. True faith in God that demands selflessness is being replaced by trendy religion that serves the selfish.

God will prepare everything for our perfect happiness in heaven, and if it takes my dog being there, I believe he'll be there.

Each life is made up of mistakes and learning, waiting and growing, practicing patience and being persistent.

While I have never learned to use a computer, I am surrounded by family and friends who carry information to me from blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and various websites.

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.

Death wasn't part of God's original plan for humanity, and the Bible calls death an enemy - the last enemy to be destroyed.

I don't eat with beautiful women alone.

Only God who made us can touch us and change us and save us from ourselves.

Even the securest financial plan and the finest health coverage aren't enough to hold us steady when the challenges come... We need something more, something deeper and unshakeable, something that will see us through life's hard times.

Many churches of all persuasions are hiring research agencies to poll neighborhoods, asking what kind of church they prefer. Then the local churches design themselves to fit the desires of the people. True faith in God that demands selflessness is being replaced by trendy religion that serves the selfish.

Tears shed for self are tears of weakness, but tears shed for others are a sign of strength.

Many churches of all persuasions are hiring research agencies to poll neighborhoods, asking what kind of church they prefer. Then the local churches design themselves to fit the desires of the people. True faith in God that demands selflessness is being replaced by trendy religion that serves the selfish.

A child who is allowed to be disrespectful to his parents will not have true respect for anyone.

I am amazed at the wonders of technology and am grateful for the ways in which we are able to use it to share the Gospel around the world.

Success is always dangerous, and we need to be alert and avoid becoming the victims of our own success. Will we influence the world for Christ, or will the world influence us?

Each life is made up of mistakes and learning, waiting and growing, practicing patience and being persistent.

There are two great forces, God's force of good and the devil's force of evil, and I believe Satan is alive and he is working, and he is working harder than ever, and we have many mysteries that we don't understand.

The wonderful news is that our Lord is a God of mercy, and He responds to repentance.

The second coming of Christ will be so revolutionary that it will change every aspect of life on this planet. Disease will be eliminated. Death will be abolished. War will be eradicated. Nature will be transformed.

The second coming of Christ will be so revolutionary that it will change every aspect of life on this planet. Disease will be eliminated. Death will be abolished. War will be eradicated. Nature will be transformed.

Nothing can bring a real sense of security into the home except true love.

Every year during their High Holy Days, the Jewish community reminds us all of our need for repentance and forgiveness.

Let me ask you a question: If you never ate a balanced diet, what would happen to your body? You know the answer: Eventually you'd grow weak; you might even open yourself to serious illness or disease. We all need a balanced diet if we are to stay healthy.

I can't prove it scientifically, that there's a God, but I believe.