Quotes from Billy Graham

God honored and blessed America as few nations in history. However, in recent years the nation has been moving away from its religious heritage.

If a child is to survive, he or she must know the rules of safety. If he is to be healthy, he must know the rules of health. If he is to drive a car, he must know the rules of the road. If he is to become a ball player, he must learn the rules of the game. And, contrary to popular thinking, children appreciate rules.

God knew that children grow and mature best in a stable, loving family, and this was one reason He gave marriage to us.

As Christians we have a responsibility toward the poor, the oppressed, the downtrodden, and the many innocent people around the world who are caught in wars, natural disasters, and situations beyond their control.

Calloused hands were the badge of the pioneer, while furrowed brows are the insignia of modern man.

When we know Him, we can be sure God hears our prayers.

I am conscious of the fact that the subject of hell is not a very pleasant one. It is very unpopular, controversial, and misunderstood . . .As a minister I must deal with it. I cannot ignore it.

Many Christians want the benefits of their belief, but they hesitate at the cost of discipleship.

We have exchanged love of family and home for cyberfriends and living in constant motion that robs the soul from memories—and perhaps from that still, small voice that longs to be heard.

The Holy Spirit illuminates the minds of people, makes us yearn for God, and takes spiritual truth and makes it understandable to us.

There are those who say that all roads lead to God. But Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me" [John 14:6 KJV].

And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive" (Matthew 21:22).

El regalo de redención de Dios dice: «Yo te compraré con mi sangre porque te amo. Te liberaré de las cadenas del pecado. Arreglaré el conflicto que hay dentro de ti y daré paz a tu alma. Pero tú debes venir a mí con un corazón arrepentido. Debes querer que yo te redima. Debes cambiar tu corazón ennegrecido por el pecado por un nuevo corazón que es limpiado por mi sangre».

There is always the exceptional child, but the average tells us that the child is largely what the home has made him.

To be a disciple of Jesus means to learn from Him, to follow Him. The cost may be high.

Not only does God give us a new relationship with Himself and make us citizens of His kingdom, but He also gives us a new family—the family of God.

God holds every man accountable for his rejection of Christ.

The Bible teaches that we have a Christian duty to help our neighbors in their time of need. We are called by God to bring the water of life for both soul and body. God created them both, and His purpose is to redeem them both.

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.

When troubles come may prayer be your automatic response.

Children respect discipline. They want to be guided. It gives them a sense of belonging, a sense of security.

The Bible says a great deal about entire families coming to Christ. Rahab the harlot . . . the Philippian jailer . . . and Cornelius, the Roman centurion. That could be true in your family too. You may be the one who could lead your family to Christ.

May our gratitude find expression in our prayers and our service for others, and in our commitment to live wholly for Christ.

We were created to live a life of prayer.