“ The most important events in human history were the death and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Billy Graham
“ The resurrection blasts apart the finality of death, providing an alternative to the stifling settling dust of death and opens the way to new life. Billy Graham
“ We relegate God to our spare time—but end up never having any spare time! Jesus said, “Seek first his kingdom” [Matthew 6:33 NIV]. Billy Graham
“ Time is running out. The seconds are ticking away toward midnight. The human race is about to take the fatal plunge . . . Is there any authority left? Is there a path we can follow? Can we find a code… Billy Graham
“ It is not just becoming a Christian; it is also being a Christian all the time, 24 hours a day. Billy Graham
“ As you think about the future . . . give thanks and trust God . . . Even when life may be difficult, we should thank God for all He does for us—which we do not deserve. Billy Graham
“ Grumbling and gratitude are, for the child of God, in conflict. Be grateful and you won’t grumble. Grumble and you won’t be grateful. Billy Graham
“ We should not covet or expect the praise of ungodly men . . . the very fact that they are inclined to persecute us is proof that we are “not of the world. Billy Graham
“ When thanksgiving is filled with true meaning and is not just the formality of a polite “thank you,” it is the recognition of dependence. Billy Graham
“ Bearing our cross does not mean wearing gunny sacks and long faces. Some people . . . wear the look of a martyr every time they hear criticism. Sometimes we deserve the criticism we receive; however,… Billy Graham
“ A spirit of thankfulness is one of the most distinctive marks of a Christian whose heart is attuned to the Lord. Thank God in the midst of trials and every persecution. Billy Graham
“ Persecution may wear an insulting face. Insults may come as a result of a Christian’s lifestyle, which should be different from that of the secular world. Billy Graham
“ Throughout the world today there are people who are enduring cruelties and persecution because of their Christian faith. We must pray for them, and for ourselves, so that in our own dying hour God wil… Billy Graham
“ In a country where Christians were looked upon with suspicion and disfavor, a government leader said to me with a twinkle in his eye, “Christians seem to thrive under persecution. Perhaps we should pr… Billy Graham
