“ Persecution is one of the natural consequences of living the Christian life. It is to the Christian what “growing pains” are to the growing child. No pain, no development. No suffering, no glory. No s… Billy Graham
“ God never calls a person [into His service] without equipping him. I know that from experience. Billy Graham
“ Thinking of and serving with others can be an antidote to negative and unhealthy introspection. Billy Graham
“ The strain of Christian service can result in sickness . . . I have known Christian workers who have risked their lives and health in serving the Lord. Billy Graham
“ Jesus, by example, tells us that every true leader should be a helper, a servant, or even a bondslave. This is a command, not a suggestion, and applies with special force to leaders. Billy Graham
“ One of Satan’s most effective ways of blocking God’s work is to convince us God can’t use us to make an impact for Christ. But it isn’t true. All around you are people no one else will ever be able to… Billy Graham
“ Many Christians would prefer to hear “What a great guy” from the crowd rather than “Well done, good and faithful servant” from the Master [Matthew 25:23]. Billy Graham
“ If we are going to touch the people of our communities, we too must know their sorrows, feel for them in their temptations, stand with them in their heartbreaks. Jesus Christ entered into the arena of… Billy Graham
“ Oh God, if You want me to serve You, I will. I’ll be what You want me to be. I’ll go where You want me to go. Billy Graham
“ God wants to use you right where you are. Every day you probably come in contact with people who will never enter a church, or talk with a pastor, or open a Bible— and God wants to use you to point th… Billy Graham
“ Be honest about your weaknesses and ask God to help you overcome them so you can serve Christ more effectively. Billy Graham
“ May our gratitude find expression in our prayers and our service for others, and in our commitment to live wholly for Christ. Billy Graham
“ 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 purp… Billy Graham
“ 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 t… Billy Graham
“ Christ broke the bonds of death by His resurrection, and from that moment on, Satan was a defeated foe. Billy Graham
“ Death has two stages, first the separation of the body from the spirit . . . for a purely spiritual existence, and second, reunion with the body and a glorious resurrection at the Second Coming of Chr… Billy Graham
“ At the return of Christ the resurrection of believers will take place. It will take the unbelieving world by surprise. Billy Graham
“ Never forget that the resurrection of Christ is in many ways the central event of all history. Billy Graham
