“ Both my parents had a great influence on me. I never heard my father use a profane or even a slang word. I always respected him because of his complete integrity. In his business dealings his handshak… Billy Graham
“ Think of working forever at something you love to do, for [the] one you love with all your heart, and never getting tired! We will never know weariness in heaven. Billy Graham
“ One of the Christian’s responsibilities in following Christ is to have a new attitude toward work. So many young people want Christ without responsibility . . . whatever work a Christian does . . . he… Billy Graham
“ [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 lowl… Billy Graham
“ Calloused hands were the badge of the pioneer, while furrowed brows are the insignia of modern man. Billy Graham
“ Jesus worked all His life. But the greatest work that Jesus did was not in the carpenter’s shop . . .His greatest work was achieved in those three dark hours on Calvary . . . dying for us. Billy Graham
“ My father-in-law . . . was a great inspiration to me both in life and in his preparation for death. Billy Graham
“ Parenting is the most important responsibility most of us will ever face, and none of us does it perfectly. Billy Graham
“ Many parents preach to their children but do not set good examples. Parents want the children to do as they say, not as they do. Billy Graham
“ The influence of a mother upon the lives of her children cannot be measured. They know and absorb her example and attitudes when it comes to questions of honesty, temperance, kindness, and industry. Billy Graham
“ Parents have bought into the world’s pastimes chock-full of pop culture, and it is searing the souls of our children. Parents have allowed electronic babysitters to infiltrate their homes and minds; y… Billy Graham
“ If God gives you responsibility for aging parents, seek what is best for them, not what is most convenient for you. And keep contact with them! Billy Graham
“ What a comfort it was for me to know that no matter where I was in the world, my mother was praying for me. Billy Graham
“ Although the testimony of my mother’s life helped mold me and taught me how to live, the testimony of her last years and her death gave me insight into how to die. Billy Graham
“ In searching for ways to bridge the generation gap, there is no doubt that we, as parents, will have to practice what we preach, by striving more to bring our conduct into line with our code of belief… Billy Graham
“ The greatest tribute a boy can give to his father is to say, “When I grow up, I want to be just like my dad.” It is a convicting responsibility for us fathers and grandfathers. Billy Graham
