Monieca and I attended the funeral for Billy Graham this past Friday and both of us were moved and inspired by the experience. In addition to being very memorable, it was an honor and a blessing. While I could write a small book about the moments that touched me and the thoughts that came to… Read More »
My Letter to Billy Graham
When I was a teenager I wrote a letter to Billy Graham. What happened next made a lasting impression on me. I was not raised in a Christian home. We didn’t attend church and we didn’t read the Bible. Becoming a follower of Christ when I was teenager dramatically changed my life. I remember feeling… Read More »
Danny Lotz Died
Danny Lotz played basketball for the University of North Carolina and was a member of the UNC undefeated 1957 national championship team. He was a dentist and a Christian. He was also married to Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of evangelist Billy Graham. He died earlier this week at age 78. What caught my attention was… Read More »
Sunday Highlights 2.2.2014
What a day! God blessed in so many ways and demonstrated that He is still in the business of changing lives. As most of you know, we showed the “Defining Moments” video from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. This video features testimonies from three individuals whose lives were radically transformed by God’s grace. Their stories… Read More »
Billy Graham
Ninety-three year old evangelist Billy Graham was admitted to the hospital Saturday, where he is being treated for bronchitis. News accounts mentioned that he is looking forward to going home in a few days and continuing work on various ministry projects. One of those is completing the manuscript for a new book to be released… Read More »
Great Leaders
Brian Dodd is a Leadership Consultant with INJOY Stewardship Solutions. He regularly writes about leadership on his blog at briandoddonleadership.com. After visiting the Billy Graham Library he reflected on what he learned and came up with the 14 leadership lessons listed below. Great leaders have a singular focus. Great leaders who are completely sold out… Read More »
Who’s Billy Graham?
I came across a story about Leighton Ford, Billy Graham’s brother in law and fellow evangelist. He was traveling by airplane and found himself next to an empty seat. He was looking forward to the extra room when the stewardess appeared with an elderly woman, 96 years of age. “Mrs. ____ will be sitting here… Read More »