Billy Graham: North Carolina's Favorite Son - A Remarkable Journey of Faith

"Billy Graham: North Carolina's Favorite Son - 

A Remarkable Journey of Faith"

"The Gospel is this "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Franklin Graham, at the NC Museum of History, Raleigh, NC
Exhibit Opening "Billy Graham: North Carolina's Favorite Son"
Photo: by CarolinaMama© 

That Jesus Christ is God in the form of human flesh, who comes out of heaven to save sinners from our sin. He died on the Cross in our place, to save us from our sins. "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life." Jesus died for us. If anyone puts their faith and trust in Him, He will save them from their sins. For all. That is my father's message even today, the message of the gospel. " by Franklin Graham

Franklin Graham, President and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association spoke at the press conference Introducing the NC Museum of History's Newest Exhibit: 

The life and story of a North Carolinian whom God has used to reach others for Christ.

It was endearing to hear Franklin Graham talk about his father, Billy Graham: 

Franklin Graham, President of BGEA
Photo: by CarolinaMama©

"On Saturday, November 7, Dad will take a bite out of every one of his Birthday Cakes. Last year, that was fifteen different cakes. He is doing well and doesn't have any ailments. His biggest issue is his hearing and his eye sight is not really good. When you are close, he knows who you are. His challenge is that he is 97 years of age.  

We are SO grateful that he is still with us today.  Dad has written latest and last book, "Where I Am" published this year at age 96 years. He misses Mother (Ruth Graham) very much.

This is going to give another generation the opportunity to see what God can do with your life, for any life that saying "yes" to Jesus Christ. An opportunity to see what God can do with a farm boy, that God can use to go around the world and preach the gospel. 

This Exhibit will give another generation an opportunity to see what God can do with saying Yes to Him with your life.  God can use a rural North Carolina boy.

"I am still convinced, only Christ can meet the deepest needs of our world and our hearts." 

Billy Graham 

On November, 6, 2015, the North Carolina Museum of History opens the exhibit, Billy Graham: North Carolina's Favorite Son - A Remarkable Journey of Faith. The 5,000 squad foot exhibit explores Billy Graham’s extraordinary life and a ministry that has spanned seven decades. The free exhibit, on view through July 10, 2016, is privately funded. It was developed and produced by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. The exhibit title draws from the 2013 resolution passed by the N.C. General Assembly honoring the life of Graham’s wife, Ruth Bell Graham, and naming Billy Graham “North Carolina’s Favorite Son.” 

On Saturday, November 7, 2015, Billy Graham celebrate's his 97th Birthday!  

The exhibit explores Billy Graham’s extraordinary life and a ministry that has spanned seven decades. The  exhibit is no admission fee, on view through July 10, 2016, is privately funded, developed and produced by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. The exhibit title draws from the 2013 resolution passed by the N.C. General Assembly honoring the life of Graham’s wife, Ruth Bell Graham, and naming Billy Graham “North Carolina’s Favorite Son - A Remarkable Journey of Faith.” 

See full exhibit details at http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/billygraham.

Hope you get to visit soon! 

Warmly, Carolina Mama

FTC Disclosure: I was invited to the Press Conference by the Billy Graham Evangelical Association. I was so happy to attend. All opinions are my own. 

Notes from the Cove - The Cove Billy Graham Training Center

As you know we adored our get away and "Evening at the Cove with Shaun Groves!"
I also wanted to let you know about the awesome blog "Notes from The Cove!" on the Cove site. They feature some amazing Speakers, Pastors, Authors and Lay-Leaders.

Here is another Video I did and I am so pleased that the Audio from YouTube that is certified had a version of "Amazing Grace!" How perfect is that!



Remember to check out the Cove and BGEA: Billy Graham Evangelistic Association where there is "Always Good News!"

And may the Lord Bless you! If you have questions about Christianity and how to have your own relationship with Christ please see "Do You Know Him?" and "How to Have Peace with God!"

Warmly, Carolina Mama

"Billy" - The Untold Story

Recently, I took a little time from the .mac and Twitter and Friends and spent time with my friend Books. :) Really one lazy day before the end of 2008 I picked up this book, "Billy" about the life of Billy Graham.

After growing up all of my life with the Billy Graham influence. I only really knew about Billy Graham the Evangelist and family man. Even after seeing many Crusades, attending one, getting to slip him a note at the Republican National Convention in New Orleans, and having an Aunt actually work for him, I didn't know the ordinary things that this book shares.

It is well written and talks about his family and parents as he grew up on a farm in North Carolina. Carolina Papa, Carolina Boy as we say around here. Good roots.

It was fun to read of his decision for Christ as a teenager. How he went to Bible college, met his wife Ruth Graham and was called to be an Evangelist. This was out of his comfort zone on many fronts and yet he was faithful through it all.

He was particularly faithful as his dear friend and mentor becomes an atheist. To read of his human struggles and challenges was an encouragement. We've seen how he has lived out his life and ministry.

It was fun to read about he and his wife, Ruth and how they met and courted. Now, go read "Billy" and find out about his personal side of life.

And be blessed! Billy Graham still resides at his home in North Carolina where he just turned 90 years old. You will be encouraged to follow Him more closely, to share with others and to walk by faith.

Tell me your Bill Graham story.

Warmly,