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Billy Graham Dies At 99 by robosky02(m): 7:58pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
Reverend Billy Graham, the influential Southern preacher who became a spiritual advisor to several US presidents and millions of Americans via their television sets, has died, his family said Wednesday. He was 99. The one-time backwoods minister who eventually became the world’s foremost Christian evangelist, spread a message of spiritual redemption at tent and stadium revival meetings, in a career that spanned decades. “Billy Graham is the closest thing to a national pope that we shall ever see,” journalist Garry Wills once wrote in The Washington Post. Graham was a pioneer of “televangelism” to convert souls to Christianity as television got off the ground in the 1950s. Born on November 7, 1918, he was raised as one of four children on a dairy farm in Charlotte, North Carolina. Graham had a spiritual awakening in 1934 that changed the course of his life. He subsequently attended the Florida Bible Institute, now Trinity College of Florida, and was ordained as a Baptist minister in 1939. In 1950, he founded the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) in Minneapolis, Minnesota and launched a weekly “Hour of Decision” radio program. Graham and his wife Ruth Bell Graham — the daughter of a missionary surgeon who grew up in China — had five children. These include Anne Graham Lotz, a Christian author and speaker, and two sons, who like their famous father became ministers. One son, William Franklin Graham III is now the head of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. His wife Ruth, although married for nearly 64 years to the world’s most famous Baptist preacher, remained a lifelong Presbyterian. She died in June 2007 at the age of 87. Unlike other high-profile evangelists, Graham managed to escape sex and money scandals by keeping a meticulous watch over his staff and finances. “My greatest fear is that I’ll do something that will bring disrepute on the Gospel of Christ before I go,” Graham said in a 1991 interview. He suffered from a host of ailments late in life, including Parkinson’s disease and prostate cancer. In 1995, weakened by illness and old age, he turned over operation of his ministry to his eldest son. cc: lalasticlala, mynd44 http://punchng.com/breaking-renowned-american-evangelist-billy-graham-dies-at-99/ 24 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by NwaAmaikpe: 7:59pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
![]() So sad This man and Frederick K.C Price led me to Christ. Thank you sir for making me born-again. But na wa. All of Buhari's age mates are just dying. 110 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by cchiagom(f): 8:07pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
One of God's Generals is gone to be with the Lord. Rest in the Bossom of our Lord Jesus Christ. 46 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by Lilimax(f): 8:08pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
Heaven have gained another saint. He is one of the forefathers of Christianity in America. RIP great servant of Christ. 54 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by robosky02(m): 8:11pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
The world mourns one of the greatest preacher, teacher, counsellor, model a father and mentor to every united state president a man that has spoken to more people than any other preacher of his time a man of integrity and yet humble Billy Graham we miss you till the resurrection morning 33 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by sapientia(m): 8:13pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
ooh ! Daddy.. Farewell sir. As a Christian, i dont believe in RIP... Knowing that immediatly after death is judgement. I can only admit that you impacted on Christians in your life time... Just that most General overseers have lost the truth cos they have loved the world like Demas yet preach same mesaage to people. Ironic. 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by OkpaAkuEriEri(m): 8:31pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
Rip sir 1 Like |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by Gboyee4fun(m): 8:38pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
Farewell to the great general of Christ 10 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by bloodofthelamb(m): 9:00pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
Fare well sir, until we meet again in the new earth. But I refuse to go down with any form of sickness at my old age for by Jesus wounds for my sake, I am immune to diseases and sickness. Like Mose I will be climbing mountains, like Caleb I will be still be fit and strong for the battle of faith. Amen 14 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by charlyxx9: 9:20pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
“My greatest fear is that I’ll do something that will bring disrepute on the Gospel of Christ before I go,” Graham said in a 1991 interview.did you misquote him? or he said this because there is something fishy about this statement that he made in 1991,though I comment my reserve. disrepute noun the state of being held in low esteem by the public. |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by Litblogger: 9:32pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
Rest In Peace |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by phranklyn92(m): 9:33pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
Who's Billy graham? ![]() 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by MAJORBANKZ(m): 9:36pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
i don't even knw him although RIP to him 2 Likes |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by DaddyKross: 9:36pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
phranklyn92: A great God's general. So great that the news of his death made frontpage twice in one night on Nairaland. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by Ezionye(f): 9:36pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
I love this man. Rest on sir |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by Chukapage(m): 9:36pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
a Legend in Christaindom..RIP..you don't have to be the richest to be the greatest.. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by strangest(m): 9:37pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
rest well |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by Sketch007(m): 9:37pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
Your teachings were just and concise. I gained alot listening to you but there's a time assigned to all. Thank you sire as you head home to the great beyond. Farewell Sir and happy home sweet coming! ![]() 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by temak1: 9:38pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
One of God's generals has departed again! Sleep till the resurrection morning!! 1 Like |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by Zither(m): 9:38pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
A great General of the Army of the Lord Jesus Christ has departed to eternity with the Almighty. I can just imagine the celebration going on over there - indescribable joy on every face but not as great as the joy you have brought to the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ for a life well spent, for fighting the good fight of faith. Fare thee well sir. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by ccollins(m): 9:38pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
A great man of God.may God bless his soul 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by ikorodureporta: 9:39pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
Old newz jst hitting fp ![]() |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by Nobody: 9:39pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
RIP sir 1 Like |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by Nobody: 9:40pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
God's machine gun 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by jkbee(m): 9:43pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
I love Men with Integrity.... An example of Worthy Preacher |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by Nobody: 9:44pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
I'm in love with his country-style gospel music on Sonlife TV. Such a wonderful man of God with a blessed voice. |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by Nobody: 9:45pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
NwaAmaikpe: If you are born again, then I am Allah. 2 Likes |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by Dee60: 9:47pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
Praise God |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by gegee(m): 9:52pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
lol Billyonaire: 1 Like |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by solpat(m): 9:53pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
RIP Great Man of God Your monthly publications , Decision Magazine, helped me a great deal |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by raph101(m): 9:54pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
I salute this God's General . rest on... as we carry on the work! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Billy Graham Dies At 99 by 8686(m): 9:58pm On Feb 21, 2018 |
A great man. |
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