God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.
Wisdom
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Quotes by Billy Graham
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The greatest legacy one can pass on to one's children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one's life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.
Life
The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, 'O God, forgive me,' or 'Help me.'
Courage
When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost.
Wisdom
I think that the Bible teaches that homosexuality is a sin, but the Bible also teaches that pride is a sin, jealousy is a sin, and hate is a sin, evil thoughts are a sin. So I don't think that homosexuality should be chosen as the overwhelming sin that we are doing today.
Wisdom
Tears shed for self are tears of weakness, but tears shed for others are a sign of strength.
Courage
The word 'romance,' according to the dictionary, means excitement, adventure, and something extremely real. Romance should last a lifetime.
Love
Make sure of your commitment to Jesus Christ, and seek to follow Him every day. Don't be swayed by the false values and goals of this world, but put Christ and His will first in everything you do.
Success
Racism and injustice and violence sweep our world, bringing a tragic harvest of heartache and death.
Love
No matter how prepared you think you are for the death of a loved one, it still comes as a shock, and it still hurts very deeply.
Life
Nothing can bring a real sense of security into the home except true love.
Love
God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, 'I love you.'
Love
Many churches of all persuasions are hiring research agencies to poll neighborhoods, asking what kind of church they prefer. Then the local churches design themselves to fit the desires of the people. True faith in God that demands selflessness is being replaced by trendy religion that serves the selfish.
Wisdom
A child who is allowed to be disrespectful to his parents will not have true respect for anyone.
Wisdom
Racial prejudice, anti-Semitism, or hatred of anyone with different beliefs has no place in the human mind or heart.
Love
Each life is made up of mistakes and learning, waiting and growing, practicing patience and being persistent.
Education
The highest form of worship is the worship of unselfish Christian service. The greatest form of praise is the sound of consecrated feet seeking out the lost and helpless.
Wisdom
I am not going to Heaven because I have preached to great crowds or read the Bible many times. I'm going to Heaven just like the thief on the cross who said in that last moment: 'Lord, remember me.'
Wisdom
Once you've lost your privacy, you realize you've lost an extremely valuable thing.
Wisdom
When granted many years of life, growing old in age is natural, but growing old with grace is a choice. Growing older with grace is possible for all who will set their hearts and minds on the Giver of grace, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Love
Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion - it is a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ.
Wisdom
Auschwitz stands as a tragic reminder of the terrible potential man has for violence and inhumanity.
Life
God has given us two hands - one to receive with and the other to give with. We are not cisterns made for hoarding; we are channels made for sharing.
Wisdom
Even the securest financial plan and the finest health coverage aren't enough to hold us steady when the challenges come... We need something more, something deeper and unshakeable, something that will see us through life's hard times.
Life
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