Time Magazine: Billy Graham - “On life and loss”

Time Magazine’s August, 9th 2007 edition carried the story (link) of Dr. Billy Graham as he copes with life after the passing of Ruth, his beloved wife of almost 64 years.

No matter how prepared you think you are for the death of a loved one, it still comes as a shock,” Billy Graham observes, “and it still hurts very deeply.” Ruth and Billy would have been married 64 years this month. He called her his soul mate and best friend; she was also a woman who could keep him humble, help swat away the temptations and ego trips and the offers from moguls who wanted to make him a movie star or talk-show host.

It is an inspiring read. I pray for comfort and ongoing strength for this elder statesman of the Body of Christ. May we all learn from his example, and be ready to further his legacy when he goes home.

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