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Billy Graham Passes Away at 99
Townhall.com ^ | February 21, 2018 | Cortney O'Brien

Posted on 02/21/2018 6:13:34 AM PST by Kaslin

Prominent evangelical leader and pastor Billy Graham has died at the age of 99. He passed away from natural causes at his home in Montreat, N.C, Fox News confirmed Wednesday.

BREAKING NEWS: Billy Graham has died at age 99. pic.twitter.com/oZbmCUwOU5— Fox News (@FoxNews) February 21, 2018

Graham, one of "the most admired men in the world," according to polls, held over 400 "Christian crusades," or evangelistic campaigns, between 1947 and 2005.

His influence was vast. He preached to an estimated 250 million people and offered spiritual guidance to several U.S. presidents.

During his life-long ministry, Reverend Billy Graham preached in person to an estimated 250 million people and also met with every U.S. president from Harry Truman to Barack Obama https://t.co/44uQ6aOfUG pic.twitter.com/XYcwEUwO3S— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 21, 2018

RIP to this spiritual warrior.


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1 posted on 02/21/2018 6:13:34 AM PST by Kaslin
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To: Kaslin

Wow. Didn’t know he made it to almost 100.


2 posted on 02/21/2018 6:19:29 AM PST by beaversmom
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To: Kaslin

What an incredible man and what an incredible life!


3 posted on 02/21/2018 6:20:16 AM PST by Redleg Duke (Build Kates Wall! Never Forget!)
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To: Redleg Duke

He was without any doubt a true servant of the Lord and carried the good news to all the world. His name will always be up there in world history for how he advanced the gospel of Jesus Christ so passionately. Millions of people came forward at the call at the end of his preaching to give their hearts to Christ. How happy he must be now finally home in heaven!


4 posted on 02/21/2018 6:26:09 AM PST by princess leah
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To: Kaslin
I've had Billy Graham in my life , all my life...he will be sorely missed!!
5 posted on 02/21/2018 6:26:55 AM PST by ontap
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To: ontap

God bless him (He has) and God bless his family!


6 posted on 02/21/2018 6:33:03 AM PST by Ken Regis
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To: Kaslin

Billy Graham is not dead.


7 posted on 02/21/2018 6:36:16 AM PST by knarf (I say things that are true, I have no proof, but they're true)
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To: Kaslin
One man who changed the world. May God bless your childrens children. Amen.

Memories of his sermons after George Beverly Shea sung. Incredible spirit of God permeated all around. As a young person without an understanding of what "faith" really meant, the spirit alone scared you straight. Never ever forgot. That same spirit lifted me and protected during harms way. Yeah though I walk through the valley of the shadow od death, I will fear no evil or thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thank you Pastor Graham for your incredible ministry. Thank you Lord for for your love and your comfort and lifting up men such as Pastor Graham. Amen

8 posted on 02/21/2018 6:37:59 AM PST by saywhatagain
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To: Kaslin

This world has just lost its most humble and committed advocate for the hope and eternal salvation of mankind. For many millions, his message transcended those of world leaders, religious orthodoxies and ecumenical doctrines because it came pure, unfiltered and straight from the source. I’m not convinced that we’ll ever see another like him.


9 posted on 02/21/2018 6:38:54 AM PST by Ancient Man
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To: knarf

In truth, you’re absolutely correct!

He’s more alive than he’s ever been.


10 posted on 02/21/2018 6:39:16 AM PST by hoagy62 (America Supreme!)
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To: ontap

I wonder if anyone ever tried to tally the number of souls he brought to the Lord. His son, Franklin, does a great job but nothing can replace the crusades of Billy Graham.


11 posted on 02/21/2018 6:40:44 AM PST by hardspunned
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I’m one.


12 posted on 02/21/2018 6:45:22 AM PST by TallahasseeConservative ( Isaiah 40:31)
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To: ontap

Indeed. His absence in my life, and in the culture at large, is going to leave a very large void that’s going to be hard to comprehend.


13 posted on 02/21/2018 6:52:16 AM PST by fwdude (History has no 'sides;' you're thinking of geometry.)
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To: Kaslin

Well done - Reverend Billy Graham - good and faithful servant!


14 posted on 02/21/2018 6:55:12 AM PST by Kalam (<: The answer is 42 :>)
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To: Kaslin

When I was 9, in Virginia, in the mid-50s, I went with my parents to see Billy Graham. It was in a huge circus tent somewhere on the Tidewater Peninsula. I remember my dad shaking his hand and the Reverend Graham rubbed my head, messing up my hair.


15 posted on 02/21/2018 6:55:35 AM PST by BuffaloJack (Chivalry is not dead. It is a warriors code amd only practiced by warriors.)
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To: Kaslin

I know it’s the investigative reporter in me, but I had to go to some leftist sources to see what was being spewed there.

Not pretty.


16 posted on 02/21/2018 6:57:02 AM PST by fwdude (History has no 'sides;' you're thinking of geometry.)
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To: Kaslin

A man who truly walked with Christ, IMHO.


17 posted on 02/21/2018 6:57:21 AM PST by Huskrrrr
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To: TallahasseeConservative

Me too!


18 posted on 02/21/2018 6:58:49 AM PST by hardspunned
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To: hardspunned

Sad day for us in particular, Brother.


19 posted on 02/21/2018 7:01:56 AM PST by TallahasseeConservative ( Isaiah 40:31)
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To: Kaslin

Glorious! Celebrate with the angels. God bless you, Billy! Hope to be there one day.


20 posted on 02/21/2018 7:03:55 AM PST by stilloftyhenight ("Victorious warriors win first, then go to war." Sun Tzu)
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