Review of "Billy Graham in Quotes"

"Billy Graham in Quotes" was compiled by Franklin Graham with Donna Lee Toney, published by Thomas Nelson, Nashville, TN 2011

I am grateful to Thomas Nelson Publishing for the opportunity to review this book on m blog. In addition, the review will be posted on the BookSneeze web site and on Amazon.com.

I'm not sure I have ever been able to fully grasp the magnitude of Billy Graham's sphere of influence. When his name is used in a conversation, sermon or article, credibility rises up in the listener/reader's mind. I doubt any other preacher, author or Christian personality over the years has garnered the respect that Dr. Billy Graham has. It might be possible in some circles, that the name "Billy Graham" would carry more influence that the name of God. (I by no means mean to compare Dr. Graham with God and I'm pretty sure he would not even like that statement but for those who are not believers, they would not pay much attention to what the Word of God has to say. But if they know Billy Graham.....they would in all probability give some thought to what this man of God has to say.)

What they don't know or realize is that everything Billy Graham has ever preached or written is based upon the Word of God. his confidence in the Word and his love for the Word come through loud and clear in "Billy Graham in Quotes."

This book was compiled by Dr. Graham's son, Franklin and Donna Lee Toney, a long time colleague of both Graham's.

There are 107 different topics. The topics range from Abortion to Young People. Each topic is introduced with a passage from God's Word setting the tone for why Dr. Graham feels the way he does and writes the things he has written.

For example, under the topic of Church you would find the following quote: "In some churches today and on some religious television programs, we see the attempt to make Christianity popular and pleasant. We have taken the cross away and substituted cushions."

Turning to the back of the book, you will find an index for all the quotes. This particular quote came from page 93 of Dr. Graham's book, "Till Armageddon" published by Word, in Waco, TX in 1981.

While I think "Billy Graham in Quotes" is a great book, it is not a book that I would consider bed time reading. But it is a book that would be great to have as a resource when writing or preparing a sermon. With Dr. Graham's credibility a quote from his writings would also be appropriate for political or other speeches delivered within the context of your community.

I would highly recommend this book to be part of your resource library. Plus, it is also a great book to pick up and spend a few minutes perusing. Knowing Billy Graham's love for the Word of God, you can be sure that everything written in this book and in all the other writings found listed in the index, are based on the truth of God's Word.

Always in Pursuit!