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Quote by Billy Graham

“[Mankind has] allowed worldly desires and pleasures to fill the heart and mind. Whatever the sin, we need to repent and turn to Jesus Christ in faith for forgiveness and new life.”

Quote by Billy Graham

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Billy Graham in Quotes

This book presents a collection of insightful and thought-provoking quotes from the speeches, sermons, and writings of Billy Graham, offering a glimpse into his spiritual wisdom and influential perspective on faith and life. more

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Billy Graham
Billy Graham

Billy Graham (born November 7, 1918) was a prominent American evangelist, widely regarded as one of the most influential Christian leaders of the 20th century. Graham, born in a farming family in North Carolina, developed a deep passion for religion from an early age. He began his ministry in 1939 and spent the following decades spreading the Christian Gospel through radio, television, books, and speaking engagements to hundreds of millions of people around the world. more

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