Billy Graham has preached the good news of God’s love in person to nearly 215 million people for more than 60 years. His message has reached millions more via television and radio.

He has been a model of dignity, class, grace and peace. He has reached out to people who didn't look, act and think exactly the same as he did. He thought the love of Jesus was enough to unite us.

His humility is infectious and his influence is obvious throughout his family. On his wife Ruth's grave marker it says “End of Construction – Thank you for your patience.” I love that! What a humble final epithet for a woman of fame and influence.

Spiritual development was a life-long construction project for Ruth Graham and it is for you and I. All of us should pray for grace as we undergo our own maturing process and show grace to others and remember they too are a work in progress.

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