Meeting Billy Graham

Posted by Kevin D. Hendricks on February 6, 2009

Jeff Henderson, pastor of Buckhead Church in Atlanta, recently met with Billy Graham and blogged about his experience. He describes the encounter, what Graham said, and includes some photos of the Graham home in Montreat, N.C.

A few highlights from Henderson’s experience:

• Henderson asked Graham for advice as a pastor: “Spend lots and lots of time in prayer. It blesses us and touches the heart of God.” Graham added, “We need the Holy Spirit. Without the Holy Spirit, we’re empty.”
• Henderson asked how he could pray for Graham: “Just pray. I need God every moment of every day.”
• “I miss her greatly,” Graham said, pointing to a picture of his late wife, Ruth. This is a sentiment Graham has expressed repeatedly in interviews since her death.