I have reproduced here all the reports and photographs of the interaction between Reverend Billy Graham (and his son Reverend Franklin Graham that I have been able to find.
I do this because in reviewing the statistics for this site I have notice that a post ("New Billy Graham Ad Campaign" reproduced below) is receiving constant hits, from around the world. It was originally posted in October 2012 at the height of the presidential campaign, and received a large number of views.
As would be expected views declined sharply after the election but, all of a sudden, there is considerable interest in the item again.
I would hazard a guess that this is because, in these troubled times, people are searching for goodness, celebration of faith and the positivity of the church.
These factors, with the example of outstanding role models like Reverend Billy and Reverend Franklin Graham, allied with the support of them from someone whose faith is unquestioned as Sarah Palin's is, are clearly leading people whose life views are similarly faith based to read this encouraging post.
I am absolutely delighted that the message about the Graham's from Governor Palin has touched so many and am most pleased and privileged to disseminate it further in the hope further people will also be inspired and uplifted by it. Here is the brief, heart-warming message from Sarah Palin which possibly more than anything else she has ever spoken, is the true measure of the woman.
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This book has asomewhat tenuous connection as a reviewer states there is no mention of Palin apart from on the cover. However it is a serious book and considers the Palin-ite conservative religious standpoint. There are many in-depth reviews on the Amazon link HERE
From The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
Sarah Palin Draws Strength from Scripture
A SERIES OF INTERVIEWS WITH THE FORMER ALASKA GOVERNOR
November 25, 2009 - Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin sat down with BGEA video producers recently to talk about her faith, facing challenges, and Godly leadership.
Meeting Mr. Graham was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I had so looked forward to.
It was a "dream come true" for former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. Describing her meeting with Billy Graham in his Montreat home Nov. 22, Palin said that spending time with him was a “once-in-a-lifetime experience that I had so looked forward to, and I’m so thankful for the opportunity."
In a video interview following the visit, Palin noted that Mr. Graham "just exudes" the faith that so many wish to emulate. "His conversation is all about Christ. It’s all about God, and that foundation that he has knowing what life is really about, and our eternal life that awaits us as Christians.
"Getting to speak with him about that, about faith, was amazing," Palin added.
ON FAITH
Palin then spoke with our producers about how she came to know Jesus Christ as her Savior. "I’m not shy about talking about my faith, because for me my faith, my family, and my freedom as an American are the most important things in my life,” she shared.
"I always have that foundation of faith that I can stand strong on and hold on to, to get through challenges. My faith in Christ is really, at the end of the day, my be all end all."
Palin said she thinks "everyone is born with a God-shaped void in their soul, in their heart. I think that everybody is seeking something more, beyond what it is that we can see, hear, fill, and touch today here on this earth."
ON CHALLENGES
The former governor acknowledges that everybody faces challenges. "Some of my challenges just may be on the front page of the paper that day. What I remember though is that God some how, some way can turn it around for good. A lot of people say, “Why are you still standing? How are you still standing? Why are you coming back for more?”
"It is then, said Palin, that she gets the opportunity to say, “You know what? God strengthens me through the challenges and allows me to stay very, very grounded because of my family and my kids, reminding me of what’s important every day."
In dealing with her daily challenges, Palin leans on the Bible verse that says, “God hasn’t given us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power and might and a sound mind.”
She told our video producers, "That scripture reminds me that we don’t have to be afraid ... that God will be there for us as we call upon Him, because He has given us … all those gifts of the Holy Spirit if we call out for them."
ON LEADERSHIP
Our team also spent time talking with Governor Palin about leadership. "I believe our country has been touched by God," said Palin, "because when we formed our union, leaders back then dedicated our country to God and said that we would seek His will for our great nation.
"I think if we could get back to that humbleness," she added, "with that kind of contrite spirit, I think that we would be able to be provided more of the answers to so many of the great challenges that we’re facing."
Gov. Palin noted that it takes Godly counsel, prayer and "a collective humble heart of a nation seeking God’s hand of protection and His blessings and prosperity. I think if we could get back to that, our country will be a safer, more prosperous and healthier nation."
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Dec 5, 2009 ... Sarah Palin is interviewed for BGEA while visiting Rev. Billy Graham last week in
North Carolina. She discusses the importance of Godly leadership
North Carolina. She discusses the importance of Godly leadership
There were numerous media reports about the Graham/Palin meeting. Those from the left were, as would be expected as negative as they could be considering the eminence of Billy Graham-basically they implied the visit was a political stunt by Palin.
Fox news (LINK) gave a more straightforward report as follows:
Sarah Palin Dines, Prays With Rev. Billy Graham
Published November 23, 2009
FoxNews.com
- Nov. 22: Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin meets Franklin Graham at the Asheville, N.C. airport.
Sarah Palin on Sunday dined and prayed with the Rev. Billy Graham, who has counseled presidents and other politicians for decades.
Graham had never met Palin, who is scheduled to stop at Fort Bragg in eastern North Carolina on Monday to promote her memoir, "Going Rogue: An American Life." The former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee and members of her family flew into Asheville in the western part of the state, then went to Graham's mountaintop home in nearby Montreat for dinner.
Billy Graham said it was an honor having Palin in his home to join his family for dinner and that they took the opportunity to pray together.
"I, like many people, have been impressed with her strong commitment to her faith, to family and love of country," he said in a statement. "I appreciated hearing her speak of her own spiritual journey and her life in Alaska."
Palin was joined by her parents, Chuck and Sally Heath, aunt, Katie Johnson, daughter, Piper, and son, Trig.
"Daddy feels God was using her to wake America up," Franklin Graham told the Charlotte Observer.
Palin told reporters at the airport that she that she believed meeting with Billy Graham was "a once-in-a-lifetime honor," the Charlotte Observer reported. She said Graham had been an important, influential figure in helping to pass along "issues that matter," the Charlotte Observer reported.
Graham's son, Franklin, got to know Palin early this year in Alaska and he invited her to North Carolina. She accompanied him as Samaritan's Purse, a Boone-based international relief agency he heads, delivered 44,000 pounds of groceries to Alaskan families who had been hit by a harsh winter in villages along the frozen Yukon River.
Samaritan's Purse has an office in Alaska, and Franklin Graham owns a cabin in the state. He also leads the Charlotte-based Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, which his father founded decades ago.
The 91-year-old Billy Graham said he shared his memories of preaching in Anchorage in 1984. Graham, who has suffered from ill health for some time, has been dubbed "America's pastor." He has counseled U.S. presidents from Dwight Eisenhower in the 1950s through George W. Bush and is known worldwide for his preaching and activism.
"Life in the spotlight is not easy and I pray that whatever lies ahead for this family that their faith in God and His Son, Jesus Christ, would remain strong and that God would put a hedge of protection around her and all those she holds dear," Billy Graham said.
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Sarah Palin: New Billy Graham Ad Campaign
A new Facebook Note posted by Gov. Palin: (H/t Josh painter)
I've had the honor of working in the past with Rev. Franklin Graham's "Samaritan's Purse," and a few years ago it was a special honor to meet his wonderful father. Yesterday Rev. Billy Graham launched a new ad campaign to encourage voters to elect good candidates who support Judeo-Christian values. Please take a moment to visit his website at www.billygraham.org to print out and download material you can use as posters or flyers in your church bulletins. Let's help him spread the word.
- Sarah Palin
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