Billy Graham Library

I recently had the privilege of visiting the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, NC. My visit was filled with awe, spiritual inspiration, and a renewed interest in living for Jesus Christ.

The Billy Graham Library and the Graham Family Homeplace are bordered by beautiful trees and include a tranquil garden where Ruth Graham was buried in 2007.

I could not help but to be inspired by how God used a farm boy from the dirt roads of North Carolina to take the message of salvation to nearly every corner of the globe. Billy Graham’s life is truly a "journey of faith" and obedience to God. His ministry impacted the world and brought millions to salvation in Jesus Christ.

The Billy Graham Library is filled with numerous exhibits that feature historic moments in Billy Graham’s life and ministry, including multimedia displays and presentations of his ministry, exhibits reminiscing his relationship with political and spiritual leaders, the restored Graham Family Homeplace, treasures from he and his wife’s life, and amazing films depicting the power of a life changed through obedience to God that both touch and inspire. I was especially inspired by Bessie, the talking cow, in her dairy farm setting. It has been said that Billy Graham even preached to her!

The highlight of my visit, though, was the reminder that God can do great things through lives that are surrendered to Him. Ordinary people can make an extraordinary impact in our world through Jesus Christ. As Jesus said, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation" (Mark 16:15).

For driving directions and to learn more about the Billy Graham Library, visit BillyGrahamLibrary.org.