EVANGELISTIC BENEFITS

Billy Graham wrote about a woman who, after experiencing a death in her family, sensed a strong urgency to share faith.  When a repairman completed servicing her furnace, she backed him against the wall and asked, "If that furnace had blown up in your face and you had died, would you know for certain where you would spend eternity?"  The guy was so startled by the inquiry, he forgot to leave her a bill.  So many people worry about personal disadvantages that witnessing may cause.  Here's a lady who shared her faith and got her furnace fixed free.

Blessings and love...Jeanne

Comments

[Sheila]

Jeanne! I love it! Billy Graham is one of my favorite people on earth and is the one person (celebrity or otherwise) I would love to meet in person. Wouldn't you just love to hear him talk about his life? And this story is perfectly on point!

I'm up late (can't sleep), and I'm so glad I read this. Now I can go to bed with a smile on my face! Thanks!

Much love to you, sweet friend...

XO,

Sheila :-)

[Linder]

Hi Jeanne. I've enjoyed going through your blogs for the week. Love the one on Bill. He's your sweetie. Can't wait for Spring, too! Daffodils are popping up - hope they don't get covered in snow!!!! Glad your knee is progressing well. You'll have a GREAT summer. Love ya, Linda

[Sally]

lol Good one, Jeanne!

Why not link in here:
http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/

[Christina Rigby]

Hi Mom,

I haven't been on here in a while. I really liked today's post. I might have to try that sometime. I hope you are doing well and you are working hard on your therapy. Tell dad I said hi.

Gotta go.

Love,

Christina

[Bo]

Good Sunday morning to you dear Jeanne...You know what?...my maiden name was Graham...I sometimes fibbed & said Billy was my uncle (when I was a kid)...Oh, I hope I've been forgiven for that...besides I don't think anybody ever believed me... LOL...I hope your day is nice & easy! Big hugs, ♥ Bo

[Beverly]

Jeanne, great post! I have always admired Billy Graham, too. I remember watching his televised crusades ever since I was a young child. I believe he is a true evangelist of God's word. I will say that there have been times I felt he went a bit to far aligning himself with different presidents, but it is difficult to navigate that fine distinction.

I loved Bo's comment - and I just love Bo. And, you, too - of course.

[Ginger]

What a great story! When we have repair men come to our home it seems we always start to talk about Jesus. I would like to think that they can tell Jesus in is our home just by the atmosphere.

Blessings,

Ginger

[Clif]

Good story. I love Billy Graham and his message. The woman in the story was a good evangelist. I do hope she followed up with payment for the work done on her furnace.

[Diane@A Picture is worth....]

Hi Jeanne,
Hope you all get that snow-if you want it!

Ours is almost gone this morning!

I really love Billy Graham and his words of wisdom. He is God called for sure!

Hope you continue to recover...sounds like you are doing great.

[Judi]

Jeanne
That is a great story. Thank you for sharing. I hope she did end up paying for her repair work after all. I enjoy Billy Graham also.

Hope you are having a great big sunny kind of happy day!
Enjoy.
Judi

[sue]

Hi Jeanne,
Great post,great picture of one of my most favorite people!!! He always finds humor in such great messages.
Blessings,
Sue

[Theresa@TakeASentimental Journey]

Hi Jeanne, I love that Billie Graham. That was a good story. Are you getting around any better now ? We had a little dusting of snow here this morning.Did ya'll get any ? I am so glad it didn't snow as much as they said it would . I have a busy week ahead of me and I didn't need messy weather hampering me.

[Charlotte]

What a great story and what a great man Billy Graham is. He has such a wonderful family too. I especially like Franklin and Anne.
Thanks for sharing this.
Blessings,
Charlotte

[Dixie]

I always love hearing Billy Graham speak... and his wonderful stories... this one made me smile today. Blessings. Dixie

[Julie]

I love it....Billy Graham is so awesome. Thanks for sharing ....Julie

[montee]

The lady in this story sounds exactly like my great aunt.

[dana]

Hi Jeanne!
Billy G. always seemed like a real man of God to me. He had such a wonderful, sincere, and truly spiritual presence when he appeared before a camera (I never heard him in person)--unlike many TV evangelists who weren't always as honest as they wanted us to believe!

I finally started feeling better today--it just took the healing hands of a little grand girl to do the trick!

Hope your knee is getting better by the minute! dana