Visitor Testimonies

Read the stories of lives transformed.

“We were there for my husband's business trip. I wanted to visit the libary of Billy Graham. I asked my husband. He told me to find something else. The Billy Graham Library ended up being very close to our hotel and was free. My husband gave in. I felt the Holy Spirit in the very first room and prayed for the Lord to talk to my husband about changing his life. In the last room where after you finish the sinner's prayer, the doors opened on the right. I walked quickly to the crosses. My husband told me to turn around to take my picture. As soon as he took my picture the doors closed and the lights turned off in the room he was in. He couldn't open the door due to no knobs on doors and he got sad. A man and I opened the door for him and my husband's eyes were watery and he told me that God was talking to him. He pictured heaven's doors closing on him and being in the dark and not making it in heaven and watching me enter heaven. We went to the prayer area and a man named Bill prayed for my husband, our marriage and our son to be healed. When I got home from our trip my son was sitting now and walking so much better in his walker. My son is 3 yr old and unable to walk, talk, sit and has siezures. My husband is still in NC for work reasons. I won't ever forget our time at the Billy Graham Library. Praise God.”

“We visited the library right before Dr. Graham's 90th birthday. I wrote the letter to be included in his birthday wishes because he has been a part of my life since I was a little girl. I am now 66 years old and remember how I used to listen to him on the radio on Sunday nights and watched him on TV. When we were there, the presence of the Holy Spirit was so strong. I have always admired Billy Graham and all he stands for. What an awesome experience to go thru the library and thru his life as he preached the gospel. We hope to get back to the library again this spring. When we were there, it was as though you didn't want to leave. What an amazing tribute to a true man of God. I just saw Franklin Graham at the Holyland Exp in Orlando. I am supporting him as well. What a blessing. Thank You to the Grahams.”

“I grew up at Calvery Church in Charlotte and have very fond memories of the Graham family. I loved Ms Graham and Mr Frank, Billy's parents, this is what I called them. I have one beautiful memory when George Beverly Shea sang "How great thou Art" one Sunday morning and I was sure the windows were going to break. God bless all the family and Franklin as he does God's work.Judy Garrison Smith”

“I visited the Library in July with my wife and we absolutely enjoyed our visit. I felt such a peaceful feeling like I have never felt before. I knew it was the presence of our Lord Jesus . I cannot wait until I can live in the area and volunteer my time and just share what our Lord has to offer. ”

“I arrived to N.C FOR BUSINESS TRAINING. I stayed at a hotel 30 miles away. Asked the front desk of the hotel of the map in the area. I saw Billy Grahams Library on it. I didn't know my way around first day there, but I wanted to see this. As I arrived, I felt the awesome feeling that God was truly at this place. I stayed for a few hours, couldn't leave. Felt a strong and loving feeling around. While at the training area of the firm I am working for, they told me Billy Grahams Library was just a half mile up the road. After work, I was there till closing.This is truly a place of mediation with the Load. A definite must see. Your whole way of life will change in a moments time.”

“I was so moved when I visited the Library with my students that I brought my wife this Monday, less than a week later. I have two neighbors who never visited and my wife and I are going bring them this Saturday to the Library”

“As I walked over the grounds and then inside I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe. I was so grateful to God for giving us a bold witness in Billy Graham, and for the ministry he has had for all these years. It was fun to reminise what God has done thru the years with his life. What a wonderful tribute to God this Library gives us. It shows a man, dedicated all of his life to serving and sharing the gospel. It challenges us to be bolder ourselves and to get busy serving and sharing. It also gives an invitation to those who do not know the Lord. What a testimony! Even after he is gone, his life will still be reaching others for Christ thru this beautiful place. Amen.”

“Please forgive me, since I have not yet visited the Billy Graham Library but I pray that some day I will be able to visit. Billy Graham has been present in my life for over 45 yrs. How very much I admire and respect him and his devotion to Christ and preaching the Gospel all over the world. I am now 72 yrs. old and if I were a child with an illness I would ask the "Make a Wish Foundation" to allow my wish to come true... to visit the Billy Graham Library at Christmas time. How beautiful and inspiring that would be! At any time! Thank you.”

“I was awed and encouraged by the whole presentation, the focus on Christ and for the truth and scriptural messages.”

“I see how people are coming to Christ as they view the displays. I was moved to tears ...”

“Rev. Billy Graham has been a part of my life, all 41 years of it. You feel God’s presence all over this place. You feel at peace and a love that I’ve never felt before. Thank you for this lovely place!”

“Wasn’t expecting how grand an experience this could be. Thank you.”

“As a volunteer, I sat in my power chair outside the prayer room. I felt a person begin to hug me, laying their head on my neck. I turned and a young girl about 12 moved to where she could look at me. She made a noise that was not a spoken word and hugged me twice more. I realized she was a special needs young lady and unable to talk or sign at all. Her parents said she had never done anything like that, ever. I placed my right arm around her and she began to cry. I told her that Jesus loves her and that I did to. Her mom said, we don’t understand. Franklin’s last words to this girl were, ‘If you have invited Jesus into your heart, tell one of your staff members.’ I’m convinced that she did just that.”

“The love of Christ was apparent in every volunteer and staff member we came in contact with ...”

“Wow. Thank you Lord for sharing this with so many. He does reign eternally.”

“It was 5 p.m. and a little 10-year old boy turned in his Bessie Brain Teaser for his gift. I told him Jesus loved him and asked him if he knew it. He said he did and I asked if he knew Jesus personally like a friend and he said no. I began to tell him about God’s love for him, about sin, and about what Jesus did for us on the cross. He prayed with me to receive Christ. When I went to get him a gospel of John, his 8-year old brother was there. He ask to have one too. I talked with him about Jesus and when I finished, I asked him if he wanted to ask Jesus in his heart. He said, ‘I already did ... when you prayed with my brother over there.’ God is awesome. What an amazing day.”

“Billy Graham was Christ-centered and so was my impression of this facility.”

“I was real impressed with the people working. They truly show their love of Jesus. Everything was wonderful.”

“My wife passed away ten days ago after 59 years of marriage. I wanted to go over to the Library to meditate and pray in the garden area. I have been four times and it’s a little bit of heaven on earth for me. I had completed the tour again and headed to the prayer garden in my power chair. I was saved at age 14 in 1942 and the invitation hymn was ‘Softly and Tenderly.’ As I was in deep prayer, the piped music played ‘Softly and Tenderly.’ You play many hymns I’m sure, but amid tears, I felt the hand of the Lord on my shoulder. Thank you for this wonderful place. I’ll be back many times.”

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