Ode to Reverend Billy

Kenyon and I were honored to receive an invitation to Billy Graham's 90th Birthday Party. The party was last night, though his real b-day was earlier in the month. It was a star studded event with tributes from presidents (yes, of the United States), musical artists, pastor's and average Joe's who had all been touched by this one man's life. There were sweet moments, like the one when he spoke of his beloved wife Ruth. There were funny moments, like just about anything his baby sister had to say. It truly was an honor to attend an event in honor of such a great man.

Reverend Billy Graham is on my list of great individuals. He loves his family, was passionate about his calling, and has been faithful to the very end. Anyone who met him, worked with him, or lived with him say the same thing - "Billy, is the real deal."

With him, there isn't a public persona and a private life that didn't match - he lived the values he espoused. I think one of the tributes to him by a member of the board of directors for the BGEA put it best:

"Thank you for the example of your life."

Amen to that!