I too am blessed with an amazing wife

If you have been following the news about the Graham family, you know it was just a matter of time before Ruth Graham died. She lived a full life and no doubt it was her time to go and be with God. As is often the case when a couple is married a long time, don't be surprised if Billy Graham dies soon also. Makes sense to me. When two people devote their lives to each other, they are connected in so many deep ways that it really is hard to fathom. Look what happened with Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter-Cash. They died within months of each other.

Certainly the main reason that Billy Graham had so much success over the years is that he was used by God in a mighty way. He was/is a humble man who has managed, (by God's grace) to stay out of any major public trouble. I can also guarantee that a major part of his success was the support and love of his wife. She basically raised the 5 kids while he traveled the world preaching the gospel. She was the behind the scenes hero of that family. God bless her.

This may sound bad, but I'll be excited for Billy Graham when he dies. He'll get to see his beautiful bride again as well as join her in the presence of God Almighty. I fully expect the world-wide media to laud praise on Billy Graham for the work he did over his lifespan.

On a personal note, I have a much, much smaller platform that God has allowed me to preach from. I am extremely grateful for the ministry I have at Coastlands Church. So, I just want you all to know right now that the secret to the small time success that God has given me is also due in large part to Kelley. When we met 21 years ago, she had no idea she was signing up to be a pastor’s wife and eventually the mother of our 5 children. She is an amazing woman and it has been my privilege and joy to watch her grow and develop into a great wife and mother. When my time comes to go and be with the Lord, I hope people recognize the huge significant factor she has been in my life and ministry. I am one blessed dude. Thanks Kelley. I love you.