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\"\"<\/a>Photo Credit: The Cove<\/a><\/p>\n

But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.<\/em> – Romans 5:8<\/a><\/p>\n

I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.<\/strong> – <\/em>Galatians 2:20<\/a><\/p>\n

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, <\/span> from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, <\/span> that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, <\/span> so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith–that you, being rooted and grounded in love, <\/strong><\/span> may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, <\/span> <\/strong><\/em> and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.<\/em><\/strong> – Ephesians 3:14-19<\/a>
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For almost 60 years, Rev. Billy Graham<\/a> preached to huge throngs of people. Thousands of people would gather<\/a> nightly in stadiums and convention centers to hear him preach and George Beverly Shea<\/a> sing. Cliff Barrows<\/a> would prepare choirs from local churches and lead the singing for the meetings. The whole experience was awe-inspiring – between the powerful preaching of Dr. Graham, the grand musical specials, and the glorious responses of many in attendance every single night.<\/p>\n

I grew up with Billy Graham preaching on TV.\u00a0 Those great meetings were televised from all around the world. Mom and Dad would suspend whatever their plans were when they had the opportunity to watch Dr. Graham preach. Early in our marriage, Dave and I participated in one of these meetings in Hartford, Connecticut.<\/p>\n

George Beverly Shea singing<\/a> “No One Ever Cared For Me Like Jesus”<\/em> was my first time hearing of that anthem. I sat mesmerized at his voice, for sure, but more at the truth of the lyrics.<\/p>\n

No One Ever Cared For Me Like Jesus<\/em><\/a> was written in 1932 by evangelist Charlie Weigle<\/a> after his wife told him she was leaving (story and song here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

I haven’t thought of this song in years, until I saw on social media a notice about a song by the same title. It immediately drew me in.<\/p>\n

No…it wasn’t the same song actually but one written this year…published in the midst of COVID-19 isolation. Sung by one of its writers, Steffany Gretzinger<\/a>, this song has so deeply touched my “socially-distancing” heart.<\/p>\n