Safe Place with Ruth Graham

There has been great discussion in recent days about evangelicals and President Trump. I have been slow to respond and remark. Evangelicalism and evangelicals are two separate things in my mind. I was saddened that the editor at Christianity Today, made his editorial about Mr. Trump. He could have made the same point by calling…

How many of us made promises this year we couldn’t keep? How many of us had someone break a promise to us? Promises are important. It breaks my heart when I see a child whose heart is broken because an adult didn’t keep their promise to him or her. Well, I have wonderful news! God…

There is so much rancor and conflict in our world. The idea of “Peace on Earth” sounds naive. Is it? In light of what is happening in Congress. In light of the prolonged war in Afghanistan and the upheaval in the Middle East. In light of all the shootings in our own cities and neighborhoods.…

Outside my house today is quite dreary – cold rain. This time of year if it is going to be cold, I’d rather it snow! But it isn’t and promises the dreary, cold, damp weather for the next couple of days. Not Christmasy at all. In contrast, inside my home are all the decorations: shiny…

I baked two 10 pound turkey’s this year rather than one great big one. I did it so the birds would be more tender and we’d have plenty of leftovers. They were tender and we did ave leftovers. A lot. And we enjoyed them but after so many days you get tired of them. So…

Tomorrow is National Gratitude Day, otherwise known as Thanksgiving Day. I have much to be thankful for this year – toping my list is that my two daughters now live in my same neighborhood. It is such fun to have them nearby – the grandkids popping in and out! I love it. And another blessing…

This week I was in Dallas to be interviewed by Glenn Beck about my new book, Forgiving My Father, Forgiving Myself, An Invitation to the Miracle of Forgiveness. It was a good interview and I appreciated the time Glenn gave to me on a very busy news day. It was recorded and will air some…

I recently published a book on forgiveness. Not that I am an expert – I am an apprentice. I am one who has struggled long and hard with this idea of forgiveness. I have had to forgive others for the pain they caused me. I’ve had to ask forgiveness from those I wounded. It’s been…

Dorian has ravaged the Bahamas and continues the agonizingly slow march up the Eastern seaboard. It seems the news programs can report on little else. The news that has consumed them for months has taken a back seat – swept from the headlines. That suits me. Perhaps we can focus more on more important issues…

My family is at the beach – a week we anticipate all year long! My youngest daughter could only be here 2 days because of the children’s school. My son came a 4 days but had to get back to work. My eldest will leave tomorrow because she is training for a marathon and has…

Ruth Graham
about

Ruth Graham

“Transparent” is the word most people use to describe Ruth Graham.

No stranger to heartache, she seeks to provide a Biblical perspective to her journey of faith. She is warm and talks openly about her own need for a safe place as she journeyed through her husband’s infidelities, her subsequent depression, her divorces, her teenage daughter’s two unplanned pregnancies, another daughter’s bulimia, her son’s battle with drugs, grandson's special needs and returning to school at age 40.

Although born into the "famous" Graham family Ruth did not feel she had a safe place to unburden the secrets of her life. She felt she had to project and image and wear a mask that she "had it all together". She had to meet others' expectations of her. It was not until a mid-life crisis did that she fully discover the unconditional love and grace of God. Her life's passion is to connect people to that same grace and love she found, no matter who they are or what sin.

Ruth is an experienced conference speaker and Bible teacher. She has appeared on a variety of radio and television shows including: Good Morning, America, The Hour of Power, Focus on the Family, Moody Broadcasting, Fox & Friends, CBN, Life Today and CNN. She has worked in publishing for over 14 years and is the founder of the Ruth Graham & Friends Ministry.

Ruth has three grown children and nine grandchildren. She lives in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Her life Bible verse is John 1:16.

read full bio
More from Beliefnet and our partners
Close Ad