Billy Graham prays, 1968 | (Photo: BGEA)
Billy Graham passed away peacefully Wednesday at his home in Montreat, North Carolina, and as many took to social media with farewell messages honoring the world renowned evangelist, MercyMe frontman Bart Millard shared a personal experience with Graham that really impacted him.
"I loved Dr. Billy Graham so much," Millard wrote on Instagram. "Of all the amazing things Dr Billy Graham has done for the kingdom of God, nothing will resonate more with me than that single moment."
The moment took place during one of Graham's last evangelistic crusades. MercyMe was scheduled to perform at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, but a week before the 2004 crusade, Millard's 2-year-old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Graham's people supported Millard's decision to stay home with his son.