Please join us tomorrow [Saturday July 11th] on the campus of Focus on the Family in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
As part of a nationwide event to help raise funds for family ministry, there will be hundreds of individuals selling some of their gently -- and not so gently -- used items. Come on up the hill and support a good cause.
At the same time, the Focus on the Family Bookstore has graciously invited us to participate in a book signing on campus between the hours of 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM. The first one-hundred [100] purchasers of Good Day! The Paul Harvey Story will receive a complimentary hardback copy of Gadzooks! The Highly Practical Life and Leadership Principles of Dr. James Dobson.
Look forward to meeting, visiting and talking with you!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Billy Graham...A Gambler?
It's true.
And now it can be told.
Dr. Billy Graham, the venerable and beloved evangelist, a giant of a man, the prince of preachers, a pastor to presidents -- once fell prey to the lure of sports betting.
You read right. Years ago, Billy Graham gambled. With real money.
At first, he resisted. "A sin" he called the act. "A fool's errand." Over the years, he repeatedly turned down the offers, however attractive or seemingly harmless they might have been at the time.
But finally, he caved. He bit the bait.
The site was the golf course at the famed Greenbriar Resort, many, many years ago.
However you spin it, anyway you slice it, Billy Graham caved to peer pressure.
He had met up with his dear friend, the late radio newsman Paul Harvey, for a round of golf. Over the years, Paul would regularly seek out Billy for private counsel. No staff, no cameras. Just two guys -- one battling fame, the other fortune; both trying desperately to remain firmly grounded.
It wasn't easy.
"Come on, Billy," Paul pressed. "How about we bet $5 on this game?"
"Sorry, can't do it," came the firm reply. "You know I believe gambling is a sin."
Determined to be the first person to convince Dr. Graham to wager, Paul didn't let up.
"O.K.," the popular radio commentator countered, "here's the deal. Whenever I play a round of golf with a celebrity, I bet them $5. But here's the catch -- I require payment in the form of a check. If I win, I keep the check, but don't cash it. Those checks are actually worth more un-cashed than cashed. What a collection of autographs I have!"
Billy is shifting, looking down at his shoes. He's thinking about this. Makes sense. Sounds like fun.
"And if you win," Paul replies, "you can have my entire collection of unsigned checks. Deal?"
With a sigh and a handshake, Billy agreed.
So, what happened?
Paul Harvey went on to win the bet and Dr. Graham wrote him a check -- a $5 check that was never cashed, but a check that for forever more served as secret evidence that even Billy Graham had a price.
But more importantly, it showed that he had a sense of humor.
God Bless You, Dr. Billy Graham.
And now it can be told.
Dr. Billy Graham, the venerable and beloved evangelist, a giant of a man, the prince of preachers, a pastor to presidents -- once fell prey to the lure of sports betting.
You read right. Years ago, Billy Graham gambled. With real money.
At first, he resisted. "A sin" he called the act. "A fool's errand." Over the years, he repeatedly turned down the offers, however attractive or seemingly harmless they might have been at the time.
But finally, he caved. He bit the bait.
The site was the golf course at the famed Greenbriar Resort, many, many years ago.
However you spin it, anyway you slice it, Billy Graham caved to peer pressure.
He had met up with his dear friend, the late radio newsman Paul Harvey, for a round of golf. Over the years, Paul would regularly seek out Billy for private counsel. No staff, no cameras. Just two guys -- one battling fame, the other fortune; both trying desperately to remain firmly grounded.
It wasn't easy.
"Come on, Billy," Paul pressed. "How about we bet $5 on this game?"
"Sorry, can't do it," came the firm reply. "You know I believe gambling is a sin."
Determined to be the first person to convince Dr. Graham to wager, Paul didn't let up.
"O.K.," the popular radio commentator countered, "here's the deal. Whenever I play a round of golf with a celebrity, I bet them $5. But here's the catch -- I require payment in the form of a check. If I win, I keep the check, but don't cash it. Those checks are actually worth more un-cashed than cashed. What a collection of autographs I have!"
Billy is shifting, looking down at his shoes. He's thinking about this. Makes sense. Sounds like fun.
"And if you win," Paul replies, "you can have my entire collection of unsigned checks. Deal?"
With a sigh and a handshake, Billy agreed.
So, what happened?
Paul Harvey went on to win the bet and Dr. Graham wrote him a check -- a $5 check that was never cashed, but a check that for forever more served as secret evidence that even Billy Graham had a price.
But more importantly, it showed that he had a sense of humor.
God Bless You, Dr. Billy Graham.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Endorsements from Above
The Good Day! National Book Tour has been going strong and steady since the title's release on May 18th. Thanks so much to the thousands who have invested in the project. It's humbling to talk with many of you across the country, especially those we've visited with at great book stores like Barnes & Noble, Borders and other independent sellers.
We've especially enjoyed our time with former Paul Harvey affiliates across the ABC Radio Network. What a great team of broadcast professionals. Paul was always proud to be heard on each and every one and we're privileged to share his story across those same airwaves.
Have you heard? We're proud to announce that Good Day! The Paul Harvey Story has received several coveted endorsements of an eternal nature. Click here to view the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAh9aubSD9Q
If you've been a fan of Paul Harvey, you might be interested to learn of some recent news we've received surrounding the future of the brand and broadcast. Stay tuned.
Good Day!
We've especially enjoyed our time with former Paul Harvey affiliates across the ABC Radio Network. What a great team of broadcast professionals. Paul was always proud to be heard on each and every one and we're privileged to share his story across those same airwaves.
Have you heard? We're proud to announce that Good Day! The Paul Harvey Story has received several coveted endorsements of an eternal nature. Click here to view the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAh9aubSD9Q
If you've been a fan of Paul Harvey, you might be interested to learn of some recent news we've received surrounding the future of the brand and broadcast. Stay tuned.
Good Day!
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