Dolly Parton on Jesus and Christianity

Dolly on Jesus and Christian (her grandfather was a Pentecostal preacher. She frequently credited her childhood faith with shaping the person she became. (from Christian Post Credit)

She recalled being told as a child that she was “anointed.” Her mother explained that this meant God had His hand on her and that she might do something special. Dolly said this gave her a sense of responsibility to do something good. (from Christian Post Credit)

Dolly on living your faith

One of my favorites from Dolly is essentially:

“I live my spirituality.”

She explained that faith isn't merely something you practice at church—it should be something you live through your actions and example. (CBS News Credit)

A beautiful summary of Dolly's faith

If you want the heart of Dolly Parton's faith in one thought, it would be:

God gave her a purpose, prayer helped guide her, Jesus taught her to love, and she believed her responsibility was to use the gifts God gave her to help and uplift other people. (from Christian Post Credit)

Remembering Dolly

Dolly Parton was more than a country music legend. She was a woman who openly spoke about her faith in God, the power of prayer, love, forgiveness, and using the gifts God gave her to uplift others.

She once spoke about asking God every day to lead and guide her, and to help her do something that would glorify Him and uplift mankind.

Her faith wasn't just something she talked about—it was something she tried to live.

May we remember Dolly not only for her beautiful music, but for the love, kindness, generosity, hope and light she shared with the world.

✝️ “God is love.”

Rest peacefully, Dolly. May your light continue to shine through all the lives you touched by God