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78-year-old Christian Leader Renews His Commitment to Christ
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Soon after the publication of John Stott's 1971 revised edition of Basic Christian, he received a letter that read:
Dear John,
Thank you for writing Basic Christianity. It led me to make a new commitment of my life to Christ. I am old now—nearly 78—but not too old to make a new beginning.
I rejoice in all the grand work you are doing.
Yours sincerely,
Leslie Weatherhead
Leslie Weatherhead was one of the most respected and influential Christian leaders in the United Kingdom. Thousands heard him preach at City Temple, his books were read widely, he pioneered in the field of pastoral counseling, and he was president of the Methodist Conference. Yet at 78-years-old he was not too proud or too worn out to make a fresh commitment of his life.
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Laurence Simpson
Thank you for this. I remember reading Lesley Weatheerhead's books, some of which were excellent, and gave a new insight into some of the passages of Scripture, but others not so good, in that they almost ignored other passages of Scripture. I was delighted to read this note, that he would admit and respond to such writing by John Stott, who does portray a totally Scriptural base for his teaching, and that at the age of 78, L. W. could and would acknowledge the need for a new commitment. It is encouraging to another old man. I am 80 this month. Thank you.
John Lobb(Registered User)
I was influenced by Lesley Weathhead's book Parables of the Kingdom years ago!
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