Liza Walters Weidle

Grandpa's Whit and Wisdom Liza Walters Weidle

Grandpa's Whit and Wisdom is a collection of essays and sermons that are as timely today as they were when written in the early 1900s. "Grandpa Whit preached eloquently, weaving stories of politics and life together in a way that will inspire and challenge readers to live a life worth living," Peter Forwood In the 30 Day devotional at the end of this book, you will find some of Grandpa's sermons delivered at small eastern North Carolina churches located in South Mills, Manteo, Edenton, Warsaw, Burgaw, Halifax, and Pikeville. Grandpa Whit graduated from Ayden Seminary, attended Elon College and finished his studies at Gainesville University, Florida. His writing is peppered with stories from his life as well as current topics. Grandpa lived a faith-filled life. He began as a storyteller to young men at the YMCAs, urging them to live decent lives. From there, he became a teacher and slowly his true calling as a preacher became evident in his message as a Superintendent to teachers in Tyrell County, North Carolina. At times, Grandpa's directness will startle you as it should. He didn't want his congregation to be lukewarm Christians, neither hot or cold. Grandpa wanted everyone to accept Christ. "He is standing at the door of your heart. Let Him in and your lukewarmness will vanish as wintertime vanishes in the kiss of spring. " Liza Weidle, Grandpa's granddaughter, compiled the collection that was found in 1987 in a box that hadn't been opened since 1950. The body of work is a legacy of faith that is more valuable than any other treasure that could have been stored in an attic. Following in her Grandfather's footsteps, Liza is the Faith Filter columnist for The Cary News. Her first book, "The Truth about Parenting" was published in 2006. Visit www.lizaweidle.com to learn more.