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Dr. Charlie W.
Shedd
was a master communicator of homespun wisdom. He spent a lifetime
making God's grandest truth available to even the simplest of folks. Dr. Shedd served as a Presbyterian minister for over 50 years. He was the shepherd of small country churches and big city cathedrals. Along the way, he walked alongside janitors, farmers, physicians, and presidential cabinet members. "Pastor Shedd" never met a stranger, or left anyone who did not feel richer for being in this presence. He authored over 40 books, written nationally syndicated columns, and was a
favorite guest of numerous television and radio personalities. He was
credited with being originator of Perhaps
more than anything, save his role as a husband to Martha and later to Anna
Ruth, Charlie will be remembered for advice on love and relat Charlie Shedd came to personify the best ideals of Christian counseling. He knew the pain life can bring. He knew how to communicate God's love and wisdom directly to aching hearts. We remember Charlie and the way he always signed off his radio program: God loves you and so do I and there ain't nothin' you can do about it.
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the Christian weight-loss movement, and along
with Bill Cosby, he helped plant Quest courses in thousands of middle and high
schools across the country.
ionships.
The high-water mark for these efforts can be found in the classic books,
Letters to Karen and Letters to Philip. These books have sold in the
millions. He mentored a Christian generation in the art of keeping
Christ and joy in the heart of relationships.
