Stephen Olford is without question one of the great Preachers of the World:

Son of a missionary to Africa

Did not want to go through the trials and tribulations of a missionary.

Was mistreated by Christians in England and rebelled against God.

Studied to become an engineer.

Developed a new carburetor and got into racing motorcycles.

Remembers his mother praying and weeping for him.

Injured in a motorcycle accident and was given two weeks to live.

Refused to see the pastors who visited him – still rebellious.

Received a letter from his dad sent three months earlier with the following message: “Only one life ‘twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.”

Stephen’s response: “Lord, if You will heal my body, I

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