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Former Nixon aide Chuck Colson dies at 80
CBS News ^ | April 21, 2012 | Leigh Ann Caldwell

Posted on 04/21/2012 1:46:26 PM PDT by Kaslin

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To: Kaslin

RIP Chuck


41 posted on 04/21/2012 5:44:55 PM PDT by CountryClassSF
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Our Lord forgives and makes us whole again..

Eternal Peace, you have earned it..


42 posted on 04/21/2012 6:32:48 PM PDT by haircutter
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To: Kaslin

RIP Chuck You were an ok guy!


43 posted on 04/21/2012 6:41:35 PM PDT by tallyhoe
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To: Kaslin

Mr. Colson was a true servant of the living God. He lived out his faith day in and day out. Many were blessed by his genuine touch and his writings.

My only regret was to read the comment section at the end of the CBS story. How awful most of those people were and it only reinforces the scriptural teaching of faith being foolishness to the unbeliever. These people that posted are vile and wicked in desperate need of a relationship with Christ. I’m sure if Mr. Colson would have met any of them on the street or in need, he would have given them a big hug and told them he loved them and so does God. That’s the kind of guy we lost and heaven gained.

I am certain Mr. Colson has now heard the words of his Savior, “Well done thou good and faithful servant”.


44 posted on 04/21/2012 6:54:06 PM PDT by copaliscrossing (Progressives are Socialists)
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To: ohioWfan
I'll look forward to meeting Chuck in the presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ.....both as sinners saved by grace.

Perfectly stated. I met Chuck Colson years ago at a dinner for my daughter's school, and felt privileged to be in his presence. What always struck me was his love for "the least of these" - people who could never do anything for him. His servant's heart is reflected in one of Prison Fellowship Ministries' least known charities: cleaning up and restoring crime scenes in private homes.

I thank God for the redeemed life of Chuck Colson, and I look forward to seeing him again.

46 posted on 04/21/2012 7:15:41 PM PDT by Always A Marine
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To: katiedidit1

He has met Jesus face to face!!! Imagine that....


47 posted on 04/21/2012 9:06:46 PM PDT by caww
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To: Kaslin

RIP, Mr. Colson. I had the pleasure of meeting him briefly at one of R.C. Sproul’s Ligonier conferences many years ago.


48 posted on 04/21/2012 10:32:43 PM PDT by ReformationFan
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To: Kaslin

His Christian radio spots were amazing. Heaven’s gain is our loss.


49 posted on 04/21/2012 10:38:26 PM PDT by Rides_A_Red_Horse
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To: Kaslin

Chuck Colson became a wonderful Christian. His perspective was generally a wonderful insight amidst a bunch of opinions.

RIP, Brother Colson.


50 posted on 04/21/2012 10:55:22 PM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Pray Continued Victory for our Troops Still in Afghan!)
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To: Kaslin
I read several of this man's books. He proved a formative influence in my early understanding of different branches of the Christian family.

Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord.

51 posted on 04/22/2012 5:03:09 AM PDT by Lexinom (Mitt < 1,144)
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To: stephenjohnbanker

RIP, Chuck...you are missed already.

A good man, did good work for America.


52 posted on 04/22/2012 6:58:07 AM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: Wally_Kalbacken
Just got the NYT breaking news alert ... Charles W. Colson, Watergate Felon Reborn as Evangelical Leader ...
I saw the AP piece about Colson's death and it referred to him as one of Nixon's (Watergate) hatchet men.
That the man experienced a real jailhouse conversion and lead a truly remarkable life helping others means nothing to these scumbags.
You'd think he was the one who sold missile secrets to the Chinese or made secret deals with the Russians.

Feckin' commies.
53 posted on 04/22/2012 9:20:54 AM PDT by oh8eleven (RVN '67-'68)
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To: oh8eleven
Actually, he converted before going to prison, which is why he pleaded guilty. Any media reporting to the contrary is in error.
54 posted on 04/22/2012 1:46:30 PM PDT by ru4liberty
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To: ru4liberty

I note how the headlines have changed from “former Watergate”, to “former Nixon aide”..

I guess there has been some criticism of the media...


55 posted on 04/22/2012 2:48:22 PM PDT by CondorFlight (I)
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To: ru4liberty

Thx ...


56 posted on 04/22/2012 3:07:42 PM PDT by oh8eleven (RVN '67-'68)
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To: Uncle Slayton

The gospel will also be shared...


57 posted on 04/23/2012 11:29:16 AM PDT by seanmerc
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To: Mrs. Don-o

Amen.


58 posted on 04/23/2012 12:07:56 PM PDT by jjm2111
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To: Kaslin

I read one of his books about the prison ministry. Seemed like a good man.


59 posted on 04/23/2012 12:09:36 PM PDT by jjm2111
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To: rightwingintelligentsia
True to form, the AOL home page headline is “Watergate Figure, ‘Evil Genuis’ Dead at 80.”

If articles with headlines like this, or for that matter any anti Conservative/Christian article, is able to be posted under, I sure hope freepers take every opportunity to put their insights down for all the world to see and learn by.

60 posted on 04/25/2012 5:34:06 PM PDT by Bellflower (The LORD is Holy, separated from all sin, perfect, righteous, high and lifted up.)
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