Chuck Colson

The kingdom of God lost a powerful voice when Charles “Chuck” Colson died on April 21 at the age of 80. Many remember Colson as the “evil genius” who did President Nixon’s dirty work during the Watergate scandal. However, Christians remember him as a powerful preacher, insightful writer and one of the most brilliant defenders of the faith that the world has ever seen.

If we can learn anything at all from the life of Chuck Colson, it is that God gives second chances. Colson admitted that he was once a selfish and power-hungry individual, seeking his own gain, often at the expense of others. He acknowledged that he was guilty of criminal activities and that he deserved to spend time in prison.

However, Colson turned his life around in a very dramatic fashion. He repented of his sinful life and turned toward God. Not only did he write and speak about the Christian faith, he founded Prison Fellowship, the world’s largest ministry to prisoners.

Chuck Colson proved that you can have a very poor first half of your life and still end up living a meaningful, productive life. That gives hope to those who have made a mess of their lives. If Chuck Colson can get a “do-over”, so can anyone else.

How about you? Do you need a second chance? You’re in luck! Our God is a God of second chances!