I learned one thing in Watergate: I was well-intentioned but rationalized illegal behavior," he said. "You cannot live your life other than walking in the truth. Your means are as important as your ends.
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Chuck's letters from the USS Mellette are full of him saying, Brad Allen really got to me about religion. I think we should have prayer in our house. I think we should say grace before meals. Brad Allen tells me if I don't start having a relationship with the Lord, I will just end up another successful executive, president of the Westchester County Golf Club, and then die of a heart attack at age 50. ... I suddenly recognized that Brad Allen did have a big impact on my spiritual development.Chuck Colson
May the Christian church never be regarded as a special interest group. We're here because we love our neighbor.
Chuck Colson
Hurricane Katrina was a wake-up call to this country . . . It wakes us up to the fact that our God is sovereign and we should be constantly in a state of repentance humbly seeking God's favor.
Chuck Colson
Deep Throat is a guy who could have your files and mine in his trust.
Chuck Colson
We are not looking for power, ... We are not looking for prestige. We are here because we care very, very deeply about the nation. ... We love God, we love our neighbors and we act out of a love of God and love of our neighbors.
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