Interview by Stan Guthrie
Christian statesman, former Nixon aide says leaks were unethical and unnecessary.
As Charles Colson battles for his life, I thought I would share the only interview I ever did with this great man (above). While many would dispute his position concerning Mark Felt, this conversation reflects Mr. Colson’s driving passion for truth and righteousness, his humility, and his desire to reach others with the gospel.
Mr. Colson met me when I worked at Christianity Today and always has taken an personal interest in my career. I have saved his several thoughtful notes of encouragement, honored that such a Christian statesman even remembered my name, much less called me a colleague. When I was laid off from CT three years ago, he quickly offered me a column for BreakPoint.org, an assignment I gratefully accepted.
As my freelance career has developed since then, I have had the privilege of doing some other writing for Mr. Colson, mainly focusing on his passion to help others develop a Christian worldview. He is a man who sees the big picture while never forgetting the little guy, a truth exemplified by his prison ministry, the other great passion of his life.
In the above interview, Mr. Colson references The Good Life, his volume (with Harold Fickett) about how one finds purpose, meaning, and contentment. Whatever his sins in the Watergate era, it seems clear that Charles Colson has truly lived the good life.
May the Lord he loves continue to bless Charles Colson and his family.
