New Releases by Charles W. Colson

One of the most respected and influential Christian leaders of the last several decades, Chuck Colson engaged millions through his books, public speaking, and radio broadcasts. In My Final Word, longtime Colson coauthor Anne Morse has selected and arranged pieces Colson wrote mostly during the last decade of his life, spotlighting what he saw as key topics of ongoing importance for Christian cultural engagement. Some of these issues include: crime and punishment natural law Islam same-sex marriage the persecution of Christians and more Longtime readers and new readers alike will be struck by the power and immediacy of Colson’s arguments. My Final Word is a fitting end to Colson’s distinguished publishing career, a behind-the-scenes encounter with an influential thinker, and a needed call to an ongoing and relevant Christian public witness.

Charles Colson discusses how to make it through troubled times. Equips listeners to live fearlessly, with confidence in God''s love and ultimate power, in the midst of an increasingly godless world.

The Faith is a study for our troubled times and for decades to come, for Christians and non-Christians alike. Chuck Colson and Gabe Lyons will lead you through six thought-provoking, soul-searching, and powerful sessions on the great, historical central truths of Christianity that have sustained believers through the centuries. Brought to immediacy with vivid, true stories, here is what Christianity is really about and why it is a religion of hope, redemption, and beauty. Six sessions include: What is Christianity? The Fall and God’s Response The Cross and Reconciliation The Nature of God The Community of God The Joy of Orthodoxy Designed for use with the video.

In this six-session small group Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), Doing the Right Thing, from Chuck Colson, Robert George, and an all-star panel examines how ethical and character issues relate to life at home, school, and the workplace. Doing the Right Thing explores the ethical and moral breakdown hitting culture from all sides. Through panel discussions, interviews, and live student questions it raises ethical issues in a non-condemning but challenging way, stimulating thought, discussion, and action. This Participant Guide encourages viewers to examine themselves and how ethical and character issues relate to their lives at home, school, and the workplace. As a result of this discussion and self-examination, participants will exhort each other and promote an ethic of virtue in their spheres of influence and in the culture at large. This examination of ethics consists of six sessions, each designed to last approximately one hour. Each session consists of thirty minutes of video and thirty minutes of discussion. Session topics include: How did we get into this mess? Is there truth, a moral law we all can know? If we know what is right, can we do it? What does it mean to be human? Ethics in the market place Ethics in public life Designed for use with the Doing the Right Thing Video Study (sold separately).

Boehme, a single mother who has faced life''s toughest obstacles, relates how her 19-year-old autistic son, Max, unraveled the thinking of those who tried to teach him and help him--a lesson that the seemingly weak people can be more powerful than the strong. (Practical Life)

In 1974 Charles W. Colson pleaded guilty to Watergate-related offenses and, after a tumultuous investigation, served seven months in prison. In his search for meaning and purpose in the face of the Watergate scandal, Colson penned Born Again. This unforgettable memoir shows a man who, seeking fulfillment in success and power, found it, paradoxically, in national disgrace and prison. In more than three decades since its initial publication, Born Again has brought hope and encouragement to millions. This remarkable story of new life continues to influence lives around the world. This expanded edition includes a brand-new introduction and a new epilogue by Colson, recounting the writing of his bestselling book and detailing some of the ways his background and ministry have brought hope and encouragement to so many.

Addresses modern-world questions about the Christian religion and its tenets, drawing on historical events and present-day anecdotes to illustrate its joyful aspects while explaining the faith''s embrace of the example and message of Jesus.

This was a book waiting for Chuck Colson to write. As no other evangelical author can, Colson brings his political experience, thoroughly changed life, and lucid writing together at just the right time . . . "Moody Monthly."

Today''s world moves at sometimes a maddening and confusing pace. We all need time each day to focus on what''s important—what truly matters in light of eternity, what will make an impact on this world. In this One Year devotional, Charles Colson helps us all become people of purpose, day in and day out. When we, as Christians, become focused on God''s clear call to be light in this world, we together can make a difference in all arenas of life—from science to politics, from the arts to mass media. The book in brief: Daily words of wisdom Action-oriented devotions Covers hot topics from politics to media to science

This is a booklet that is a great tool for Christians to give to seekers. The booklet presents readers with a dozen different life stories relating questions that a majority of people struggle with in their lives. Christians can give this booklet to seekers to speak to the question of the meaning of life as it relates to various audiences—successful businessmen and businesswomen, students, people recovering from disasters, parents struggling with decisions related to their special-needs child, and more. This booklet invites the reader to take seriously the search for purpose, meaning, and truth in life.

A través de historias fascinantes de la vida real, que muestran las filosofías por las que las personas viven y persiguen la buena vida, Chuck Colson explora los asuntos del placer, la felicidad y satisfacción y cómo las personas los logran. Entreteje historias de la vida real de personas que viven dedicados a buscar su felicidad y las yuxtapone con gente común luchando por servir a otros y buscar a Dios. La vida buena está escrito en un estilo accesible y amigable y, en esencia, muestra un punto de vista cristiano sobre lo que define la buena vida. Sharing from his own life, as well as the stories of others, Chuck Colson exposes the counterfeits of the good life and leads readers to the only true source of meaning and purpose, Jesus Christ. But he does that in an unusual way, allowing powerful stories to illustrate how people have lived out their beliefs in ways that either satisfy or leave them empty. Colson addresses seekers—people looking for the truth. He shows through stories that the truth is knowable and that the truly good life is one that lives within the truth. Through the book, readers get to understand their own stories and find answers to their own search for meaning, purpose, and truth.

Explores the beliefs and assumptions that shape people''s lives, and explains how people''s world views can in turn shape what they will become in the future.

Using sound biblical truth and concise examples of individual situations, Colson helps readers uncover and dispel what he perceives to be the lies that are interwoven into government and media today.

Using Biblical quotes and his own personal beliefs, the author presents analysis and a critique on some of the contemporary viewpoints presented to the public by the popular media, educational leaders, scientists, and politicians.

Discusses how a person''s view of the world influences how a person lives and argues that Christians are called not only to personal faith but to a biblical worldview.

Editors Charles W. Colson and Nigel M. de S. Cameron, along with a panel of expert contributors address in twelve essays the watershed legal and ethical challenges before us in twenty-first century biotechnology: stem cell research, cloning, gene therapy, pharmacogenomics, cybernetics, abortion and more.

"An updated and expanded edition of the landmark book The body."--Dust jacket.

Custom edition for Man in the Mirror. An examination of the Christian life, discipleship, and what it means to truly love God, filled with fascinating anecdotes, by the founder of Prison Fellowship.

Something clearly is wrong with the current justice system in which repeat incarceration is high, injustice is rampant, and 25 percent of African-American males can expect to spend time behind bars. Colson''s biblical ideas for reform have the potential to turn the system around, keep innocent people out of prison, and give victims some relief.

Each of these three books (Developing a Christian Worldview of Science and Evolution, Developing a Christian Worldview of the Problem of Evil, and Developing a Christian Worldview of the Christian in Today''s Culture) is drawn from Colson''s highly successful How Now Shall We Live? Shorter in length and accessible to readers, the Developing a Christian Worldview series is ideal for small-group study and classroom use. Each chapter begins with pre-reading questions, and each study session is made up of newly written discussion questions, role-playing activities, and challenges to implement key insights. All are designed to help readers grasp Colson''s arguments and learn how to use the points effectively with non-Christians.

Each of these three books (Developing a Christian Worldview of Science and Evolution, Developing a Christian Worldview of the Problem of Evil,and Developing a Christian Worldview of the Christian in Today''s Culture) is drawn from Colson''s highly successful How Now Shall We Live?Shorter in length and accessible to readers, the Developing a Christian Worldview series is ideal for small-group study and classroom use. Each chapter begins with pre-reading questions, and each study session is made up of newly written discussion questions, role-playing activities, and challenges to implement key insights. All are designed to help readers grasp Colson''s arguments and learn how to use the points effectively with non-Christians.

Each of these three books ("Developing a Christian Worldview of Science and Evolution, Developing a Christian Worldview of the Problem of Evil, " and "Developing a Christian Worldview of the Christian in Today''s Culture") is drawn from Colson''s highly successful "How Now Shall We Live?" Shorter in length and accessible to readers, the Developing a Christian Worldview series is ideal for small-group study and classroom use. Each chapter begins with pre-reading questions, and each study session is made up of newly written discussion questions, role-playing activities, and challenges to implement key insights. All are designed to help readers grasp Colson''s arguments and learn how to use the points effectively with non-Christians.

In the "How Now Shall We Live? Devotional, " readers will find further encouragement to become counterculture Christians. Through inspiring true stories and compelling teaching, the 365 devotions, compiled from Chuck Colson''s daily "BreakPoint" radio commentaries, challenge Christians to redeem modern culture by living out a biblical worldview.