A Warriior Has Gone Home!

[Michael Shanlian Ph.D.]

WASHINGTON — He was described as the "evil genius" of the Nixon administration, and spent the better part of a year in prison for a Watergate-related conviction. His proclamations following his release that he was a new man, redeemed by his religious faith, were met with more than skepticism by those angered at the abuses he had perpetrated as one of Nixon's hatchet men.

But Charles "Chuck" Colson spent the next 35 years steadfast in his efforts to evangelize to a part of society scorned just as he was. And he became known perhaps just as much for his efforts to minister to prison inmates as for his infamy with Watergate.

Colson died Saturday at age 80. His death was confirmed by Jim Liske, chief executive of the Lansdowne, Va.-based Prison Fellowship Ministries that Colson founded. Liske said the preliminary cause of death was complications from brain surgery Colson had at the end of March. He underwent the surgery to remove a clot after becoming ill March 30 while speaking at a conference.

By JESSICA GRESKO 04/21/12 06:08 PM ET

Colson's transformation is a testimony of God's redemption and forgiveness. No matter what your past God can forgive and use it to bring Glory to His Name. I loved Colson's clear and concise writing style. He had a passion for the Church to rediscover their apologetic and take a stand in the Post-Modern era. His prison ministry touched thousands of lives who have been forgotten by many in the church.

He was a true Christian warrior and a American patriot. There will never be another one like him. I honor you Mr. Colson, you will be missed but not forgotten! Michael Shanlian