From the Preface of his book, Life Sentence....
As this book is published, my prayers are simply these:
1. That my own experiences--the triumphs and the failures, the questions with which I've wrestled and some answers I've learned, the challenges I see--may encourage others to grow in their faith and commitment.
2. That the renewal in our churches turns them into mighty instruments for God's transforming work in our society.
3. That many thousands of spiritually renewed people begin to visit the prisons of America, bringing light and hope into dark and despairing cells.
4. That Christians might assault all areas of human need with the compassion of Him who died on the cross for all mankind.
5. That a doubting and cynical world will be drawn to countless examples of Christians living out their faith, caring and sacrificing for one another,and will see that this does make a difference in all of life.
6. That Christians will reject shallow faith and will hunger and thirst after righteousness through the authority of Holy Scripture, the person of Jesus Christ, the power of the Holy Spirit.
I dare to dream great dreams because it is a great God we serve.
-- Chuck Colson
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