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Charles W Colson
Born again
by Charles W Colson
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84 editions published between 1972 and 2008 in 10 languages and held by 2,300 libraries worldwide Volume 2.
Kingdoms in conflict
by Charles W Colson
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10 editions published between 1987 and 1992 in 3 languages and held by 1,288 libraries worldwide "An insider's challenging view of politics, power, and the pulpit"--Jacket subtitle.
Loving God
by Charles W Colson
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42 editions published between 1982 and 2006 in 6 languages and held by 1,248 libraries worldwide In his magnificent classic, Chuck Colson shakes the church from its complacency with a penetrating look at the cost of being Christian. Here is a compelling look at the cost of discipleship and the meaning of the first and greatest Commandment.
How now shall we live
by Charles W Colson
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24 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 1,166 libraries worldwide 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.
Life sentence
by Charles W Colson
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27 editions published between 1971 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,067 libraries worldwide
Gideon's torch
by Charles W Colson
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4 editions published between 1995 and 1996 in English and held by 1,059 libraries worldwide The abortion wars and how politicians exploit them. The story begins when a woman enters a clinic and shoots a doctor. When the government cracks down, the pro-lifers reply with an abortion video on the evening news, while another group resorts to bombing. Through all this a newly elected Republican president navigates to his advantage.
The body
by Charles W Colson
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7 editions published between 1982 and 2005 in 5 languages and held by 905 libraries worldwide Jacket and spine subtitle: Being light in darkness.
The good life
by Charles W Colson
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7 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 826 libraries worldwide 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.
Why America doesn't work
by Charles W Colson
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6 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 783 libraries worldwide Calls for development of an America where people take pride in their work again, care for the needy by emphasizing the dignity of work, offer youth an educational system that ranks with the world's best and maintain a prison system that gives inmates meaningful work.
The faith : what Christians believe, why they believe it, and why it matters
by Charles W Colson
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5 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and held by 734 libraries worldwide 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.
Against the night : living in the new dark ages
by Charles W Colson
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5 editions published between 1989 and 1999 in English and held by 671 libraries worldwide "Material obsession paralyses the West and political repression grips the East. All around us crime rises, moral values decline, and families fragment. Indeed, the forecast is foreboding.... The crisis is not political; it is moral and spiritual. And so is the solution. That's why Christians are the only ones who can offer viable answers. So I have written this book not just as a warning, but as a challenge to God's people". (Preface) .
A dance with deception : revealing the truth behind the headlines
by Charles W Colson
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4 editions published in 1993 in English and held by 418 libraries worldwide Charles Colson never pulls punches in confronting the myths of modern life in light of God's truth. In A Dance With Deception, he shatters politically correct assumptions about such issues as media morality, public education, and gays in the military while challenging Christians to be salt and light in a world of deception.
Justice that restores
by Charles W Colson
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4 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and Korean and held by 412 libraries worldwide Colson contends that a system of true justice can be built only if it is based on the foundation of a sound worldview. What we believe as individuals about the value of life, the essence of human nature, and the possibility of redemption is the critical issue that determines an effective approach to justice and reform. In this readable and challenging work, Colson combines his personal experience, his extensive study of the justice system and efforts at prison reform, and his encounters with prisoners themselves. Justice That Restores is insightful and prophetic; offering compelling answers to the failures of America's system of justice.
The glory of Christmas
by Charles R Swindoll
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1 edition published in 1996 in English and held by 402 libraries worldwide A collection of inspirational writings that focus on the birth of Jesus Christ and the many gifts of the Christmas season.
The God of stones and spiders : letters to a church in exile
by Charles W Colson
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2 editions published between 1990 and 1991 in English and held by 398 libraries worldwide
Burden of truth : defending truth in an age of unbelief
by Charles W Colson
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2 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 359 libraries worldwide
Who speaks for God? : confronting the world with real Christianity
by Charles W Colson
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2 editions published in 1985 in English and held by 352 libraries worldwide
Human dignity in the biotech century : a Christian vision for public policy
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 319 libraries worldwide
Being the body
by Charles W Colson
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4 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 315 libraries worldwide
Dancing with Max : a mother and son who broke free
by Emily Colson
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2 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 306 libraries worldwide more
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Alternative Names
Colson, Charles 1931-
Colson, Charles W.
Colson, Charles Wendell.
Colson, Chuck.
Colson, Chuck, 1931-
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English
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