Born Again

I was in High School during the political turmoil of the early 1970's.  Richard Nixon was President.  The radical 60's were over and the unpopular Viet Nam war was winding down.  Leading up to the election of 1972, a break in at a condominium/apartment/office complex called Watergate dominated the news.  A powerful aid to the President, Charles Colson, became embroiled in the investigations.
Born Again is the story of his life, involvement in "Watergate", Christian conversion, indictment, and prison sentence.

I never read the book when it was written back in the late 1970's.  I just finished reading it last week on vacation.  It's a story of pride, arrogance, emptiness, repentance, conversion, accepting responsibility, and spiritual growth.  Along with an insider's look at the what goes on in the White House.
And it is interesting to look back on the controversies with the perspective that 40 years later can give to the period.

We spent last week at Bass Point Resort at Lake of the Ozarks for family vacation.  Everyone made it for at least a couple days (out of a possible 61) , except one niece and one nephew and his family.  I managed to fit in a lot of sleeping and eating, plus a little reading, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, and fishing.  I didn't catch a lot, but I did get a 14" crappie.
Unfortunately we were there at the same time and just a few miles from the tragic accident that killed 4 people including 3 from Benson.  Cousin Paul (who was also there) worked with the father at Cat.  That can cast a pall over the enjoyment of a vacation.

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
John 3:3