I have just finished reading through your third issue, and I think it is fantastic. I am impressed at the maturity of your writers, especially their spiritual discernment. A lot of Christians have been taken in by The Shack, but not you guys.
I love the emphasis on the arts and creative gifts, which are so important. And, of course, I read with special appreciation the article entitled “God’s Confidence Course.” I had exactly the same experiences as Jeremy Parker, and I’ve often said that the Marine Corps was the second most formative experience in my life – Christ being the first, obviously.
This publication is every bit as good as most of the mainline evangelical publications and in some ways maybe better in terms of content. This really is an impressive piece of work.
I really salute you young men and women from the University of Maine, and I hope there are students like you on campuses across New England and the rest of the country. If you’re ever in need of material, you’ll find a rich treasury of stuff on ColsonCenter.org.
God bless you,
Chuck Colson
Founder, Prison Fellowship
Former Special Counsel to President Nixon
Editor’s Note: Members of the editorial staff attended an apologetics conference in November 2009 at the NewLifeWorshipCenter in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Chuck Colson was one of the keynote speakers, and we were able to meet and give him a copy of our third issue thanks to our long-time supporters and mutual friends at the Cecil B. Day Foundation.
Dear DOULOS Magazine,
I just wanted to let you know that I read the fall issue of DOULOS and it was just as awesome as the first issue. I especially liked Tyler Francke’s poem “Relief.” It made me remember that I can still breathe – even when my life is really busy and stressful.
Your brother in Christ,
Jessie Daniels ’10, Business Administration: Accounting
Resident Assistant, Oak Hall
Dear DOULOS Magazine,
A student taking one of my classes handed me the latest copy of your magazine. You are to be commended for putting DOULOS together. I started to read some of the articles but realized that this is something I need time to absorb, so once my kids go to bed tonight, I will sit in my chair beside the pellet stove, cup of hot decaf in one hand (or maybe a cold beer based on Seth’s article!), and your magazine in the other.
I know the focus of the magazine is for UMaine students, but your words, articles, and commentaries are also encouraging to “professors who profess to believe.” We are all connected through Christ, but sometimes it is hard to find the connection. You have found a great way to help me stay connected with you. Well done!
