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The Impossibility of Thanksgiving
Why gratefulness is more gift than duty.
Mark Galli

My Top 5 Movies on Thankfulness
By Annie Young Frisbie

An Edwards-ian Thanksgiving
In November 1739, Jonathan Edwards preached not freedom from want, but freedom from demons.

Poll: Will you do something for Thanksgiving with people from your church?

Who's Next
The Green Baptist
Jonathan Merritt seeks a renewed approach to American society.
Tim Stafford

'A Voice for Sanity'
J. Lee Grady doesn't want your gold. The journalist wants a 'Holy Ghost housecleaning' of the charismatic movement.
Also: Modern-Day Mordecai
Inside CT: The Next Redesign

Political Advocacy Tracker
What Does the Manhattan Declaration Really Mean?
Also: advocacy groups gear up for the Christmas shopping season with politics and compassion.

Christ at the Center
Michael Horton says we need to once again let our lives and churches be driven by the gospel.

Leaders Issue 'A Call of Christian Conscience'
Manhattan Declaration charges Christians to stick to their convictions.

Trees Of Life
How Floresta integrates development discipleship, and creation care overseas.
Also: A Grounded Faith

'O, Evangelicos!'
We need not abandon our name—just live up to it. By Philip Yancey

From CT Entertainment:
Reviews:
The Road — 4 stars
Fantastic Mr. Fox — 3.5 stars
The Princess and the Frog — 2 stars
Old Dogs — 0 stars
Me and Orson Welles — 2.5 stars

[tuesday \| 11.24.09] Jonathan Merritt: The Green Baptist What Does the Manhattan Declaration Really Mean?	[monday \| 11.23.09] J. Lee Grady: 'A Voice For Sanity' J. Lee Grady: Modern-Day Mordecai The Next CT Redesign
[friday \| 11.20.09] Trees Of Life A Grounded Faith	[thursday \| 11.19.09] Michael Horton: Christ at the Center Cleaning Up After Others
[wednesday \| 11.18.09] *Philip Yancey Bids Adieu* to His CT Column Wilson's Bookmarks**	[tuesday \| 11.17.09] Brad Abare: Mobile Smart Phones Mark Kellner: Online Video John Dyer: What You Least Expect

[The Latest]

California mayor apologizes for remark about gays
A Northern California mayor is apologizing for comments he made to The New York Times that gays will not go to heaven. (Associated Press)
Oregon may allow teachers to wear religious clothing
An Oregon legislative leader plans to introduce a bill to repeal a 1923 state law that bans teachers from wearing religious garb. (Associated Press)
Legalise assisted suicide, Kirk minister says
A retired Church of Scotland minister is calling for assisted suicide to be legalized so that patients could end their lives "in an ethical and merciful manner". (The Times)
Gay marriage momentum stalls in 2 states
Legislatures in New York and New Jersey have failed to schedule long-expected votes on bills to recognize the unions in those states. (Associated Press)
D.C.'s social changes shift clergy's place at the table
D.C.'s same-sex marriage debate pushes some clergy further to the sidelines (Washington Post)
Catholic Leaders Fight Social Change
The U.S. Catholic bishops pushed for the passage of an amendment to the House health care reform bill limiting the use of taxpayer funds for abortions. (NPR)

[Top Stories]

Obama Seeks Revision of Health Plan Abortion Limits
The president said he wanted to make sure a health bill amendment was not “restricting women’s insurance choices.” (The New York Times)
For Opponents of Abortion, a Victory in Health Care Vote
A restriction on abortion coverage, added late Saturday to the health care bill passed by the House, has energized abortion opponents with their biggest victory in years — emboldening them for a pitched battle in the Senate. (The New York Times)
House votes strict ban on abortion subsidies
A bipartisan House coalition voted Saturday to prohibit coverage of abortions in a new government-run health care plan that Democrats would establish to compete with private insurers. (Associated Press)
Suspect in Fort Hood shooting, a Muslim, asked Army to discharge him, aunt said
In an interview, his aunt, Noel Hasan of Falls Church, said he had endured name-calling and harassment about his Muslim faith for years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and had sought for several years to be discharged from the military. (Washington Post)
Publishing venture pairing Pastor Rick Warren and Reader's Digest crumbles within a year
A joint publishing venture between influential pastor Rick Warren and Reader's Digest magazine has collapsed less than a year after it was announced with great fanfare. (Associated Press)
Evangelical leader Dobson leaving radio show that elevated him to national prominence
James Dobson, the voice of conservative Christian group Focus on the Family since its inception, is leaving the organization's flagship daily radio broadcast. (Associated Press)

[CT Classics]CT Classic: Is Halloween a Witches' Brew?
Or have Christians been spooked out of celebrating a part of their rich tradition?

By Harold L. Myra | posted 10/01/2000

Cancer's Unexpected Blessings
When you enter the Valley of the Shadow of Death, things change.

Tony Snow | posted 7/20/2007

Embrace Your Inner Pentecostal
"Holy Spirit religion" is quietly infiltrating the church, revitalizing us all.

Chris Armstrong | posted 9/19/2006

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