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July 14 1997, 1997
Volume 41, Number 8
July 14
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Bill and Vonette Bright's Wonderful Plan for the World
Evangelicalism's power couple closes in on their radical mission.
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After I stopped hating good looks, I was able to put beauty inits rightful place.
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To Kathy Thibodeaux, 'Christian ballet' is not an oxymoron.
God’s Wonder Worker
In retirement, John Wimber reflects on what he learned from building the Vineyard.
The Subversive Shepherd
Eugene Peterson calls pastors to return to the hard work of making saints.
Living the Truth
New Testament scholar Richard Hays argues that you can't understand God's Word without living God's way.
MK Memoirs
The most multiculturally literate Americans? Missionarykids.
Conservative Christians in the Cross Hairs
The IRS denies that ministries and nonprofits are unfairly targeted.
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Pro-life Legislation Makes Strides
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Charities Win Property Tax Case
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Jesus and the Big Bang
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