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December 9, 2002

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December 9, 2002

The Ultimate Language Lesson Subscriber access only

Teaching English may well be the 21st century's most promising way to take the Good News to the world

"Violent Night, Holy Night" Subscriber access only

The Apocrypha tells us about the brutal and seductive world Jesus was born into

Three Temptations of Spiritual Formation

"When seeking to be shaped by Christ, It is all too easy to veer from a fully Christian approach"

"Ears to Hear, Eyes to See" Subscriber access only

Luci Shaw's poetry helps us pay attention to God's world

New Sect: Weigh Down guru Gwen Shamblin's Remnant Fellowship grows. Subscriber access only

"Remnant Fellowship grows, but critics see 'graceless legalism.'"

Politics: Prochoice activists take aim at Christian FDA candidate. Subscriber access only

The Christian Medical Association says critics fear David Hager's well-grounded opposition

"Human Rights: Activists celebrate as President signs Sudan Peace Act," Subscriber access only

But sanctions are at President's discretion

Fraud: Financial Warfare scam targets black churches. Subscriber access only

Feds crack down on Financial Warfare Club

Homosexuality: Reformed church in Toronto welcomes active gay leaders. Subscriber access only

Toronto church's stance sharply at odds with denomination

"India: Despised Dalits quit Hinduism, find new dignity in Christ." Subscriber access only

'Untouchables' find new dignity in Christian faith

Israel: Good Samaritan tangled in red tape. Subscriber access only

Jonathan Miles battles red tape to connect Israeli doctors and Palestinian children

"Clean Flicks, Illegal Flicks?"

Hollywood directors file suit against CleanFlicks

Quotation Marks Subscriber access only

Recent comments about the belief in hell and naming yourself God

Go Figure Subscriber access only

Is cheating more rampant at religious high schools?

Muslim Phobic No More Subscriber access only

Verbal attacks on Islam sabotage evangelism.

When Pastors Plagiarize Subscriber access only

"The church suffers from the illusion that the sermon is the creative, prophetic effort of the lonely individual"

Blinded by Pop Praise Subscriber access only

"To see God high and lifted up, just open your eyes"

Heightened Hostilities in Egypt Subscriber access only

What you can do to help persecuted Christians in Egypt

The Real Gospel Subscriber access only

"In a postmodern world in which people see many 'truths' as equally valid, how can you convince someone of the truth of salvation through Christ"

How to Survive Grief Subscriber access only

An honest reflection on the death of an infant daughter

A Wounded Shepherd Subscriber access only

A Texas pastor's congregation moves in for the kill in the engaging debut novel Leaving Ruin

Celtic Music in a Christian Key

John Doan's 20-string harp-guitar and stories bring greater depth to the genre

Homespun Stories Subscriber access only

"Starting as Sunday morning sermons, Leaving North Haven's essays charm and amuse"

Shockingly Beautiful Prose Subscriber access only

"Leif Enger's debut novel, Peace Like a River, tells of family, faith, and miracles"

New Christian Allegory Subscriber access only

Science-fiction adventure novel Arena thrives with spiritual symbolism

A Wry Debut Novel Subscriber access only

Simmering under the story of A Place Called Wiregrass are commentaries on racism and church neglect of the poor

Just War in Iraq Subscriber access only

Sometimes going to war is the charitable thing to do

The 419 Fraud Subscriber access only

New twist on an old scam tempts Christians to accept millions from a Muslim convert

Swindle Taints Nigerian Church Subscriber access only

Church growth and credibility in danger because of scam

Evangelicals Grow as Political Force Subscriber access only

New interest in public policy fuels election wins

Word Made Flesh

Quotations to stir heart and mind about the Incarnation

'Confessing' Christians Stick It Out Subscriber access only

"Some conservatives, however, give up on reforming their denominations"

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