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February 4, 2002

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February 4, 2002

Is the God of Muhammad the Father of Jesus?

The answer to this question reveals the heart of our faith

Does God Hear Muslims' Prayers? Subscriber access only

We must remember that God does not deal with theologies; he deals with persons.

One African Nation Under God Subscriber access only

Zambia is missionary David Livingstone's greatest legacy. But this Christian nation isn't always heaven on earth

Fire in the Sky Subscriber access only

"Terrorism, drug wars, and international politics are just a few of the challenges confronting today's mission pilots"

"Big, Soft Targets" Subscriber access only

Christian relief agencies no longer work in war zones—they are the war zones

The Agony of the Families Subscriber access only

"As aid workers in Afghanistan went from defendants under draconian law to hostages in a war, their loved ones at home also underwent a trial"

Whatever Happened to Repentance? Subscriber access only

We've come to think our faith is about comfort. It's not

A Daily Repentance Workout Subscriber access only

"As we grow in knowledge of ourselves, God's grace allows us to resist habitual sin and grow in self-control"

Classroom Corrections Subscriber access only

Some crimes can only be prevented with chalk and ruler

Still Somebody Subscriber access only

"Despite an embarrassing scandal and widespread irritation with his methods, Jesse Jackson continues to be an influential voice in the church. Should evangelicals listen?"

Only God Is Free Subscriber access only

Many discussions about openness theology assume that human freedom and divine freedom are pretty much the same thing. They're not

Washington: Midterm Exams Subscriber access only

"GOP, Democrats count on religious vote for congressional campaigns."

September 11: Church Binds 9/11 Wounds with Quick Cash Subscriber access only

A New York mission offers aid to those who need it without all the red tape

Mining Controversy: Robertson Takes Flak for Gold-Mining Venture Subscriber access only

"Freedom Gold has not yet mined much in Liberia, but it is already producing critical media attention for its founder."

Rite of Passage: Promise Keepers Begins to Evangelize Boys Subscriber access only

"The youth-orientated Passage draws 14,000 to Ohio rally"

Bible Translation: Revised NIV Makes Its Debut

Translators alter 7 percent of the text to update style and gender issues.

Southern Baptists: SBC Agency May Revoke D.C. Funds Subscriber access only

"The District of Columbia Baptist Convention may lose $475,000 in annual support because of differences with the North American Mission Board"

Afghanistan: Entrapment Suspected Subscriber access only

Shelter Now leader believes workers were pawns in Taliban scheme

North Africa: Interest in Satellite TV Up Since 9/11 Subscriber access only

North Africans are showing a growing interest in Christian programs

Philipines: Missionary Couple Remains in Limbo Subscriber access only

The apparently poor condition of the Burnhams has given the case a new urgency

China: Church Leader Gets Reprieve Subscriber access only

China's case against Gong Shengliang now on hold

Kenya: Christians Flee Rioting Subscriber access only

Tensions between landowners and tenants spark violence in Nairobi slum

Quotation Marks Subscriber access only

"Recent comments on religion and politics, self-defense for clergy, and atheists in Sunday School"

Go Figure Subscriber access only

Do Christian readers want more fiction or more Bible studies?

Today's Sermon: Thou Shalt Not Steal Subscriber access only

Several pastors caught using the words of others without attribution.

Raiders of the Lost Ark Subscriber access only

An Ethiopian tabot lost for 130 years is found in a cathedral cupboard

The Holy City Subscriber access only

"A mayoral ban in Inglis, Florida designates the town free of Satan"

The Lowdown on Downloads

"Now that Napster is all but dead, Christian music companies are the first to try its model for profit"

Commercial Brake Subscriber access only

Advertising for a Church of England diocese equates Jesus' crucifixion to body piercing

Missing God at Macalester Subscriber access only

A college president asks his students to start praying for better survey results

Outpaced by Islam? Subscriber access only

The Muslim challenge is growing faster than our Christian outreach

Bad Priorities Can Kill Subscriber access only

"In churches where missions is a program, it is the first thing cut in hard times"

In the Word: The Jesus Scandal Subscriber access only

The church has a long history of discomfort with Christ

God's Mission Subscriber access only

Quotations to stir the heart and mind on being Christian

The Long View: Wielding the Sword Subscriber access only

Early believers were not as troubled as we are by the use of force

A Quiet Compromise Subscriber access only

Why a moment of silence is better than school prayer

Nights of the Living Dead

"Do horror films help us conquer our fears, or merely exploit them?"

Coming to a Screen Near You

"Cloud Ten moves beyond end-times fare, and The Count of Monte Cristo brings swashbuckling into a new millennium"

Tall Tales Subscriber access only

Two Christian thrillers rediscover the 'giants' of Genesis 6 (and Enoch).

No Longer Just a Rock Band

The CCM culture awakens to the praise within Third Day’s songs

Was Just Wondering… Subscriber access only

Twenty questions that nag me after September 11

The 10,000-Mile Courtship Subscriber access only

Behind Ted Olsen's report on Zambia.

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