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February (Web-only) 2011

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The Majestic Silver Strings

Do Christian Athletes Strike Out on Big-dollar Contracts?

Albert Pujols is holding out for the largest contract in baseball history.

Of Gods and Men

A quiet, profound meditation on martyrdom, based on a true story of Trappist monks.

The Grace Card

Conventional Christian film gets emotional boost by powerful acting and character study.

How Said Musa's Case Got Attention (Updated: Musa Released from Prison)

The Red Cross employee had been sentenced to death.

A Healing Journey

Life has been hard for Louis Gossett Jr. since winning an Oscar in 1983, but he's found God and grace in recent years.

Somali Pirates Kill Bible Distributors

A Fuller Seminary graduate was killed with three others after they were taken hostage.

Q & A: Mike Huckabee on Faith, Social Issues, and a Possible Run

A possible presidential candidate talks on issues like immigration and the environment and the faith of politicians.

Magic

The Magic Place

Best of Gloucester County

Level Ground

Overflowing with Compassion

Since having a few big years in CCM, Shaun Groves has been focusing on his work with Compassion International.

Vanishing on 7th Street

Shades of Twilight Zone and Left Behind can't overcome this film's problems.

Unknown

The deeper implications are void because this thriller lacks thrills.

I Am Number Four

An alien with budding superpowers hides from assassins by pretending to go to high school.

Polling Evangelicals: Cut Aid to World's Poor, Unemployed

A new survey suggests evangelicals prefer the spending on schools, the military, & police.

Learning to Count to One

New math for those addicted to getting higher and higher in their churches.

Going Deep

The songs of gospel legend Mavis Staples cover 60 years of American history.

Through the Open Door

Love Riot

Aftermath

Do Egypt's Evangelicals Get Along with the Coptic Orthodox?

More than they used to, say observers and insiders.

Just Go With It

Adam Sandler. Vulgar humor and stupidity. Oh, and some rom-com sweetness.

Gnomeo and Juliet

Shakespeare, Elton John, and Garden Gnomes come together in a tale of love and lawns.

Critics' Choice Awards of 2010

A stuttering monarch, a Facebook flick, and a truly gritty western top our list.

The Muslim Brotherhood and the Gospel of Christ

Why Christians might be safer if the Muslim Brotherhood were a part of the government.

Egyptian Christians Reflect on Moment in History

Born and baptized in blood, the Church in Egypt is hardly a newcomer to hardship, notes Egypt's Anglican bishop.

Broken But Hopeful

Many 2010 movies echo the recurrent theme of Scripture.

The United States Needs an Ambassador for Religious Freedom Now

The Obama administration must send a clear signal to Egypt and the Middle East that they must embrace religious freedom in full.

See You

Crazy Love

Bright Morning Stars

The Long Surrender

Music for the Big Moments

Over the Rhine's fans have always connected with their songs, and with 'The Long Surrender,' that connection is stronger than ever. A conversation with Linford Detweiler.

Redeeming Bonhoeffer (The Book)

The problem with Eric Metaxas's portrayal of the German hero as an evangelical.

Egyptian Christians Join Calls for Reform

Protests enter second week as Mubarak resists ouster.

The Most Redeeming Films of 2010

For the third straight year, a Pixar flick tops our list.

The Best Albums of 2010

CT picks the year's best in popular music.

Super Bowl Evangelism

Why Jesus did not say, "Market your neighbor as yourself."

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