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Miracles in Mozambique: How Mama Heidi Reaches the Abandoned

There are credible reports that Heidi Baker heals the deaf and raises the dead. One thing is for sure: She loves the poor like no other in this forgotten corner of the planet.

Getting to the Crux of Calvary

Each atonement theory highlights a truth about the Cross—but none more so than Christ's substitutionary death.

From Powerlifter to Powerless

How physical debility strengthened my reliance on God.

Q & A: Ross Douthat on Rooting Out Bad Religion

Why the New York Times columnist wants to see America return to its confessional roots.

Works and Words: Why You Can't Preach the Gospel with Deeds

And why it's important to say so.

Briefing

Spotlight

Forced Out: Pastors' Fight and Flight

Research shows more than a quarter of pastors have been edged out of a church, regardless of denomination.
Headlines

Go Figure Subscriber access only

Recent stats on prison ministry, spirituality, and geography.

Quotation Marks

Recent remarks on Pat Robertson, surprise persecution simulations, and more.

Sensation Before Scholarship: Gospel Fragment Tantalizes Experts

Previous forgeries make announcements of new archeological discoveries difficult to believe.

Black Church Barrios: African American Churches Adapt to Latino Neighbors

Shifting demographics necessitate a second look at historic churches' ministries.

Passages Subscriber access only

Deaths, retirements, and other changes in the church and the world.

Marketing Martyrs: Does Iranian Pastor's Theology Impact Advocacy on His Behalf?

Youcef Nadarkhani's beliefs raises strategic questions.

Migrant Ministries: European Churches Revitalized by Asian Diaspora Subscriber access only

Churches are filling with both immigrants and locals drawn to new worship styles.

Should Churches Halt Missions Trips to Mexico?

Observers weigh in.

Quebec: Canada's Prodigal Province

The province's evangelicals pursue a fresh hearing for the gospel in their post-Christian culture.

Viewpoints

The 'Monsters' Among Us: Child Sex Abusers in Our Midst

How fellow Christians should respond.

Letters to the Editor

Readers respond to the March issue.

Should We Stop Child Placement Programs if We're Required to Work with Same-Sex Couples?

A theology professor, a law professor, and an editor weigh in.

Throwing Christ Over the Cliff

How the church can help the faithful stay faithful.

Private Faith and Public Policy: Where Obama and Santorum Agree

Let's not vomit on JFK's famous church-state speech.

CT Review

Books

Brave New Web: Navigating the Conflict Between Pluralism and Freedom

Religious organizations should defend their public presence without resorting to individualism.

My Top 5 Books On Fatherhood

Picks from Doug Wilson.

Dollars and Moral Sense: What Money Can't Buy

There's more to life than relationships of economic exchange.

Subversive Kingdom

Living as agents of gospel transformation.

Wilson's Bookmarks

Brief reviews of 'On the Meaning of Sex,' 'The Dickens Dictionary,' and 'Henry Ossawa Tanner'

Teach Us to Pray: Learning from Prayer Partners in History

Great figures from church history have much to teach about talking with God.

Rhetorical Darwinism Subscriber access only

A brief look.

How God Became King Subscriber access only

A brief look.

Journeys of Faith Subscriber access only

A brief look.
Movies

Why We Need 'Community'

Not just in real life, but NBC's brilliant sitcom too.
Music

Mercyland: Hymns for the Rest of Us

The Choir's Steve Hindalong: Celebrating Sobriety

A Christian music veteran discusses a new album and his long-time struggle with alcohol.

In Every Issue

Touched by Jesus: Healing Body and Soul

Healing and the Good News move in concert.

Helping Urbana Find Its Voice

Nikki Toyama-Szeto diversifies Intervarsity's student conference.

Don't Miss

Rob Bell's 'Ginormous' Mirror

Rob Bell's 'Ginormous' Mirror

To read his book is to read about our fascination with ourselves.
Diagnosing the Demonic

Diagnosing the Demonic

Can you recognize the presence of evil spirits?

Acting Like Jesus

Acting Like Jesus

An unlikely theatrical role enabled me to connect with unbelievers.

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