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September 2012

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Meanwhile, Love the Sojourner

How Phoenix Christians are helping illegal immigrants as they wait for the economy—and the law—to change.

The Village Genius

Joe Johnston's residential community is designed for, well, community.

Mercy-Full Nurse

Charlotte Thrall provides free medical care to Phoenix's poor and undocumented immigrants.

Class Activist

Ian Danley believes high school is where Phoenix Latinos can step out and grasp a future.

What's His Is Ours

Christ's righteousness belongs to those who receive by faith God's promise of forgiveness.

The Second Coming Christ Controversy

David Jang has become an increasingly influential figure in Asian and now American evangelicalism. He and his followers have founded media outlets and a Christian college and are key influencers in the World Evangelical Alliance. But many say he leads a group that has encouraged the belief that he's the 'Second Coming Christ.' Is there any truth to the allegations?

A New Age of Miracles

Around the world, wherever churches are growing, reports of the miraculous are rampant. What do they mean?

'God's Double Agent'

One-time atheist and now head of ChinaAid, Bob Fu believes China may soon have one of the largest populations of Christians worldwide.

Getting to Know Him

Catechesis at its best is a very personal 'school of faith.'

Caught Between the Spouse and the Spirit

Brazilian women find support and new roles at charismatic churches. Their husbands don't like it. Whom will they choose?

What Galileo's Telescope Can't See

There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in contemporary understandings of science and faith.

Briefing

Spotlight

Asian American Religiosity

A new survey's findings on the differences between Asians and Asian Americans.
Headlines

Eastern Orthodox Lose Two Evangelical Bridges

Resignation of Metropolitan Jonah follows death of Peter Gillquist.

Supreme Court's Health-Care Ruling Could Weaken Charity Tax Breaks

Why some religious nonprofits' worries aren't about the contraception mandate.

Food Fights: Homeless Ministries Respond to Restrictions

Several cities enacted anti-feeding laws over the summer.

Nigeria's Deadly Deployments

Christian graduates shun national service.

Go Figure Subscriber access only

Quotation Marks Subscriber access only

Should Pastors Be Required to Sign a Code of Ethics?

Observers weigh in.

Teaching the Dragon

Mission-minded Christian educators run fast-growing universities in North Korea and northeast China.

Viewpoints

Is There Anything Wrong With Voting for a Mormon for President?

Three views.

Letters to the Editor Subscriber access only

Readers respond to the June issue.

The Evangelical Jesus Prayer

It's not perfect, but the Sinner's Prayer is a work of genius.

Taste the Soup

Sometimes understanding follows obedience.

Against the Stream

Chuck Colson had a prophetic voice because he first had a servant's heart.

CT Review

Books

Will America Keep the Faith?

Journalist David Aikman wonders whether our nation will squander its spiritual heritage.

My Top 5 on Books on Motherhood

Picks from Jennifer Grant

A Jerusalem Lost

Melanie Kirkpatrick's 'Escape from North Korea' describes how the country descended into tyranny and madness, and why its people want out.

The Awakening of Hope

Where theology begins.

Wilson's Bookmarks

Brief reviews of 'Turning Points,' 'Gauguin, Cezanne, Matisse,' and 'With the Night Mail'

None Like Him

John Ortberg looks at Jesus' unparalleled impact on human history.

Review: Who Is Jesus? Subscriber access only

A brief look.

Review: Community Is Messy Subscriber access only

A brief look.

Review: A Short History of Global Evangelism Subscriber access only

A brief look.

In Every Issue

Monitoring Controversy

Why some stories take a long time.

Deep Impact

Jo Saxton helps churches change their communities.

Don't Miss

Forgiving Iran

Forgiving Iran

Long before I knew the true God, he helped me release my hatred.
Guilt Gone Wild

Guilt Gone Wild

The right kind of guilt can be healthy. But false guilt depletes your soul and ministry.

Training for "One Pitch" Preachers

Training for "One Pitch" Preachers

If you're stuck in a rut, this is how to mix things up.

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