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August 2003

Turning the Mainline Around
New sociological studies show that evangelicals may well succeed at renewing wayward Protestantism.
by Michael S. Hamilton and Jennifer McKinney

Finding God in Small Groups
Tom Albin's doctoral research reveals why the Wesley's system worked so well.
Interview by Tim Stafford

One Friendship at a Time
Kids Hope USA shows the power of mentoring children.
by Bert Ghezzi

Tangling with Wolves
Why we still need heresy trials.
by Chris Armstrong

News: North American Report

Finances: ECFA prods Christian Research Institute to comply with standards.

Abortion: House bans partial-birth procedure.

Anglicans: Bishops worldwide chastise Canadian prelate for approving same-sex blessings.

Homosexuality: Canada to legalize same-sex marriage.

Ministry: Historic Chicago homeless shelter besieged by City Hall.

Law: California court forbids praying in Jesus' name in legislative meetings.

World Report

Iraq: Chaldean Christians emerge from isolation

Pakistan: Court acquits Christian of blasphemy.

Kenya: Christians oppose embedding Islamic tribunals in constitution.

Missions: Southern Baptists cut staff, put missionaries on hold.

Departments

Inside CT: Nearly Perfect | by David Neff
Longtime Christianity Today editor Carol Thiessen was firm but not fierce, steadfast but not stodgy.

Under the Sun
Quotation Marks; Go Figure

Where We Stand
Roadblocks and Voting Blocs; Coming Attractions

Virgil Gulker: Calling a Child by Name | An interview with Virgil Gulker
God roams America's public schools looking for us.

Reflections: Bumper Sticker Theology | Compiled by Richard A. Kauffman
Quotations to stir the heart and mind on the open road.

Good Question | J.I. Packer
The church is not a bus where one person does the driving. It's like an anthill, where everyone works.

Always in Parables | by Andy Crouch
Wrinkles in Time

The CT Review
Matthew Scully on treating animals with dignity; No Pie in the Sky; Doubt and Meaning; Fun, Friendly Advice; Getting Ahead; I Lost It

The Back Page | by Charles Colson with Anne Morse
Being Here

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The Impossibility of Thanksgiving
Why gratefulness is more gift than duty.

Mark Galli | posted 11/25/2009 10:45AM

My Top 5 Movies on Thankfulness

Annie Young Frisbie, CT Movies critic and blogger at SuperFastReader.com | posted 11/25/2009 11:14AM

The Green Baptist
Jonathan Merritt seeks a renewed approach to American society.

Tim Stafford | posted 11/24/2009 11:31AM

What Does the Manhattan Declaration Really Mean?
Also: advocacy groups gear up for the Christmas shopping season with politics and compassion.

Tobin Grant | posted 11/24/2009 12:16PM

'A Voice for Sanity'
J. Lee Grady doesn't want your gold. The journalist wants a 'Holy Ghost housecleaning' of the charismatic movement.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 11/23/2009 01:11PM

Modern-Day Mordecai
When he's away from his day job, Charisma editor J. Lee Grady is probably working on a project to empower women and confront abuse.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 11/23/2009 01:06PM

The Next Redesign
Look for Christianity Today's new and improved presence online.

Ted Olsen | posted 11/23/2009 01:43PM

Trees Of Life
How Floresta integrates development discipleship, and creation care overseas.

Deann Alford in the Dominican Republic | posted 11/20/2009 10:56AM

A Grounded Faith
Mexican ministry branches out beyond tree planting to bring healing to souls in a barren land.

Jeremy Weber in Oaxaca, Mexico | posted 11/06/2009 01:56PM

Will Abortion Derail Health Care Reform?
The Senate moves closer to a vote on health care reform, groups argue over presidential appointments, and the Family Research Council issues a correction.

Tobin Grant | posted 11/20/2009 11:05AM

Cleaning Up After Others
A&E's The Cleaner is about tough love and redemption.

Todd Hertz | posted 11/19/2009 10:19AM

'O, Evangelicos!'
We need not abandon our name—just live up to it.

Philip Yancey | posted 11/18/2009 10:31AM

An Edwards-ian Thanksgiving
In November 1739, Jonathan Edwards preached not freedom from want, but freedom from demons.

Elesha Coffman | posted 11/26/2009 11:01PM

Poll: Will you do something for Thanksgiving with people from your church?

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