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August 2008

Racing for Jesus
ow God-fearing drivers and a nationwide ministry bring faith to NASCAR.
by Deann Alford

Cheating Death
NASCAR reminds us how much we have to lose.
by Mark Galli

The 30-Day Leviticus Challenge
One church's experiment in living the most arcane book of the Bible.
by Daniel Harrell

Redeeming Law
In a cynical society suspicious of lawyers, Christian law schools are decidedly not.
by Tim Stafford
Plus: Unquestionable Tactics

Zipping It
Colleges' silence on sexual ethics is hurting students who want out of the hookup culture, says Donna Freitas.
Interview by Katelyn Beaty
Plus: A Safe Place to Talk About Sex

Reading in Good Faith
The Shack is a tale of tragedy redeemed, not a theological treatise.
by Derek R. Keefe

HeadLines

Denominations: Southern Baptists repent about membership rolls.

Legal: Whose 'Footprints' are they?

Church Life: Health-care crunch comes to church.

Election 2008: Faith-friendly Democrats may take congressional control.

Higher Education: When divorce means job loss.

Nonprofits: Giving drops when it's needed most.

Global South: Pastor jailed for human-head rituals.

Finance: Cornerstone crumbles into bankruptcy.

Q + A: Olympics medalist Bryan Clay runs for God.

Departments

Inside CT
The Chaplain's Tension

Readers Write

Where We Stand
Faith Is Not a Freak Show; The Excitement of Hope

Reflections
Praise

Seriously Disturbed | Kay Warren
Joining the Resistance

Good Question | James A. Beverley
Nothing New

Foolish Things | Stan Guthrie
Ancient Parable, Urgent Time

Kingdom Sightings | Al Hsu
Olympic Snapshot

The CT Review
Historian Garth Rosell shows why revivalists need wise friends; Kathleen Norris chronicles battle with acedia; Magdalena postures as Jesus film for females; new Delirious album challenges Western living; plus Bookmarks.

The Back Page | Charles Colson
Jeremiah at Harvard

sponsors

Let us Tell You a Story
Recovering the lost spiritual discipline of reading biographies.

Chris Armstrong | posted 11/06/2009 09:52AM

The Mushroom Hunt
How to find a good biography.

Chris Armstrong | posted 11/06/2009 09:53AM

After Election Day, the Vote Everyone Has Been Waiting For
Tuesday brought big news on same-sex unions and the election outcomes of conservative candidates, but all eyes are now on the health-care bill.

Tobin Grant | posted 11/06/2009 09:54AM

Yawning at the Word
It's really hard to listen to God when there are really interesting things to think about.

Mark Galli | posted 11/05/2009 10:33AM

Go Figure
Recent numbers on female senior pastors, abortion, and the megachurch.

Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 11/05/2009 10:34AM

Looking for Clear Signals
Religious freedom needs less talk and more action in Washington.

A Christianity Today editorial | posted 11/04/2009 09:18AM

Matrix: International Religious Liberty Advocates
CT looks at the major religious liberty groups' emphases and work.

posted 11/04/2009 09:21AM

Alien Seduction
ABC's sci-fi series V, which premieres tonight, tackles questions of blind faith, asking, "Would we believe them?"

Review by Todd Hertz | posted 11/03/2009 11:06AM

Aliens Among Us
ABC's 'V' is a probing look at culture and the need for discernment, says the show's executive producer.

Interview by Todd Hertz | posted 11/03/2009 11:07AM

Rising from the Valley of Death
Steven Curtis Chapman opens up about losing his daughter, their family's arduous journey, and a new album of songs chronicling the path of pain and hope.

Interview by Mark Moring | posted 11/02/2009 09:48AM

A Violent, Vicious Cycle
Who will deliver us from despair and death?

Collin Hansen | posted 11/02/2009 10:27AM

Poll: Which of the following book genres do you read most for spiritual growth?

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