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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

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 11/25/2009 04:51PM

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

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