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February 2008

The Future Lies in the Past
Why evangelicals are connecting with the early church as they move into the 21st century.
by Chris Armstrong
Plus: Monastic Evangelicals

Singing in the Chains
To be saved means more than we might think.
by Mark Buchanan

Choosing Life at the Movies
2007 could be remembered as the Year of Pro-Life Cinema.
by Mark Moring

Taking a Chance on Fu Yang
A photojournalist discovers God's surprises through one special-needs child.
by Louis DeLuca

This Samaritan Life
How to live in a culture that is vaguely suspicious of the church.
by Tim Stafford

Calling on the Saints
It was the body of Christ that picked up the pieces after a rape left me in shambles.
by Heather Gemmen Wilson

Singable Doctrine
Keith and Kristyn Getty have a passion for writing modern hymns.
Interview by Stan Guthrie

The Transgender Moment
Evangelicals hope to respond with both moral authority and biblical compassion to gender identity disorder.
by John W. Kennedy

Missions Boot Camp
As these teens prepare for short-term trips, they learn more than how to talk about Jesus.
by Amy Green

The Peacebuilding Prince
One Jordanian leader shares his deep desire to preserve the Arab Christian world.
Interview by Cornelis Hulsman

The Megachurch Primaries
How the leading Democratic candidates are trying to win evangelical votes.
by Sarah Pulliam

HeadLines

Youth Ministry: Young Life staff out after evangelism mandate.

Evangelism: New papal document says social ministry is not enough.

Election '08: Hispanic evangelicals shift over immigration.

Higher Education: Pro–intelligent design prof denied tenure at Iowa State.

Crime: Megachurches rethink security after Colorado shootings.

Archaeology: Nehemiah's Wall may have been discovered in East Jerusalem.

Human Rights: Some Christian Dalits may lose government assistance.

Denominations: Southern Baptists resist Reformed resurgence.

Departments

Inside CT
Ancient-Future People

Readers Write

Where We Stand
The Health Care Crunch; Securing the Faithful

Reflections
Miracles

Good Question | Nathan Bierma
Divine Gestures

Speaking Out | Rabbi Yehiel Poupko
Pro-Israel vs. Pro-Palestine

Kingdom Sightings | Al Hsu
The Vision Thing

The CT Review
Telford Work surveys the plusses, pitfalls of "postconservative"; Francis Beckwith takes a bite out of Roe; public TV affirms Wilberforce's faith; documentary shows the healing power of forgiving; Sara Groves sings amid suffering; Louis Markos lists his favorite C. S. Lewis sites; plus Bookmarks.

The Back Page | Charles Colson
No Utter Collapse

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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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