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January 2005

The Fraudbuster
The faithful are being defrauded of billions. But Ponzi-busting ex-con Barry Minkow knows how to stop it.
by Rob Moll
Plus: Success in Failure
Plus: Stop Fraud Before It Starts

Three Faces of Greed
Another vice that looks like a virtue.
by W. Jay Wood

See No Evil
Christian TV may be a cultural ghetto, but living there has its advantages.
by Christine A. Scheller

The Church&#mdash;Why Bother?
There is no healthy relationship with Jesus without a relationship to his church.
by Tim Stafford

The Largest Company in Your City
Branch offices of the church have potential without parallel.
by Alan Doswald

Children Huddled in Crevices
Mongolia's fledgling church seeks to meet a desperate need.
by Jim Jewell

Full-Court Pressure
The battle for marriage shifts from voters to lawyers and lobbyists.
by Kathleen K. Rutledge
Plus: James Dobson on the Gay Marriage Battle

HeadLines

Bioethics: Pro-lifers weigh options after Californians fund embryonic stem-cell research.

Religions: Wiccan liturgies on Episcopal website draw fire.

Evangelism: Ravi Zacharias preaches to Mormons about the uniqueness of Christ.

Netherlands: Christians, Muslims appeal for calm after attacks.

Sudan: Accord promises peace.

Discrimination: Luis Palau dropped from Welsh Revival celebration for his 'evangelical beliefs.'

Ministry: Christians make AIDS fight a high priority.

Q+A: Harry R. Jackson Jr. on black political involvement.

Youth: Ministries try to channel the next generation's idealism.

Departments

Inside CT | by Ted Olsen
Bilking the Brethren

Readers Write

Where We Stand
Same Song, Second Term; Spiritual Shortcuts

Speaking Out | David Klinghoffer
That Other Church

Reflections
The Church

Good Question | J.I. Packer
All Sins Are Not Equal

Bearing the Cross | Jeff M. Sellers
Terrorizing Ally

Civil Reactions | Stephen L. Carter
Politics for Adults

The CT review
The Elder-Care Crisis; Not Your Grandma's Testimony; Searching for Significance; Faith-Filled Fantasy; Mystery and Paradox

The Back Page | Philip Yancey
Back From the Brothel

sponsors

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

Christ at the Center
Michael Horton says we need to once again let our lives and churches be driven by the gospel.

Interview by Mark Galli | posted 11/19/2009 10:14AM

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

Wilson's Bookmarks
From the editor of Books & Culture.

posted 11/18/2009 10:33AM

Poll: Does works righteousness pervade your church?

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