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May 2004

India Undaunted
Escalating repression can't dampen the church's growth.
Plus: The Immense Commission, Watch Those Web Postings
by Tim Stafford

Breaking into Prison
A gospel invasion helps bring peace to one of the nation's most violent penitentiaries.
by Chris Frink

The 50 Best Christian Places to Work
The second annual survey highlights companies that focus on building a culture of trust.
Plus: How They Were Chosen, The Finalists, Too Much Information?
by Helen Lee

Running Out of Miracles
VeggieTales' creator Phil Vischer had his dream crumble, but he's no longer s-scared.
Plus: Putting Big Idea Back Together
by Bob Smietana

Amazing Sin, How Deep We're Bound
Finding the courage to trust in grace.
by Mark R. McMinn

O Jailed Town of Bethlehem
How eerily still we see thee lie.
by Kevin Begos

Jack Kelley's Tangled Web
Discredited USA Today journalist looks to Christian colleagues for support.
by Tony Carnes

HeadLines

First Amendment: Salvation Army sued for asking employees to support its mission.

Sudan: Christians among hundreds of thousands displaced.

Iraq: Four missionaries die in car attack.

United Methodists: Two gay controversies likely to dominate general conference.

Haiti: Missionaries return to rebuild out of the rubble.

Sri Lanka: Buddhist nationalists step up violence against churches.

Israel: Battle over archaeological authenticity heats up.

Q+A: Clive Calver on fundraising in light of 9/11.

Politics: African American, Hispanic pastors lead the charge against gay marriage.

Departments

Inside CT
Separation of Powers

Readers Write

Where We Stand
Blessed are the Lukewarm; Double-entry Accountability

Reflections
The Outpoured Spirit

The CT Review
The Elephant in the Room; Pictures of God's Love; Man of Contradictions; Learning from Our Kids; Redeeming Conflict

The Back Page | Philip Yancey
Doubting the Doomsayers

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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 07:12AM

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

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