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November 2003

Mr. Jabez Goes to Africa
Bruce Wilkinson expands his borders to include racial reconciliation and HIV/AIDS.
by Timothy C. Morgan

The Tradition Temptation
Why we should still give Scripture pride of place.
by Roger E. Olson

Don't Read the Bible 'Alone'
Christopher Hall talks about how evangelicals should approach the church fathers.
Interview by David Neff

Johnny Cash's Song of Redemption
How the coolest man in the music industry became that way while singing about Jesus and the Cross.
by Ted Olsen

Iraq's Good Samaritans
This past summer, pundits predicted that Iraqis would resent Franklin Graham's ministry. What really happened when the workers showed up?
by Kevin Begos

The Hidden Slavery
Each year, two million women and children worldwide have sex with strangers only because someone kidnaps them and threatens to kill them. You may have passed some of these victims on the street.
by Wendy Murray Zoba

Finding the 'Real God'
An interview with a sex trafficking survivor.
Interview by Wendy Murray Zoba

News: North American Report

Taxes: Alabama's fiscal debate exposes a divide between Christians.

Giving: Southern Baptists face shortfall.

Economics: The business law professor who tried to start a tax revolution.

News wrap: Focus suit moves forward;

Abortion: Fathers, and some grandfathers, of the aborted are starting to find help.

Politics: Bush opens funding door to faith-based groups.

World Report

China: Communist leaders reluctantly invite even Christians to help the poor.

India: Hindu ruling party cracks down on Conversions.

Ministry: Shot down in 2001, missionary Jim Bowers looks ahead.

Liberia: Churches help refugees, the hungry, and those traumatized by war.

Departments

Inside CT: A Time to Mourn | by David Neff
Dave Hemstreet was a CTI number cruncher who discerned God's hand and listened for his voice.

Under the Sun:
Hallowed Haunts; Corporate Worship; Go Figure; Quotation Marks

Where We Stand
Take Back Your Sabbath; Jews Against Jesus?; Never-Ending Gardens

Reflections: Wisdom for Ministry | Compiled by Richard A. Kauffman
Quotations to stir the heart and mind

Editor's Bookshelf
Ground Rules; 'We Live What We Believe'

Good Question | by Christopher A. Hall
Christ's Kingdom and Paradise

The CT Review
Healing Salve; Islam and the West; Faith and Fantasy; Stalking Love; Battle Cry

The Leprosy Doctor | by Philip Yancey
Paul Brand showed how to serve others sacrificially and emerge with joy.

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

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