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October 2007

What God Has Joined
What does the Bible really teach about divorce?
by David Instone-Brewer

Redeeming the Remarried
There's a lot at stake if we neglect ministering to stepfamilies.
by Ron L. Deal
Plus: Runner-Up Wife

Taking Revival to the World
Australia's largest and most influential church extends its reach to London, Paris, and Kiev.
by Cassandra Zinchini

The Dread Cancer of Stinginess
When it comes to missions giving, donor dependency may not be the greatest problem.
by John Rowell

An Older, Wiser Ex-Gay Movement
The 30-year-old ministry now offers realistic hope for homosexuals.
by Tim Stafford
Plus: The Best Research Yet

Interview with a Pharisee—and a Christian
How two believers of two faiths talk to one another with conviction and civility.
by David Neff

The Good Shepherds
A small but vigorous movement believes that in farming is the preservation of the world.
by Rob Moll

Tethered to the Center
The Gospel Coalition is committed to core evangelical beliefs and wide-ranging cultural engagement.
by Collin Hansen

Gutsy Guilt
Don't let shame over sexual sin destroy you.
by John Piper

Why Muslims Follow Jesus
The results from a survey of converts.
by J. Dudley Woodberry, Russell G. Shubin, and G. Marks

From Hand Out to Hand Up
Three Arkansas entrepreneurs are helping build Rwanda's largest bank for the poorest of the poor.
by Isaac Phiri

HeadLines

Abortion: Amnesty International changes its stance.

Church Discipline: Lutherans agree not to reprimand practicing gay ministers.

Denomination: Conservative Episcopalians split over exit strategy.

Higher Education: Colorado Christian firing raises questions about school's capitalist mission.

Military: Officers' video endorsement may overstep First Amendment.

Obituary: Fred Smith, 91, key mentor to evangelicals.

Legal: Biola University sues Bank of America.

Q+A: Peter Wehner on the theology of President Bush's foreign policy.

Tidings: Ted Olsen contemplates the death of blogs.

Turkey: Local ministry accused of milking martyrdoms for fundraising.

Departments

Inside CT
When the Lights Go Out

Readers Write

Where We Stand
Amusing Ourselves on Sunday; The Fatherless Child

Reflections
Blessed Are the Merciful

Good Question | Daniel R. Lockwood
Until We Meet Again

Foolish Things | Stan Guthrie
When Red Is Blue

Taste and See | Agnieszka Tennant
A Fishy Facebook Friend

The CT Review
A fresh look at the amazing John Newton; the religion of Americanism; Jesus and Archaeology digs deep for biblical insights; beautiful Bella avoids preachiness; lovers sing in a dangerous time; and Mark D. Roberts's top blogs on the Gospels' reliability.

Global Prognosis | David Aikman
Puncturing Atheism

The Back Page | Charles Colson
Community of Memory

sponsors

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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