What kind of relationship do you have with your mother?
• great, we're very close
• pretty good, we get along most of the time
• okay, we have our tough moments, but we keep trying
• not good, we fight more than we get along
• awful, we're either fighting or not speaking to each other
• my mother's passed away
Graduating from Home The havoc home schooling wreaked on my relationships by Andrea Bianchi TCW Editors' Blog
Behind the Idols Three American Idol finalists share how they lived their faith behind
the scenes. by Russ Breimeier & Andree Farias ChristianMusicToday.com
I Knew I Wasn't Alone The recent study findings on STDs confirm my experienceand my conviction that churches can do more to help young women. by Jennifer Oxford CT, March 2008
Does Jesus Like Me? I know he loves me, but I've always wondered if God enjoys me. by Jennie McLaurin TCW, March/April 2008
Help for the Sexually Desperate More and more, Christian men are admitting theyve been caught in a vicious cycle. by John W. Kennedy CT, March 2008
Hating Hillary Getting to the bottom of a cultural trend that has seeped into the church
a Christianity Today editorial CT, March 2008
Christians Behaving Badly Who's giving the church a bad reputation? Perhaps I am.
by Holly Vicente Robaina Walk With Me blog, February 2008
The Transgender Moment Evangelicals hope to respond with both moral authority and biblical compassion to gender identity disorder. by John W. Kennedy CT, February 2008
The 10 Most Redeeming Films of 2007 What do monks, kites, unwanted pregnancies, a 19th century abolitionist, and a young man with a life-sized inflatable doll have in common? Movies, January 2008
Misplaced Faith Is faith the most important issue in the 2008 presidential race? by Holly Vicente Robaina TCW Walk With Me Blog, January 2008
What We Really Want Despite the rumors, evangelicals will not be on the sidelines this election. a Christianity Today editorial CT, January 2008
The Megachurch Primaries How the leading Democratic candidates are trying to win evangelical votes by Sarah Pulliam CT, February 2008
Good News from a Bad World Hopeful signs in American culture could precede theological shifts. by Collin Hansen CT, November 2007
What Would Jesus Buy? With the start of Christmas shopping, this edgy documentary merges "Christian" forms with an anti-consumerist message. by Brett McCracken Movies, November 2007
The Trouble with Bodies For women especially by Barbara Schiller Books & Culture, November/December 2007
Getting a Life The challenge of emerging adulthood by Christian Smith B&C, November/December 2007
A New Kind of Body How the blogosphere is transforming the way Christians connect by L.L. Barkat TC, September/October 2007
The Joy of Texts Sex in the Bible. by Sam Torode BC, September/October 2007
The Rise of Raunch What's a Christian woman to do in today's hypersexed culture? by T. Suzanne Eller TCW, September/October 2007
Creating the Good in Hollywood Christian screenwriters are changing the film and television industries from the inside out. by LeAnne Benfield Martin TC, July/August 2007
"Bill Cosby Was Right" Inspired by the outspoken comedian, journalist Juan Williams offers a bold critique of black America. interview by Edward Gilbreath TC, July/August 2007
The Tithing Challenge Why one church offers its members a money-back guarantee. by Ron Benson TC, July/August 2007
Sorrow But No Regrets My life in the troubled, redemptive church. by Christine A. Scheller CT, July 2007
Immigration Frustration The influx of illegal immigrants is harming my community. What is a Christian response? answer by Christin Ditchfield TC, September/October 2006
The Secret Exposed Why Oprah and millions of readers can be wrong. by Mel Lawrenz CT, June 2007
An Old Soldier's Advice On the eve of their deployment to Iraq, three brothers received a letter from their great-uncle. His honest counsel is helpful for anyone fighting a war—or living a life. TC, May/June 2007
Going Green Though many Christians question the reality of climate change and global warming, these evangelical leaders have become champions for the environment. But will the church follow? by Jocelyn C. Green TC, May/June 2007
The Road to Healing Battling homosexual attraction one day at a time. Anonymous CT, April 2007
Practicing Chastity A lifelong spiritual discipline for singles and marrieds. Lauren F. Winner reviews Dawn Eden's The Thrill of the Chaste CT, March 2007
On a Justice Misson Thanks to William Wilberforce, we already know the key to defeating slavery. by Gary Haugen Christian Vision Project, February 2007
The Atheist Who Went to Church Curious about Christianity, Hemant Mehta became the "eBay atheist" when he posted his soul on eBay and accepted bids to visit churches and then share his thoughts. by Heather Johnson Outreach, March/April 2007
Does God Still Do Miracles? You bet he does. But not all "supernatural" healings are what they seem. A Christian doctor explains why. by Brad Burke, M.D. TC, January/February 2007
Five Streams of the Emerging Church Key elements of the most controversial and misunderstood movement in the church today. by Scot McKnight CT, January 2007
Mere Mission N.T. Wright talks about how to present the gospel in a postmodern world. Interview by Tim Stafford CT, January 2007
Kramer's Sins—and Ours What society and the church can learn from comedian Michael Richards's racial tirade. by Edward Gilbreath CT, November 2006
For Shame? Why Christians should welcome, rather than stigmatize, unwed mothers and their children. by Amy Laura Hall CVP, 2006
There's Something About Kerri Whether at a women's retreat or in a smoky comedy club, funnygirl Kerri Pomarolli loves busting stereotypes about what it really means to be a Christian woman. by Camerin Courtney TCW, November/December 2006
The Atheist Diaries Selling his soul on eBay allowed one man to encounter Christianity in a new way. by Elizabeth Diffin Leadership, Summer 2006
Dangerous Blessings A theology of God's abundance and our hunger for more. by Ed Gungor Leadership, Summer 2006
Unearthing Unearthly TV Should Christians watch supernatural-themed television programs? by Holly Vicente Robaina TCW, September/October 2006
Strangers in the Land What if today's 12 million undocumented immigrants are not here just for a better life—but also for eternal life? by Noel Castellanos Outreach, September/October 2006
What (Not All) Women Want The finicky femininity of Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge. by Agnieszka Tennant CT, August 2006
Sex & the City of God How do we respond to a corrupted culture? Two faulty examples and a better one. by Mark Buchanan Leadership, 2006
The Problem with "Staying Pure" I accept that celibacy is what God requires of me, but how do I deal with my physical desires? Answered by Christin Ditchfield TC, July/August 2006
The Battle Is On The bestselling Every Man book series has given Christian men—and women—spiritual tools for confronting sexual sin. by Chad Bonham TC, July/August 2006
What's Right About Patriotism The nation is not our highest love, but it still deserves our affection. by David P. Gushee CT, July 2006
The Phone Book Test Robert P. George explains how a simple experiment reveals the great divide in our culture. interview by Andy Crouch CT, June 2006
30 and Single? It's Your Own Fault There are more unmarried people in our congregations than ever, and some say that's just sinful. by Camerin Courtney CT, June 2006
The Kingdom of Rock Is at Hand A tour of the confused but worshipful world of Christian rock. by Patton Dodd CT, June 2006
Guys and Dads Elephants in puberty are like men without fathers, says Donald Miller. Rob Moll interviews Donald Miller CT, June 2006
Jesus Out of Focus The Da Vinci Code is raising issues that go to the heart of the Christian faith—and it's starting to confuse us all. by Gary M. Burge CT, June 2006
The Debt Slayers There's a reason there are more Christian financial advisers than ever. by John W. Kennedy CT, March 2006
Christian Conservationists The earth is not our home, so should believers actively try to preserve it? by Nancy Ortberg TCW, March/April 2006
Furrowed Brows Inc. The culture war's biggest casualties may be Christian joy and hope. by Andy Crouch CT, April 2006
Christians on Reality TV? How do they reconcile the difference between their beliefs and their actions? by Christin Ditchfield TC, March/April 2005
My Dirty Little Former Secret God used a movie about gay cowboys to release me from the burden of my past. by Dennis Belkofer CT, April 2006
Loving the Storm-Drenched We can no more change the culture than we can the weather. Fortunately, we've got more important things to do. by Federica Mathewes-Green CT, March 2006
Unreality TV How the ubiquitous genre actually misrepresents life. by Eric Miller CT, February 2006
God Is Here, Too I went to Iraq with mixed emotions. Then I discovered a deeper truth amid the chaos. by Lt. Col. Gary Morsch as told to Dean Nelson TC, November/December 2006
No Church? No Problem George Barna wants commitment to the local congregation to sink lower than ever. reviewed by Keven Miller CT, December 2005
Our Suffering Sisters A close-up look at the female face of the persecuted church—and what you can do to help. by Camerin Courtney TCW, November/December 2005
Purpose Driven in Rwanda Rick Warren's sweeping plan to defeat poverty. by Timothy C. Morgan CT, September 2005
Porn Comes to Church America's dirty little secret is neither little nor secret. So these pastors are taking it on. LJ, Summer 2005
I Was a Stranger Ministry in the Astrodome and beyond. by Deann Alford CT, September 2005
Abolishing Abstinence Telling underage kids not to have sex is surprisingly controversial. by Ted Olsen CT, September 2005
Environmental Wager Why evangelicals are—but shouldn't be—cool toward global warming. by Andy Crouch CT, August 2005
3 Fibs and a Truth About Sex Help for married pastors when talking to single adults by Lauren Winner LJ, Spring 2005
When Doctors Make Mistakes How should Christians respond to medical malpractice? by Janet Lynn Mitchell TCW, July/August 2005
Unequally Yoked Is it a sin to marry a non-Christian? by Nancy Ortberg TCW, July/August 2005
Take a Pass on Yoga How can I support a practice that is targeting the young and the weak? by Holly Vicente Robaina CT, June 2005
Deeper Into Chastity It was the failures of my sexual history that brought me to see it as sin. by Lauren F. Winner CT, May 2005
Sex in the Body of Christ Chastity is a spiritual discipline for the whole church. by Lauren F. Winner CT, May 2005
The Surgical Solution? More people are turning to weight-loss surgery to win the battle of the bulge. Is it all it's cracked-up to be—and what are its implications for believers? by Lisa Cockrel TCW, May/June 2005
The High Cost of Faithfulness Nigeria's religious warfare is killing thousands of innocent believers. by Jerry Dykstra TC, March/April 2005
My Rant Against CCM I was so busy bashing the state of contemporary Christian music that I almost forgot to point the accusatory finger at myself. Then God stepped in … with conviction. by Dick Staub ChristianMusicToday.com, posted 04/18/05
How the Pope Turned Me Into an Evangelical A Christianity Today associate editor recalls growing up Catholic in John Paul II's Poland. by Agnieszka Tennant CT, April 2005
Therapeutically Incorrect Atheist psychiatrist argues that gays can change Interview by Douglas Leblanc CT, April 2005
My Path to Lesbianism It was hatred of women that drove me there, and Christ in community that led me out. by Diane Mattingly CT, February 2005
The Passion of Hotel Rwanda A year after Mel Gibson's movie, I found an even more Christian film—one that most Christians are ignoring. by Brian McLaren LJ, February 2005
Dorm Brothel The new debauchery, and the colleges that let it happen. by Vigen Guroian CT, February 2005
Slimming Down the Body of Christ Is the church's witness compromised when it forgets physical fitness? Here's what several health experts want believers to know. by Randy Robison TC, November/December 2004
See No Evil Christian TV may be a cultural ghetto, but living there has its advantages. by Christine A. Scheller CT, January 2005
The Gospel According to John (Eldredge) The gospel is not about sin management, says the best-selling author; it's about adventuresome life. by Greg Asimakoupoulos CR, May/June 2003
Fat! The science of obesity by Elissa Elliott B&C, September/October 2004
Sex Ed. for Adults God-given longings in a broken world by Jenell Willams Paris B&C, September/October 2004
Overcome with Passion Why evangelicals need to get smart about movies—and learn to appreciate them as art. by Kate Bowman Christianity Today Movies, 3/19/04
The Passion of Mel Gibson Why evangelicals are cheering a movie with profoundly Catholic sensibilities. by David Neff CT, February 20, 2004
Salt and Light in the House of Smut A couple of intrepid Internet missionaries are helping people battle pornography by taking the gospel places it's never been before. by Mike Haynes CR, November/December 2003
Dirty Little Secret Men aren't the only ones lured by Internet porn. A revealing look at the shameful addictions of a rising number of Christian women. by Ramona Richards TCW, September/October 2003
Emerging Values The next generation is redefining spiritual formation, community, and mission. by Brian D. McLaren LJ, Summer 2003
A Gift for a Reluctant Bride A Western friend laments the future of an arranged marriage. by Matsu Crawford CR, July/August 2001
'Get Mine, Get Yours' Sexual swagger and slang do not mask a generation's loneliness. by Janice Shaw Crouse CT, 05/07/2003
The Dangers of Gossip What you don't tell your friends about the person you're dating is just as important as what you do tell them. by Les Parrott April 2003
Conversations: Proud to Be Modest Author Wendy Shalit rattles the female establishment with a hip appeal to tradition. A conversation between Lauren F. Winner and Wendy Shalit CT, January 10, 2000
Living with Epilepsy How four sisters cope with its challenges. by Jane Johnson Struck TCW, March/April 2000
Hi, My Name is Linda, and I'm an alcoholic. by Linda Wakefield Kelley TCW, January/February 2000
I Was Sexually Abused But I'm finally healing from the pain of my past. by Joy Michaels TCW, November/December 1999
The Cancer Club These three women didn't expect to get breast cancer. But they've found unique ways to fight back. by Ginger E. McFarland TCW, September/October 1999
The Suicide My brother's death has irrevocably altered my life. by Suzy Ryan TCW, July/August 1999
Making Peace with My Emotions It took months of crying spells for me to realize I was depressed. by Nancy Stevens TCW, March/April 1999
