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
Solo Act Single mom Angela Thomas reflects on raising kids alone. interview by Jane Johnson Struck
Setting Captives Free A sex-trafficking survivor courageously shares her story in hopes of sparing other women the same horror. by Keri Wyatt Kent TCW, March/April 2008
Catching Up With Margaret Becker Though she has fond memories of her days with Sparrow Records, the classic Christian artist is today enjoying "chapter two" of her music ministry as an independent. by Andree Farias Christian Music Today, March 2008
Eduardo's New Image A playboy actor finds faith and, finally, a role his mother can be proud of. by Mark Moring TC, March/April 2008
Redemption Songs As a contestant on TV's Survivor, I sought to win the big prize but lost. As a leader on a mission trip to Indonesia, I forgot about myself but rediscovered life's ultimate prize. by Austin Carty TC, September/October 2007
Chris Rice The acclaimed singer/songwriter talks about his new chapter of artistry, writing for broader audiences without abandoning his core beliefs. by Andree Farias Christian Music Today, September 2007
The Offbeat Evangelist Blue Like Jazz author Donald Miller doesn't pass out tracts. Instead, he finds common ground with nonbelievers—and helps other Christians do the same. by Douglas LeBlanc TC, July/August 2007
They Won't Shut Up BarlowGirl's latest CD, How Can We Be Silent, is all about being vocal about our faith—and they really just can't keep quiet about it. Lauren Barlow tells us why. by Jackie A. Chapman Christian Music Today, July 2007
Up Close & Personal with Angela Thomas How this single mom of four stopped being a wallflower and started becoming the woman she was created to be. interview by Mary Darr MOMSense, March/April 2007
Everything Changes Kathy Troccoli has been through many transitions in her 25 years in Christian music—including a brief stint in mainstream pop. We reminisce with the smoky-voiced star. by Andree Farias Christian Music Today, April 2007
Hope Blooms I'm escaping a lifetime of abuse and poverty, one brushstroke at a time. by Cybele Fluno, as told to Ronna Snyder TCW, March/April 2007
A Comedian's Call After years of resisting, I discovered God could use even me to spread his Good News. by Torry Martin TC, March/April 2007
A Love That Endures How God is helping Tammy Trent embrace life again after the tragic loss of her husband. by Lisa Ann Cockrel TCW, March/April 2007
"Am I Lovable?" That was one of the biggest questions Future of Forestry's Eric Owyoung faced in the wake of divorce. God gave him the answer through, of all things, a tree. by Andree Farias Christian Music Today, Feburary 2007
A Worshiper for All Seasons Chris Tomlin is determined to help the church see worship as more than a weekly activity—it's a way of life. by John Michael De Marco TC, January/February 2007
Ginny Owens The veteran singer/songwriter releases her first Christmas album, Bring Us Peace, and talks about leaving Rocketown Records, going indie, and her future plans. by Russ Breimeier ChristianMusicToday.com, December 2006
Wide Asleep in Minnesota How an unassuming shoe repairman battled fear of the cold to feed and house the homeless. by Margaret Terry TC, November/December 2006
Catching Up With … Chris Tomlin The worship leader has a wide-eyed wonder that has survived commercial success and worldwide popularity. Millions sing his songs every week, but he remains in awe of God's faithfulness. by Stan Friedman Christian Music Today, October 2006
Getting "Real" for God These reality show contestants turned a moment of fame into a lasting witness for Christ. by Linda Owen TC, September/October 2006
Nothing Left But God Katrina destroyed life as I knew it. Not I'm discovering what it really means to depend on Christ for everything. TC, September/October 2006
Solo Son Donald Miller, best-selling author of Blue Like Jazz, reckons with his fatherless childhood—and offers hope for single moms and their sons. TCW, September/October 2006
Road Warrior Cyclist Rob Lilwall is on a cross-continental tour to help suffering children. by Steven Gertz TC, July/August 2006
Leaving the Abuse Behind For years, Sarah Kelly was strangely attracted to abusive guys. But now she's left those days behind, and is dealing with the healing on her new album. by Christa Banister Christian Music Today, August 2006
Up Close & Personal: Elsa Kok Colopy A single mom finds joy tucked in the hard places of her single-parent world. Interview by Mary Darr MOMSense, July/August 2006
What Women Really Want Bible study teacher Lisa Harper gets real about love, life, and what we're truly yearning for. by Jane Johnson Struck TCW, July/August 2006
An American Idol Singer's Prayer New Orleans native George Huff is calling on the church to remember Katrina's victims. by Dan Ewald TC, May/June 2006
The Gift of a Second Chance Held hostage by an alleged murderer, Ashley Smith found redemption where she least expected it. by Corrie Cutrer TCW, March/April 2006
Celibate in the City Former Bachelorette bachelor Jason Illian is a 30-year-old virgin who shocked TV viewers when he declared his intention to wait till marriage. Here's his take on Christian singleness. by Rhonda Eudaly TC, March/April 2006
One Day at a Time That's how Yolanda Adams is approaching life since going through a difficult divorce, but she's hardly wallowing in self-pity. She's devoted to serving others more than ever. by Andree Farias Christian Music Today, January 2006
Heart of Clay Clay Aiken became a superstar on TV's American Idol, but this Christian kid from North Carolina insists he'll always stay true to himself and to God. by Holly Vicente Robaina TC, November/December 2005
She's Cool with Discomfort Christian musician Ginny Owens shares about being an introvert in the spotlight, about her charitable endeavors, and about her new album, Long Way Home. by Maryann B. Hunsberger ChristianMusicToday.com, December 2005
Rebecca Gets Real With her new CD, Rebecca St. James is quite vulnerable. And in this interview, she talks about God's love, growing up, dating—and finding contentment in being single. by Andree Farias ChristianMusicToday.com, November 2005
"My Life Is a Testimony" With faith and compassion, Ashley Smith convinced an alleged killer to surrender. But her real miracle started years earlier. by Jennifer A. Schuchmann TC, July/August 2005
Prayers in the Desert When my Army unit came under attack in Iraq, I felt the reality of God's protection. by Courtney Birdsey as told to Julie E. Luekenga TC, March/April 2005
Improving Her Serve Former tennis champ Andrea Jaeger now finds deeper fulfillment ministering to terminally ill children. by Jo Kadlecek TC, March/April 2005
Double Devotion Twin actresses Tia and Tamera Mowry, of Sister, Sister fame, talk about the challenge of staying faithful in a culture of celebrity worship. by Dan Ewald TC, March/April 2005
Balancing Act After a scary bout of burnout and ongoing struggles with self-image, Christian recording artist/author Rebecca St. James is finding peace—and a new definition of godly womanhood. by Camerin Courtney TCW, March/April 2005
The Wedding Queen Charolette Richards runs the busiest wedding chapel in Las Vegas, and she's not afraid to tell her customers about God's love. by DW Grant TC, January/February 2005
A Focus of Her Own It wasn't always easy being raised by one of the world's greatest parenting experts, but now Danae Dobson is drawing on her heritage to reach a generation of girls in need. by Marcia Ford TC, November/December 2004
Gary Wang: Builder of Hope A Christian architect's blueprint for urban renewal. from Judson Today TC, July/August 2004
Big Courage As one of Oprah's right-hand women, Michelle Burford is at the top of the media world. But she'll never forget her Christian roots. by Jocelyn Green and Jo Kadlecek TC, March/April 2004
Life After Columbine Five years ago, two teenage boys embarked on the deadliest high school shooting spree this country has ever seen. Now, one young woman looks back and recognizes God's presence amid the chaos. by Claudia Cangilla McAdam TC, March/April 2004
Reality TV on a Mission Like a modern-day Paul and Barnabas, two young adventurers take the gospel to the far reaches of the earth-as the camera rolls. by Margaret Feinberg CR, January/February 2004
A Blueprint for Artistry An interview with Christian musicians Margaret Becker and Ginny Owens. by Michael Herman and Russ Breimeier Music Channel, October 27, 2003
Just As I Am I am unable to talk or use my arms and hands. But I can control my feet and toes, and I'm using them to share the gift of my disability. by Chris Klein CR, September/October 2003
Soul Survivor Held hostage in a jungle for more than a year by Muslim terrorists, missionary Gracia Burnham lost her husband in a violent rescue attempt. Here's what Gracia learned during her captivity—and what she's still waiting to discover. by Corrie Cutrer TCW, July/August 2003
Prayers Over Iraq The e-mail diary of an American soldier. by Captain Jeffrey Donnithorne CR, July/August 2003
Gracia's Cross How former missionary Gracia Burnham is putting her life back together. CR, July/August 2003
Stargazer Access Hollywood co-host Nancy O'Dell is best known for reporting on the lives of celebrities, but her heart is focused on a more heavenly assignment. by Dan Ewald CR, May/June 2003
Miss (Christian) America After Erika Harold was crowned Miss America 2003, her outspoken faith sparked controversy. But she's just the latest in a long line of Christians to win the title. Why are so many believers attracted to this secular beauty contest? by John W. Kennedy CR, May/June 2003
Seen and Heard My unique gifts as a deaf woman got me noticed by the FBI. God used the disability to get my attention as well. by Sue Thomas TCW, March/April 2003
Have Mercy! This spring, Nancy Alcorn celebrates the 20th anniversary of Mercy Ministries, which offers God's hope and healing to girls struggling with addictions, eating disorders, unwed pregnancy, and abuse~ girls not so unlike the bulimic teen she once was. by Camerin Courtney TCW, January/February 2003
Life After Playboy A former centerfold discovered fulfillment helping Haiti's neediest children. Now she's ready to expose the evils of pornography. by Bob Liparulo CR, September/October 2002
Condoleezza Rice's Secret Weapon How our National Security Adviser finds the strength to defend the free world. by B. Denise Hawkins CR, September/October 2002
Looking Up How Lisa Beamer, widowed wife of 9-11's United Flight 93 hero Todd Beamer, finds strength in her faith. by Jane Johnson Struck TCW, September/October 2002
Prayers from an Afghan Prison Interrogated and tried by the Taliban, Dayna Curry and Heather Mercer discovered a higher purpose for their imprisonment. by Meg Cullar CR, July/August 2002
Double Jeopardy Former Taliban hostages Dayna Curry and Heather Mercer talk about the risks they took, the imprisonment they suffered, and their hopes to return to 'the hardest place on Earth.' by Stan Guthrie and Wendy Murray Zoba CT, June 28, 2002
I Was a Daughter of Islam What I discovered when I lifted the veil on my world by Rae TCW, May/June 2002
A.C. Green: Standing Tall In front of NBA fans or an auditorium of high schoolers, this Ironman and Christian preaches what he practices. by Bonne Steffen CR, January/February 2002
Love Story When low-fat cookbook author Dawn Hall said her marriage vows, little did she know "for better or worse" would mean her husband's illness and death. Here's how God's using her loss to bring health and hope to others. by Jane Johnson Struck TCW, January/February 2002
Pure Love Rebecca St. James is keeping a gift for her future husband. by Bonne Steffen CR, January/February 2002
Jennifer Knapp Read her biography, interviews, reviews of her albums, and much more. ChristianityToday.com Music Channel
Welcome to America What could one woman do for a refugee family of six? by Karen Beattie TCW, November/December 2001
Michelle McKinney Hammond Author and host of TV's Aspiring Women tells it like it is. TCW, September/October 2001
Survivor's Story Christian singer Bonnie Keen endured divorce, depression, a near date rape, and the destruction of her career. So why's she able to smile? by Camerin Courtney TCW, November/December 2000
Amazing Grace How Christian recording artist Táta Vega found hope and healing from her painful past. by Ginger E. McFarland TCW, July/August 2000
Michael Tait Expect the Supernatural … with dc Talk's Michael Tait. Interview by Michael Herman
Plus One: Who Are These Guys? They're five guys are ready to minister. Massive album sales? That's a bonus! Interview by Michael Herman
My Passion: Caron's Café What I learned when I stopped focusing on getting married. TCW, March/April 2000
Selah: Those Old Rugged Hymns The power and depth of hymns haven't been lost, but they are making a comeback. Interview by Michael Herman
Sentimental Journey Recording artist Kathy Troccoli talks about life, love, and loss. Jane Johnson Struck TCW, November/December 1999
Sassy, Single, & Satisfied (at last!) Author Michelle McKinney Hammond dishes on men, marriage, and why she loves being a woman. by Camerin Courtney TCW, March/April 1999
Carman Read his biography, reviews of his albums, and much more. ChristianityToday.com Music Channel
It's Still All About God Whether she's talking about her music, life on the road, or guys, Rebecca St. James says … by Chris Lutes CL, November/December 1997
Pam Thum Making Peace with Her Past. by Camerin Courtney TCW, March/April 1997
