January/February
2013
Volume 57, Number 1
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The CT archives are a rich treasure of biblical wisdom and insight from our past. Some things we would say differently today, and some stances we've changed. But overall, we're amazed at how relevant so much of this content is. We trust that you'll find it a helpful resource.
Cover Stories
![Worshiping Jesus in the Mosque Worshiping Jesus in the Mosque](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/83628.jpg?h=123&w=220)
What it's like to follow Christ embedded in Muslim culture. An interview with a Muslim follower of Isa.
Gene Daniels
![Why Evangelicals Should Be Thankful for Muslim Insiders Why Evangelicals Should Be Thankful for Muslim Insiders](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/83626.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Insider followers of Jesus may not have changed religions, but their lives have been changed by Christ.
John J. Travis
Features
![Faith in a Fallen Empire Faith in a Fallen Empire](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/24640.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Detroit's list of maladies is long. But some Christians' commitment to its renewal is longer.
Katelyn Beaty
![Election Is for Everyone Election Is for Everyone](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/13341.jpg?h=154&w=220)
However we interpret the controversial doctrine, it's clear that salvation is never a human achievement.
Roger Olson
![Are You Worshiping the Idol of 'Open Options'? Are You Worshiping the Idol of 'Open Options'?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/83631.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The false god of limitless choices, like those at a coffeehouse, is enslaving modern Americans. How to resist him.
Barry Cooper
![The Gospel Hand-Off The Gospel Hand-Off](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/13345.jpg?h=154&w=220)
After a setback due to illness, one missionary couple had to give their ministry away. Why they're happy about it.
Adam and Christine Jeske in Ethiopia
![The Great Tiny Baby Rescue The Great Tiny Baby Rescue](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/13346.jpg?h=154&w=220)
My journey to a Guatemalan village where starving children are rescued in a race against death .
Karen Swallow Prior
Views
![Discipleship Is Messy Discipleship Is Messy](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/83632.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Insider movements can lead to syncretism, yes. But less so if we all stay connected.
A Christianity Today Editorial
![Should Women Serve in Combat? Should Women Serve in Combat?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/13348.jpg?h=154&w=220)
Three views on the warrior women of the Bible and today, as the Pentagon announces it's lifting the ban.
Owen Strachan, Jan McCormack, and Alan "Blues" Baker
Reviews
![How Can Short-Term Missions Best Advance God's Mission? How Can Short-Term Missions Best Advance God's Mission?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/13355.jpg?h=154&w=220)
Author Brian Howell says we should start with a robust reconciliation theology.
Interview by Jeff Haanen
News
![Top 10 News Stories of 2012 Top 10 News Stories of 2012](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/13330.jpg?h=154&w=220)
The events, people, and debates of the past year that have shaped, or will significantly shape, evangelical life, thought, or mission.
![Kenyan Jihadists Target Surprising Recruits: Ex-Christians Kenyan Jihadists Target Surprising Recruits: Ex-Christians](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/13331.jpg?h=154&w=220)
Radical Islamists are capitalizing on poverty and unemployment to enlist would-be martyrs.
Tom Osanjo in Nairobi, Kenya