News

Cooking up Hope

A snapshot of Christian witness in the world (as it appeared in our July/August issue).

Gary S. Chapman

Atlanta: A series of DUI arrests landed Veronica, an adoptive mom, in jail with few prospects and little hope. Another inmate told her about the Atlanta Mission. Founded in 1936, the mission believes “sustainable life change starts with the redeeming power of Christ and is best accomplished through life on life relationships.” Veronica, a trained chef, entered the mission’s recovery program two years ago. Now she’s working full-time and training to be a minister. “My life has been transformed,” she said.

Also in this issue

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 Story

Dear Pastor, Can I Come to Your Church?

The Biblical Meaning of Clothing

Why Fashion Matters

News

Does Saying an Islamic Creed Deny Our Christian Faith?

Review

Augustines for the 21st Century

My Own Pilgrim's Progress

Testimony

Saved from Islam on September 11

Review

Above All Earthly Metaphors

Lamentations: A Bottle for the Tears of the World

Let Go, Let God (and the Homeroom Teacher)

Jesus Suffers with Us—and We with Him

Hudson Taylor and the Power of Gentleness

Why True Crime Is Making a Comeback

News

Babies Halt the Great Commission

Melinda Gates: ‘I’m Living Out My Faith in Action’

News

Crowdfund My Outrage

Excerpt

The Shocking Weakness of God's Truth

Editorial

Hope in the Face of Intractable Racism

Reply All

What the Mirror Can’t See

News

Gleanings: July/August 2015

New & Noteworthy Books

Wilson's Bookmarks

Understanding the Transgender Phenomenon

Loving My Sister-Brother

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Wicked or Misunderstood?

A conversation with Beth Moore about UnitedHealthcare shooting suspect Luigi Mangione and the nature of sin.

Why Armenian Christians Recall Noah’s Ark in December

The biblical account of the Flood resonates with a persecuted church born near Mount Ararat.

Review

The Virgin Birth Is More Than an Incredible Occurrence

We’re eager to ask whether it could have happened. We shouldn’t forget to ask what it means.

The Nine Days of Filipino Christmas

Some Protestants observe the Catholic tradition of Simbang Gabi, predawn services in the days leading up to Christmas.

The Bulletin

Neighborhood Threat

The Bulletin talks about Christians in Syria, Bible education, and the “bad guys” of NYC.

Join CT for a Live Book Awards Event

A conversation with Russell Moore, Book of the Year winner Gavin Ortlund, and Award of Merit winner Brad East.

Excerpt

There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Proper’ Christmas Carol

As we learn from the surprising journeys of several holiday classics, the term defies easy definition.

Advent Calls Us Out of Our Despair

Sitting in the dark helps us truly appreciate the light.

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