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Cooking up Hope

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

Gary S. Chapman
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.

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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 Story

Dear Pastor, Can I Come to Your Church?

Bradley Wright

The Biblical Meaning of Clothing

Robert Covolo

Why Fashion Matters

Whitney Bauck

News

Does Saying an Islamic Creed Deny Our Christian Faith?

Review

Augustines for the 21st Century

Douglas Webster

My Own Pilgrim's Progress

Testimony

Saved from Islam on September 11

Charles H. Featherstone

Review

Above All Earthly Metaphors

Courtney Reissig

Lamentations: A Bottle for the Tears of the World

Interview with Rob Moll

Let Go, Let God (and the Homeroom Teacher)

R.M. Stone

Jesus Suffers with Us—and We with Him

Kevin P. Emmert

Hudson Taylor and the Power of Gentleness

Why True Crime Is Making a Comeback

Wade Bearden

News

Babies Halt the Great Commission

Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra

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

Interview by Timothy C. Morgan

News

Crowdfund My Outrage

Elizabeth Eisenstadt Evans

Excerpt

The Shocking Weakness of God's Truth

Os Guinness

Editorial

Hope in the Face of Intractable Racism

Reply All

What the Mirror Can’t See

News

Gleanings: July/August 2015

New & Noteworthy Books

Matt Reynolds

Wilson's Bookmarks

John Wilson

Understanding the Transgender Phenomenon

Mark Yarhouse

Loving My Sister-Brother

Margaret Philbrick

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Public Theology Project

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Wire Story

The Religion Gender Gap Among the Young Is Disappearing

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Attempts at Cultural Crossover

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