Cover Story
Cover Story
The New Monasticism
A fresh crop of Christian communities is blossoming in blighted urban settings all over America.
Features
Impractical Christianity
Faith really begins to make a difference when it stops ‘working.’
Helping Afghanistan One Cupcake at a Time
Why a Christian couple trains Kabul’s women to bake, cook, and keep house for Westerners.
The Politics of the People of God
The Church has a unique role to play in our politicized culture.
A More Demanding Faith
Christian history is full of attempts to lead a more radical faith.
The Holy and the Ivy
Intellectual skepticism persists in the Ivy League. Thankfully, so does a vibrant Christian faith.
High-Tech Circuit Riders
Satellite churches are discovering a new way to grow the body of Christ.
Subverting Dignity
Nina Shea on the greatest threat to human freedom today.
The Daniel of Religious Rights
Nina Shea is not someone to tangle with. And the persecuted are mighty glad.
Come, Lord Jesus—But Not Too Soon
Why it’s hard to be heavenly minded.
The $1 Billion Handoff
Sir John Templeton’s born-again son takes control of the famous foundation—but there are strings attached.
Christians Raise Ministry Profile
Celebration 2005′ offers service as low-key witness.
Court Decision Worries Churches
Kelo puts religious property at risk.
Connecticut Six’ Battle Heats Up
Bishop removes priest, changes dissenting church’s locks.
I Now Pronounce You Husband and Husband
Homosexual marriage now legal; pressure feared.
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Reviews
Bookmarks
Quick reviews of Life@Work, The Power of Hospitality, Sex, Lies, and the Media, and When You’re Facing the Empty Nest.
Views
The Court’s Uncertain Trumpet
Unprincipled Commandments rulings leave a nation guessing.
God Behind Barbed Wire
How a Nazi-soldier-turned-theologian found hope.
Abolishing Abstinence
Telling underage kids not to have sex is surprisingly controversial.