Christianity Today

January, 2006

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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

Cover Story

Deliver Us from Joseph Kony

J. Carter Johnson in Kitgum, Uganda

Why the children of Uganda are killing one another in the name of the Lord.

Features

The Joy of Aging

Don Bastian

What faith looks like when it’s dangerous to sing and walk at the same time.

How the Kingdom Comes

Michael S. Horton

The church becomes countercultural by sinking its roots ever deeper into God’s heavenly gifts.

The Word from Geecheetown

Nate Anderson

Gullah-speaking slave descendants welcome New Testament translation.

Top Ten Stories of 2005

CT staff

The events, people, and debates of the past year that Christianity Today’s news editors and writers believe have shaped, or will significantly shape, evangelical life, thought, or mission.

Bearing More Burdens

Once-wayward ministry works to reclaim credibility.

The Rest of the Story

Rebecca Barnes

Half a century after killing five missionaries, the ‘Auca’ find themselves on the cutting edge of modern missions.

Seeking Shelter

Deann Alford

Christians scramble to aid earthquake victims before worst of winter hits.

Better Than a Cigar

Introducing the Christian Vision Project.

Global Anglicans Flex Muscle

Timothy C. Morgan

Conservative bishops join forces to counter potent revisionist wing.

Three Big Digs

Gordon Govier

Discoveries bolster understanding of early church, biblical account of David’s kingdom.

Brutality Therapy

J. Carter Johnson in Kitgum, Uganda

Love and art are keys to healing.

No Church? No Problem

Reviewed by Kevin Miller

George Barna wants commitment to the local congregation to sink lower than ever.

Q&A: Eric Thurman

CT staff

Thurman is CEO of Geneva Global, a professional services firm that links donor “investors” with local faith-based humanitarian projects in the developing world.

What, Me Worry?

Reviewed by John Wilson

Why we should think about the unthinkable.

Peace Not Out of Reach

Interview by Timothy C. Morgan

What American Christians can do to help resolve the LRA conflict.

The Power of a Father’s Blessing

Interview by Nancy Madsen

What former NFL pro Bill Glass has learned after 36 years of prison ministry.

News

News

Go Figure

Recent stats on cohabitation, college prayer, and the number of evangelicals.

Reviews

Bookmarks

Reviewed by Cindy Crosby, Mark Noll, and John Wilson

Quick reviews of new books.

Raising Ebenezer

Gary A. Parrett

We are misguided when we modernize hymn texts.

Views

Editorial

You’d Better Watch Out

A Christianity Today Editorial

800 Christmas defense lawyers are coming to town.

Hope

Compiled by Richard A. Kauffman

Quotations to stir heart and mind.

Bill’s Big Career Move

How do we make important family decisions?

The ‘Judicial Philosophy’ Dodge

Why opposing ‘activist judges’ isn’t as straightforward as you’d think.

The Word on the Street

What the homeless taught me about prayer.

Time to Get Judicially Serious

Evangelicals and the possible Supreme Court Catholic majority.

Editorial

Dazed by Disasters

A Christianity Today Editorial

We can fight compassion fatigue by planning ahead.

Additional Articles

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