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An Incomplete Reconciliation
Jan Karon’s latest contains all her traditional charms but misses an opportunity.
Hour of Decision
“How can I know I’m a Christian if I can’t remember when I first responded to the gospel?”
It’s a Wonder-Full Life
It takes a special kind of birth to grab the world’s attention.
Courageous Nonviolence
At the first Christmas, the angels proclaimed, ‘Peace on earth.’ Just-war and pacifist Christians together can make it happen.
Saving Faces
Mercy Ships surgeons perform medical miracles daily in remote ports of call.
When the Media Became a Nuisance
How to respond to the next blockbuster book/documentary/movie that questions traditional Christianity.
Mixing Faith and Power
Bush speechwriter takes a principled, though not always popular, stand.
Unexpected Global Lessons
How short-term mission is becoming a two-way street.
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Young, Restless, and Ready for Revival
On-campus Christians are seeking holiness in unexpected numbers.
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Go Figure
Recent statistics on young evangelical’s politics and ‘Christian fundamentalist religions.’
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The Chronicles of Atheism
When The Golden Compass hits theaters this month, many will be introduced to the works of Philip Pullman, a writer who detests C.S. Lewis’s fantasy world.
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Q&A: Karekin II
The leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Karekin II visited the U.S. in October to support a resolution condemning Turkey’s 1915-1917 Armenian genocide.
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News Briefs: November 15, 2007
Nigeria mob kills 10, pharmacists don’t have to fill Plan B prescriptions, and Prison Fellowship bars UCC congregation from Angel Tree.
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‘Federation’ Charts New Frontier
Orthodox Anglicans take first step in creating their own U.S. church body.
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Bookmarks
Short reviews of books on American reform, shyness, and the clash of Rome and Jerusalem.
Christmas ‘Jars’
New album gently rattles the seasonal genre.
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Blessed Are the Peacemakers
Quotations to stir heart and mind.
The Invasion of God
The so-called Christmas wars are much larger than we imagine.
Do They Know It’s Hanukkah?
There’s more than one “happy holiday” for Christians this season.