Christianity Today

December, 2015

Volume 59, Number 10

January/February, 2016
November, 2015

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.

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Cover Story

Cover Story

Noonday Collection: Where Fashion Statement Meets Mission Statement

One of the fastest-growing companies in the country supports global artisans and funds Christian adoptions.

Cover Story

The Divine Rise of Multilevel Marketing

Behind the $34 billion industry making its way to your church.

Features

The Secret Ingredient of Our Poverty Relief

Economists are showing that one attitude makes a statistical difference in developing nations.

When God Hits Below the Belt

Sometimes he pulls us into the ring—but he always gives us grace to endure.

Meet the Dutch Christians Who Saved Their Jewish Neighbors from the Nazis

Diet Eman endured Hitler’s occupation separated from her fiance, Hein Sietsma. But apart, they served in the Dutch Underground—saving at least 60 Jews from certain death.

What Kind of Astronomical Marvel was the Star of Bethlehem?

And was it even a star? A biblical scholar investigates the mysterious object that guided the Magi to Jesus.

More from this Issue

Testimony

I Came to Christ at a Church That Loves Refugees

When my mother and aunties fled to America, God was their Deliverer. They just didn’t know it yet.

Created to Do Good Work

In praise of magenta-colored industry.

Reply All

Responses to our October issue via letters, tweets, and blogs.

News

News

How 1,000 Women Who Aborted Feel About the Local Church

Survey: Two in three evangelicals were attending monthly or more at the time of their first abortion.

Kingdom Coders

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

News

Should Christians Give Money to Ministries Deep in Debt?

Experts weigh giving to insolvent faith-based organizations.

News

Gleanings: December 2015

Important developments in the church and the world (as they appeared in our December issue).

Reviews

Hating the Way Jesus Hates

Why more believers need the courage to get angry at sin.

Review

Why Christians Should Love Creation, not ‘Nature’

God calls us to cultivate the earth—not to leave it alone.

Review

When Being Pro-Life Didn’t Make You a Republican

Journeying back to America before Roe v. Wade is like entering The Twilight Zone.

Wilson’s Bookmarks

From John Wilson, editor of ‘Books and Culture’.

Excerpt

Monotony Is the Spice of Life

An excerpt from “40/40 Vision: Clarifying Your Mission in Midlife.”

Views

To Be Human Is to Be Homesick

God hardwired us for home, but we’re living in exile.

Editorial

How We Forgot the Poverty of Christmas

The Incarnation is not a story we can package or market. It is also the greatest story ever told.

My Neighbor’s Health Is My Business

If we’re serious about saving lives, we’ll be serious about public health.

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