May
2012
Volume 56, Number 5
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About The Archives
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.
Features
There are credible reports that Heidi Baker heals the deaf and raises the dead. One thing is for sure: She loves the poor like no other in this forgotten corner of the planet.
Tim Stafford
Each atonement theory highlights a truth about the Cross—but none more so than Christ's substitutionary death.
Richard Mouw
How physical debility strengthened my reliance on God.
Kathleen Anderson
And why it's important to say so.
Duane Litfin
Views
How fellow Christians should respond.
A Christianity Today Editorial
A theology professor, a law professor, and an editor weigh in.
Paul Shrier, Lynne Marie Kohm, and Ryan T. Anderson
How the church can help the faithful stay faithful.
Leslie Leyland Fields
Let's not vomit on JFK's famous church-state speech.
David Neff
Reviews
A Christian music veteran discusses a new album and his long-time struggle with alcohol.
Dave Urbanski
Why the New York Times columnist wants to see America return to its confessional roots.
Interview by Sarah Pulliam Bailey
Religious organizations should defend their public presence without resorting to individualism.
Joseph Knippenberg
There's more to life than relationships of economic exchange.
Todd C. Ream
Brief reviews of 'On the Meaning of Sex,' 'The Dickens Dictionary,' and 'Henry Ossawa Tanner'
John Wilson
Great figures from church history have much to teach about talking with God.
Interview by Elesha Coffman
News
Research shows more than a quarter of pastors have been edged out of a church, regardless of denomination.
Important developments in the church and the world.
Recent remarks on Pat Robertson, surprise persecution simulations, and more.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
Previous forgeries make announcements of new archeological discoveries difficult to believe.
Gordon Govier
Shifting demographics necessitate a second look at historic churches' ministries.
C. L. Lopez
Youcef Nadarkhani's beliefs raises strategic questions.
Ken Walker
Churches are filling with both immigrants and locals drawn to new worship styles.
Ruth Moon
Observers weigh in.
Compiled by Ruth Moon
The province's evangelicals pursue a fresh hearing for the gospel in their post-Christian culture.
Ann-Margret Hovsepian in Montreal
More from this Issue
Healing and the Good News move in concert.
Timothy Morgan
Nikki Toyama-Szeto diversifies Intervarsity's student conference.
Elissa Cooper