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Giving Up Self-Discipline for Lent

There is really only one 'lesson' I've learned in the penitential season.

Why Ash Wednesday Belongs out of the Church and out on the Streets

We suspect that penitence is usually done best when one joins in a community.

Who Wants a Free Christian Campus?

C.S. Lewis College plans for former Moody campus in Mass. die. Now Green family is giving the site away.

Church-'With': Small Churches Find Their Future in Neighborhood Renewal

The Rosewood Initiative, a merging of churches, police, and nonprofits in Portland, is finding their own peace by seeking their neighbors'.

The Price of Religious Advocacy in D.C.

More religious groups are spending more money on political lobbying than ever before.

Erasing Women: How Both Sides Contribute to the Media Blackout on Female Pro-Lifers

We could work harder to prevent unfortunate photo-ops.

Liberty Balance

Johnnie Moore mentors students at Jerry Falwell's university.

Mars Hill Says It Released Leaders Over Church Discipline Cases

Two "had a pattern of overstepping their authority," church says.

Where the Women Were During the House Contraception Mandate Hearing

The effort to tarnish religious freedom concerns as sexism is clever but wrong.

Cost-Effective Compassion: The 10 Most Popular Strategies for Helping the Poor

Economists rate impact.

The Secret World of Arrietty

A beautiful, wondrous film centered on a well-crafted character and authentic relationships.

A Native Faith: Richard Twiss Shapes Portland's Youth and Beyond

In a city still skeptical of white Christianity, Twiss's cross-cultural witness is gaining a hearing among citizens and leaders alike.

Sex Offender Misstep Illustrates Outreach Difficulties

A law prohibiting convicted sex offenders from living near a public-school bus stop created complications for one ministry.

Flaming Truth: Recalling Francis Schaeffer's Challenge

With laser-like precision, Schaeffer hit on the fundamental issue of our day.

Where Am I? The Middle-Class Crisis of Place

Craig Bartholomew says staying in one place is key to our spiritual and community health.

Teaching Natural Theology as Climate Changes Drown a Way of Life

Pacific Islanders relearn God’s care as rising sea levels threaten the future.

CT Classic: What Hollywood Doesn't Know About Romantic Love

Celebrating Valentine's Day in the spirit of the Song of Solomon

The Other Prodigal Son

The Prodigal's coming-home gala was for both sons.

Untangling the Gramophone

It's nice to feel the love of a Grammy nod, but it's hard to keep it in perspective.

Go Figure

Recent stats on atheism, celebrities, and denominations.

Obama Does Not Widen Religious Exemption for Contraceptive Mandate

The burden to cover contraception shifts to the insurance companies, but an earlier exemption for religious groups will not change.

The Best Ways to Fight Poverty—Really

The government is by far the best institution to raise the poor's standard of living. The church does something more important for them.

The Vow

A sweet love story with its heart in the right place but a somewhat misleading title.

Letters to the Editor

Readers respond to the December issue.

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