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Top 10 News Stories of 2012

The events, people, and debates of the past year that have shaped, or will significantly shape, evangelical life, thought, or mission.

Top 10 News Stories of 2012

Top 10 News Stories of 2012

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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.

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The Hidden History of Insider Movements

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Worshiping Jesus in the Mosque

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Why Evangelicals Should Be Thankful for Muslim Insiders

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How Much Muslim Context Is Too Much for the Gospel?

The Gospel Hand-Off

So, Who Hallows God's Name?

My Top 5 Books on Mental Illness

Are You Worshiping the Idol of 'Open Options'?

Review

The Sin of a Preacher Man

Catholics and Baptists Together

Testimony

My Train Wreck Conversion

How Can Short-Term Missions Best Advance God's Mission?

Review

God Repairs the Shattered Glass

Election Is for Everyone

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How Should Christians Get Rid of Garbage in their Hearts?

The Zombie Apocalypse

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Fifty Shades of the Good Book

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Schools Tussle Over Sex Standards

The Great Tiny Baby Rescue

Given Deborah, Jael, and Judith, Why Shouldn't Women Serve in Combat?

Editorial

Discipleship Is Messy

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How Should Christian Satellite Networks Evangelize Muslims?

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Kenyan Jihadists Target Surprising Recruits: Ex-Christians

The 2013 Book Awards

Quick Takes

Wilson's Bookmarks

Letters to the Editor

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Hope for the Gay Undergrad

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Should Christian Colleges Build Top-Ranked Football Teams?

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Quotation Marks

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Go Figure

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Gleanings

Change to Believe In

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