June
2013
Volume 57, Number 5

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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.
Cover Stories

A top economist shares the astounding news about that little picture hanging on our refrigerator.
Bruce Wydick
Features

Across the country, congregations are whipping members into shape with highly marketed, faith-based health programs. What's right—and troubling—about the trend.
Leslie Leyland Fields

How one church leader in Georgia is breaking the longstanding divide between Protestants and Orthodox.
William E. Yoder in Moscow
Views

But one way or another, God will point you to the place where your gifts can serve his people.
Carolyn Arends
Reviews

N. D. Wilson paints a portrait of living joyfully underneath the horizon of mortality.
Brett McCracken

Amy Simpson challenges the church to step up its ministry to a vulnerable population.
Michael Mangis

Dave Brunn shows Bible translators never achieve strict, word-for-word accuracy--even when they promise it.
Interview by Lindsay Olesberg
News

As the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in, faith-based organizations say 'no' to loyalty oaths.
Melissa Steffan