Christianity Today

November, 2013

Volume 57, Number 9

December, 2013
October, 2013

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 Story

Cover Story

How Lewis Lit the Way to Better Apologetics

Why the path to reasonable faith begins with story and imagination.

Features

Would You Kill a Chicken with Your Bare Hands?

Lamppost Farm says it may be good for your soul.

The Crusader

Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke brings old-time gospel back to America.

Quenching Russia’s Drinking Problem

30,000 die each year of alcohol poisoning. New Christian programs bring faith into rehab process.

Dystopias Catching Fire

Is there anything good in the controversial worlds of Katniss and Ender?

Why Apologetics Is Different—and Working—In the Hood

Detroit pastor Christopher Brooks says apologetics in urban settings must be both intellectual and ‘soul-ish.’

Beautiful Fear

We are strangely attracted to the One we dread.

More from this Issue

Reply All

Readers respond to the September issue via letters, tweets, and blogs.

C. S. Lewis in Unlikely Places

He’s still showing us how to pay attention.

Testimony

Fox News’ Highly Reluctant Jesus Follower

Of all people surprised that I became an evangelical Christian, I’m the most surprised.

News

News

Bestseller Best Practices

The NavPress–Tyndale alliance could signal a new publishing normal.

News

Israel’s Arab Christians and Jews: Brothers in Arms?

A priest and a sea captain’s solution to saving Mideast Christianity: Join the Israeli military.

News

Churches: The New Risky Bet

Foreclosures are slowing—except for congregations.

News

Gleanings: November 2013

Important developments in the church and the world.

Reviews

What Christians Need to Know about Alternative Medicine

Common practices like yoga and acupuncture have roots in other religions. Are we ignoring that?

Review

Jesus Feels Your Pain

Critics say American Christianity downplays Christ’s suffering. Two Reformed scholars answer the charge.

Review

Why Don’t We Recognize God’s Gift of Diversity?

Christena Cleveland examines the cultural differences that frustrate the quest for Christian unity.

Wilson’s Bookmarks

From the editor of Books & Culture.

Excerpt

Is Your Faith Slipping into Maintenance Mode?

Maybe you’re not crashing and burning. But it’s dangerous to stay stuck in neutral.

Views

Our Love-Hate Relationship With Christian Art

Despite our faith’s rich artistic history, we wrongly trash-talk Christian works.

Should Christians Read the Qur’an?

Whether or not to immerse ourselves in Islam’s holy book.

Editorial

Pep Talks for Successful Living

Yes, but don’t we need something more from our churches?

Duct-Tape Disciples

What really sticks when leading a friend to Christ.

Additional Articles

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