In Plain Prayer: Why Missionary Families Are Showing Love to Haiti Kidnappers
Response of Christian Aid Ministries and supporters reveals three Anabaptist distinctives that other Christians should find both familiar and thought provoking.
The Amish’s Spirituality for the Long Haul
What they can, and cannot, teach evangelicals.
2008 Christianity Today Book Awards
This year, 49 publishers nominated 359 titles published in 2007. CT editors selected the top books in each category, and then panels of judges — one panel per category — voted. In the end, we chose 10 winners and gave 11 awards of merit to the books that best shed light on people, events, and ideas that shape evangelical life, thought, and mission. Selections from judges’ comments are below.
Amish Grace and the Rest of Us
The Amish response to the Nickel Mines shootings wasn’t just plain Christianity.
K.A. Paul Gets Attention After Hastert Meeting
Plus: The New York Times and The Boston Globe look at special treatment for religious groups, Amish forgiveness shocks the nation, Billy Graham’s grandson preaches his first crusade, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Rally Time
Christians will be prominent at Darfur rally, but still choosing sides on immigration. Plus: Is Amish shunning illegal? And other stories from online sources around the world.
Pilgrims and Exiles: Recommended Resources
More Anabaptist insider information
Negotiating with the Modern World
In the late 19th and early 20th century, modernity caught up with the Anabaptists.
San Francisco’s Gay Marriages Ruled Invalid
Plus: N.J. gov’s religious resignation, wheat-free-free Communion, blaming the victim in Iraq, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Worshiping an ‘Awesome God’ at the Democratic National Convention
Plus: Amish in the City premieres tonight, challenging Sri Lanka’s anti-conversion bill, Christians accused of bad motives in Sudan activism, and other stories from online sources around the world.