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The Danish cartoon caricature crisis--precipitated by the September 30, 2005, publication in Jyllands-Posten of twelve cartoons, one depicting the Prophet Muhammad with a turban shaped like a bomb--appears to non-Muslims as a battle between free spee...

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Desert Fathers and Mothers

By Diane Stephens

Christian men and women went to live in the hazardous desert environment of the Middle East, starting in the third century and continuing for another 350 years. Those who stayed and cultivated wisdom from life on the edge became known as the desert f...

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Grieving Well

By Greg Garrett

We tend to associate grief primarily with major life traumas such as a death in the family, a divorce, or an illness. But grief may also emerge in response to any change or loss, including those that we might view as largely positive. Moving away fro...

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Hotel Rwanda

By Edward N. McNulty

The awful reality of the genocide in Rwanda in the 1990s is now getting the attention it deserves. In this movie, however, the filmmakers decided not to concentrate on the bloody horror of genocide but instead focus on one man who rose above the hatr...

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James

By Susan R. Garrett

Protestant theologians are vexed by James' claim that "faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead," (James 2:17) and by the book's insistence that faith alone cannot bring salvation. Others argue endlessly over whether the letter was even written b...

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From the biblical tales of Adam and Eve, to the first apostles of the early church, ■and even in our modern-day local congregations, Christians seek opportunities to ■build strong communities. And, much like the characters in the hit show Lost, we ■must often choose between our own personal needs and a commitment to the ■common good.

Lost
Live Together or Die Alone

By Greg Garrett

Lost is one of the most popular television shows of recent memory; a show in which physical drama--Will they survive?--and spiritual drama--Will they be redeemed?--go hand in hand. From the first episode, when a jet airliner flying from Australia to ...

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Prosperity Gospel
Will Jesus Make You Rich?

By Debra J. Mumford

"Prosperity preaching" is a popular name for the preaching of the Word of Faith movement that contends God wants believers to be rich and enjoy good physical health. The Word of Faith movement is an American religious subculture made up of denominati...

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Syria
How Long, O Lord?

By Vernon S. Broyles

Tens of thousands of people have died in the Syrian war. But why? In this month's free "In the News" study, "Syria: How Long, O Lord?" Christians are asked to take a closer look into the issues surrounding the war in Syria. This study provides inform...

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