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From Africa to Ukraine
Eastern Europe's most influential pastor is a Nigerian who wants to reach the world through his Ukranian congregation.
By Dawn Herzog Jewell
TC, November/December 2005
An American Idol Singer's Prayer
New Orleans native George Huff is calling on the church to remember Katrina's victims.
By Dan Ewald
TC, May/June 2006
The 36-Year-Old Virgin
How abstinence champion Lakita Garth kept the faith during the long years before her wedding night—and beyond.
By Pamela Toussaint
TC, March/April 2006
Livin' Large
Sure, they like having Shaq and other king-sized stars wear their fashions. But above all else, the brothers behind Big Daddy Clothing want to honor their big God.
By Melissa Hambrick
TC, November/December 2004
Heart of Clay
Clay Aiken became a superstar on TV's American Idol, but this Christian kid from North Carolina insists he'll always stay true to himself and to God.
By Holly Vicente Robaina
TC, November/December 2005
Michael Landon, Jr.: The Son Also Rises
He's following in his famous father's footsteps. But he's determined to avoid his father's sins.
By Mark Moring
TC, September/October 2005
Redeeming Public Education
What began as a temporary substitute-teaching job became a holy calling for education professor Pete C. Menjares.
By Holly Vicente Robaina
TC, September/October 2005
The Many Romances of Deborah Bedford
Why a bestselling Harlequin romance author is rewriting her career—and her own novels.
By Sarah Sawyer
TC, May/June 2005
Ministers at Large
How Max Lucado and former NBA superstar David Robinson forged a dynamic partnership in ministry.
By Edward Gilbreath
TC, May/June 2005
Improving Her Serve
Former tennis champ Andrea Jaeger now finds deeper fulfillment ministering to terminally ill children.
by Jo Kadlecek
TC, March/April 2005
Double Devotion
Twin actresses Tia and Tamera Mowry, of Sister, Sister fame, talk about the challenge of staying faithful in a culture of celebrity worship.
by Dan Ewald
TC, March/April 2005
A Walk Across Salvation
How author/adventurer Peter Jenkins rediscovered the joy of his salvation.
by Carol Chapman Stertzer
TC, March/April 2005
The Many Miracles of Adoption
For Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife, Mary Beth, international adoption not only changed the size of their family—it changed the size of their hearts.
by Carla Barnhill
TC, March/April 2005
The Unexpected Scientist
How Christian teen Sarah Mims is rewriting the science journals, and following in her dad's footsteps.
By Denyse O'Leary
TC, January/February 2005
When T.D. Jakes Talks …
At church or on the big screen, this mega preacher always draws a big crowd.
By Dahleen Glanton
TC, January/February 2005
The Waiting Years
After recording a song about her struggles with infertility, worship leader Shannon Wexelberg realized God wants to use her story.
By Rhonda Sholar
TC, November/December 2004
Mr. Christmas
Wally Bronner wants to wish you a 'Merry CHRISTmas' —365 days a year.
By Greg Asimakoupoulos
TC, November/December 2004
A Focus of Her Own
It wasn't always easy being raised by one of the world's greatest parenting experts, but now Danae Dobson is drawing on her heritage to reach a generation of girls in need.
By Marcia Ford
TC, November/December 2004
A Cowboy and His Best Friend
With his "cowdog" by his side, cowboy preacher-poet Ron Moore entertains and challenges audiences across America.
By Linda Owen
TC, September/October 2004
Strings & Prayers
Emerson String Quartet violist Lawrence Dutton wants to honor God with every note he plays.
By Barbara Jepson
TC, September/October 2004
A Family Thing
Preacher Tony Evans and his musician son, Anthony, chose radically different career paths, but they share a common call to ministry.
By Mike Young
TC, September/October 2004
Gary Wang: Builder of Hope
A Christian architect's blueprint for urban renewal.
From Judson Today
TC, July/August 2004
Clayton Lillard: Teen Humanitarian
Why all he ever wants for Christmas are broken bicycles.
By Linda Owen
TC, July/August 2004
In the Eyes of the Creator
How author Angela Thomas learned to see herself from God's perspective.
By Margaret Feinberg
TC, September/October 2004
Heart of Gold
As Olympic diving champion Laura Wilkinson prepares for competition in Athens, she's more certain than ever about God's place in her life.
By Kris Rasmussen
TC, July/August 2004
Akiane Kramarik: Dream Child
This 9-year-old prodigy, who says God shows her what to paint, is using her gift to help the needy.
By Mary Berryhill
TC, July/August 2004
Life After "Left Behind"
Best-selling author Jerry Jenkins is ready to make an even greater impact on the culture.
By Sean Fowlds
TC, July/August 2004
Dolly Sanchez: Winning the Race
HIV has not stopped this courageous woman from living out her faith.
By Linda Owen
TC, July/August 2004
The Remaking of a Televangelist
How God transformed James Robison from an angry preacher to a compassionate voice of hope.
By Jayme Durant
TC, May/June 2004
Keepin' It Real
Show like American Idol promise young singers a shot at stardom. Here's how a former Idol contestant RJ Helton and two other talented Christians followed their dreams without compromising their faith.
By Melissa Riddle
TC, May/June 2004
God's Word for 'Up and Outers'
Dallas businessman Garry Kinder's Bent Tree Bible Study isn't a church, but it's no social club either.
by Ginger Kolbaba
TC, March/April 2004
A Rebel Finds Peace
Randy Travis went from drugs and lawbreaking to country-music stardom. But his life wasn't whole 'til he got right with his Maker.
By Eric Tiansay
TC, March/April 2004
'At Home' with Dean Jones
This veteran actor is bringing Jan Karon's Mitford books to life.
By Cynthia Thomas
CR, January/February 2004
Taking the Lead
Actor John Schneider, one of the original "Dukes of Hazzard," uses lessons from his troubled past to point people towards a bright future.
By Kris Rasmussen
CR, January/February 2004
'It's Not About Me'
How Everybody Loves Raymond's Patricia Heaton keeps the faith.
By Dan Ewald
CR, January/February 2004
The Shockingly Ordinary Purpose-Driven Life of Rick Warren
How a Krispy Kreme-loving, Hawaiian shirt-wearing Baptist preacher is changing the way Christians think.
By Ted Parks & Tim Stafford
CR, November/December 2003
As Seen on TV
You've seen her on Everybody Loves Raymond and Less Than Perfect, but actress Sherri Shepherd had to learn hard lessons before finding fame.
By Dan Ewald
CR, November/December 2003
The Long Road Home
Once the darling of Christian music, Sandi Patty is still picking up the pieces of a broken past. Will the church welcome her back?
by Eric Reed
CR, September/October 2003
Remembering Johnny Cash
The country legend's long and hard pilgrimage to faith.
From the archives of Christian Reader
CR, November/December 1983
Street Preacha
When Christian rapper T-Bone goes to Hollywood to shoot The Fighting Temptations, he took his Bible with him.
By Todd Hertz
CR, September/October 2003
The Princess Warrior
Princess Kasune Zulu of Zambia is speaking out about her HIV-positive status and challenging people worldwide to use prayer and education to battle HIV/AIDS
By B. Denise Hawkins
CR, September/October 2003
Expanding His Territory
After finding worldwide success with The Prayer of Jabez, Bruce Wilkinson felt God leading him to Africa to fight AIDS.
By Edward Gilbreath
CR, September/October 2003
The Final Serve
Michael Chang is retiring from professional tennis, but that just means more time for his first passion—serving up the gospel.
By Eric Tiansay
CR, September/October 2003
Drawing the Big Picture
He has helped craft some of Hollywood's biggest animated flicks, but Pixar artist Matthew Luhn wants to deliver a greater message through his work.
By By Frederica Mathewes-Green
CR, July/August 2003
Jaci of All Trades
Move over, J. Lo: Jaci Velasquez hopes to parlay her success as a Christian singer into a shot at Hollywood stardom.
By Kris Rasmussen
CR, July/August 2003
Miss (Christian) America
After Erika Harold was crowned Miss America 2003, her outspoken faith sparked controversy. But she's just the latest in a long line of Christians to win the title. Why are so many believers attracted to this secular beauty contest?
By John W. Kennedy
CR, May/June 2003
Stargazer
Access Hollywood co-host Nancy O'Dell is best known for reporting on the lives of celebrities, but her heart is focused on a more heavenly assignment.
By Dan Ewald
CR, May/June 2003
The Singer and the Astronaut
Recording artist Steve Green remembers Columbia commander Rick Husband as a devoted believer—and a dear friend.
By Eric Tiansay
CR, May/June 2003
The Gospel According to John (Eldredge)
By Greg Asimakoupoulos
CR, May/June 2003
Sue Thomas: The Eyes Have It
Deaf since she was a child, her fearless work as an undercover FBI agent inspired PAX-TV's Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye.
By Kris Rasmussen
CR, March/April 2003
The Rebirth of Kirk Cameron
He was a teen superstar who gave his life to Christ. Then the growing pains really started.
By Dan Ewald
CR, March/April 2003
Move Over, Martha!
Trading Spaces interior designer Laurie Smith balances faith, family, and wallpaper colors.
by Dan Ewald
January/February 2003
Getting a Clue in Tinseltown
How actor Eric Close of the hit TV show Without a Trace lives out his faith in Hollywood.
by Kris Rasmussen
CR, January/February 2003
Breaking Free
How Beth Moore became America's most exciting Bible teacher.
By Corrie Cutrer
CR, January/February 2003
Going Public
John Tesh gave up a cozy career in television to pursue his musical dreams. Now he's using music to share his faith.
by Dan Ewald
CR, November/December 2002
Life After Playboy
A former centerfold discovered fulfillment helping Haiti's neediest children. Now she's ready to expose the evils of pornography.
by Bob Liparulo
CR, September/October 2002
Michelle Williams: Child of Destiny
The member of the popular R&B trio Destiny's Child talks about her gospel debut.
Interview by Edward Gilbreath
CR, September/October 2002
Witch Alert
by Lynn Austin
CR, September/October 2002
Condoleezza Rice's Secret Weapon
How our National Security Adviser finds the strength to defend the free world.
by B. Denise Hawkins
CR, September/October 2002
A Hate-Crime Widow Fights Back
When Sherialyn Byrdsong's husband was shot by a white supremacist, she responded the only way she knew how: by showing kids and adults how to love and understand those different from themselves.
interview by Ginger Kolbaba
CR, July/August 2002
Prayers from an Afghan Prison
Interrogated and tried by the Taliban, Dayna Curry and Heather Mercer discovered a higher purpose for their imprisonment.
by Meg Cullar
CR, July/August 2002
Bush's Defining Moment
The events of 9/11 revealed the President's spiritual mettle.
by Tony Carnes
CR, March/April 2002
Down on Jesus' Farm
Agricultural terms are plentiful in Jesus' conversations.
by Lynn Austin
CR, March/April 2002
My Golf Miracle
My 15 minutes of fame opened doors for me to share my faith.
by Carol S. Lacey
CR, March/April 2002
Pure Love
Rebecca St. James is keeping a gift for her future husband.
by Bonne Steffen
CR, January/February 2002
What Makes DeeDee Run?
This world class dogsled racer relies on grit and grace.
by Grace Fox
CR, November/December 2001
Fernando Ortega's Deep Simplicity
This Dove award winner combines great storytelling with spiritual reflection.
by Louis Carlozo
CR, September/October 2001
Coaster Thrills and Mountain Skills
Fun and faith are built into life at this theme park.
by Lucas S. Roebuck
CR, July/August 2001
Damaris's New Reason to Sing
Her Coca-cola jingle was memorable. But she almost forgot who was Lord of her life.
by Bonne Steffen
CR, July/August 2001
Why Jan Karon Left Mitford
What the author of the best-selling series of life in a small town had to do to keep focused.
by Phyllis Ten Elshof
CR, May/June 2001
What a Doll!
To creator Wendy Lawton, a doll brings a story to life.
by Barbara Curtis
CR, March/April 2001
God's Glory in Celtic Song
With musical roots in the Irish family band, Clannad, Maire Brennan loves to sing about her homeland and her Lord.
by Camerin Courtney
CR, January/February 2001
Living Letters
Calligrapher Tim Botts gives new meaning to familiar words.
by Bonne Steffen
CR, November/December 2000
Just Give Me Jesus
The strong and simple message of "the best preacher" in the Graham family.
by Randy Bishop
CR, January/February 2000
Speaking Up for God
Whether with fetish priests or hospital staff, Thelma Wells isn't shy about sharing her faith.
by Bonne Steffen
CR, July/August 2000
Positively Believing
The birth and the testing of Zig Ziglar's faith.
by Randy Bishop
CR, May/June 2000
Simply Max
From West Texas to Brazil and back, from Church of Christ minister to mega-author, Max Lucado has seen God work and now helps readers "see" him too.
by Randy Bishop
CR, January/February 2000
The Revelation of LaHaye and Jenkins
Why 7.4 million fans watch and wait for the next Left Behind.
by Jay Grelen
CR, November/December 1999
Soles to Save
This courtside chaplain reaches both down-and-out and up-and-in.
by Randy Bishop
CR, July/August 1999
Beyond Brain Power
Ben Carson's calling isn't just brain surgery, it's seeing God's amazing work throughout life.
by Randy Bishop
CR, July/August 1999
What Drives Elizabeth Dole?
She's had some big jobs, but she sees her life as a mission.
by Jennifer Ferranti
CR, May/June 1999
Joy Restorer: Barbara Johnson
Barbara Johnson brings smiles and healing to the heart broken.
by Bonne Steffen
CR, March/April 1999
Ravi & Margie's Open Door Policy
Their ministry to the world begins at home.
by Ron R. Lee
CR, November/December 1998
Street Gang Evangelists
The preacher and the gang member faced each other on New York's tough streets in 1958. A lot has happened in 40 years.
by Joe Maxwell
CR, September/October 1998
Serving Well
Michael Chang's real net worth isn't seen on the tennis court.
by Helen Lee
CR, July/August 1998
Ned Graham: God's Ambassador to China
Billy Graham's youngest son is changing church history through prayer and diplomacy.
by Randy Bishop
CR, July/August 1998
Why Everyone Looks Up to David Robinson
He's one of basketball's brightest stars, but where he really shines is off the court.
by Jay C. Grelen
CR, March/April 1998
Baroness Caroline Cox: One Tough Lady
Making sure persecuted Christians are not forgotten.
by Wendy Murray Zoba
CR, January/February 1998
Johnny Hart: Not Caving In
The cartoon characters of "B.C." reflect their imaginative creator, Johnny Hart. Especially his unapologetic faith in God.
by Joe Maxwell
CR, March/April 1997
Looking Right Through You
He invented the MRI, but he almost missed God's view of his soul.
by Bob Chuvala
CR, September/October 2003
America's Zookeeper
Jack Hanna's love for all God's creatures has given him an international reputation.
by Kevin Dale Miller
CR, November/December 1996
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