"I Don't Belive in Jesus"
I was told I couldn't believe in Jesus. But no one told me what I should believe in.
by Joseph Steinberg as told to Amber Penney
CL, September/October 2001

"I'm Not Stupid!"
People made fun of me because of my learning disability. Why did God make me this way?
by Abbie Rabine as told to Autumn Flutur
CL, July/August 2001

The Big Lie?
As a Jehovah's Witness, I thought Christians had it all wrong …
by Steve Berg as told to Chris Lutes
CL, July/August 2001

The Anger Inside
Steve's anger was out of control. He knew if something didn't change he'd end up in jail — or dead.
by Amber Penney
CL, May/June 2001

Boy Wonder from Down Under
Australia's Aaron Baddeley wants to be the best golfer the world has ever seen, and he's trusting God to take him there.
by Autumn Flutur
CL, March/April 2001

A Real Survivor
For Survivor contestant Dirk Been, the pressure to conform tested everything he believed in.
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
CL, January/February 2001

Turnaround
Not long ago, Jon Kitna was into heavy drinking, shoplifting, and casual sex. Now he's on fire for God and a rising star in the NFL. How'd he get from there to here?
by Mark Moring
CL, September/October 2000

Why Me?
Blind by the time she was in junior high, Katie Pavlacka was mad at God and the world. But today this 19-year-old swimmer is trusting God with all her heart … and setting her sites on Olympic gold.
by Mark Moring
CL, September/October 2000

An Unexpected Customer
He was definitely different, and I didn't really want to help him. But he taught me an important lesson.
by Ashleigh Kittle
CL, September/October 2000

Why I Joined a Gay Club
interview by Chris Lutes & Karen Raad
CL, September/October 2000

Standing Alone
Many students mocked Julie Moore for starting a Bible study at her high school. But Julie stood her ground, and obeyed God's call anyway.
by Karen Raad
CL, September/October 2000

"Our Heroes"
Christian artists like Steven Curtis Chapman talk about people who've shown them how to make life count.
interviews by Martin Cockroft and Chris Lutes
CL, July/August 2000

The Bible Smugglers
What would you do if going to a Bible study was against the law?
by Lindsay Willis
CL, July/August 2000

Did I Care Enough?
Outwardly, I was being a "good missionary," but inside I felt nothing.
by Bethany Patchin
CL, July/August 2000

Rock Star
When it comes to climbing, Katie Brown is one of the biggest names in the world.
by Mark Moring
CL, July/August 2000

Facing Her Past
Raped when she was 17, musician Tracy Dawn spent years running from her pain. But she finally found hope and healing in a loving Savior.
by Chris Lutes
CL, May/June 2000

Life Sentence
At the age of 19, Crystal Sturgill was convicted of murder and sent to jail for the rest of her life. Sound like the end? It was only the beginning.
by Steven James
CL, May/June 2000

Two Homeless Girls
"Adriana and Holly seemed like normal, playful kids. I couldn't believe they lived in a van."
by Katherine Opp
CL, May/June 2000

On a Mission
Because of his own experience with cancer, college senior Matthew Littlefield is driven to help others with the disease—and someday find a cure.
by Mark Moring
CL, May/June 2000

On My Own
At 16 Shane Doan left home to play hockey. No curfew and no rules … what would you do?
by Mark Moring
CL, March/April 2000

Forever Friends
When Cassie Bernall died in the Columbine shootings, Amanda Meyer lost her best friend. Now a year later, she talks about their special relationship.
by Crystal Kirgiss
CL, March/April 2000

Plane Crash!
These college students thought they were going to die, but God spared their lives … and gave them the courage to be heroes.
by Mark Moring
CL, January/February 2000

Who Are You?
Meet the winners of the 1999 Campus Life photography contest.
CL, November/December 1999

Back to Faith
It took a caring Christian friend to help Val Hellman of the W's rediscover God's love.
by Martin Cockroft
CL, September/October 1999

No Fairy Tales
When Plumb's Tiffany Arbuckle sings about life's struggles, she doesn't candy-coat the truth.
by Martin Cockroft
CL, September/October 1999

Back in the Game
College baseball player Matt Newton, almost killed in an automobile accident two years ago, thought he'd never play again. But God had other plans.
by Mark Moring
CL, September/October 1999

On the Edge
Paul thought he had to drink a lot to be popular. But the more he drank, the closer he came to death.
interview by Elesha Hodge
CL, July/August 1999

Winners of the Smalltown Poets/CL Poetry Contest
Through the eyes of three young poets, see what God is doing in hometowns across America.
CL, July/August 1999

My Dad, My Hero
DC Talk's Michael Tait will never forget the day his father died—or the lessons his dad taught him while he lived.
by Mark Moring
CL, May/June 1999

Kevin's Different World
"He was born 30 years ago, mentally disabled as a result of difficulties during labor. Apart from his size (he's 6-foot-2), there are a few ways in which he is an adult. He reasons and communicates with the capabilities of a 7-year-old, and he always will."
by Kelly Adkins
CL, January/February 1999

What the Mirror Doesn't See
There's more to Joel Sonnenberg than meets the eye. Much more.
by Randy Bishop
CL, January/February 1999

"God Got Us Through This"
Ben Strong was leading the prayer group at his school when another student pulled out a pistol and went on a deadly shooting spree. One year later, Ben reflects on finding hope in the face of tragedy.
by Mark Moring
CL, November/December 1998

A Friend Comes to Help
The tragedy in West Paducah really hit home for Christian musician Steven Curtis Chapman, a 1981 graduate of the high school where the shootings occurred.
CL, November/December 1998

"I Want to Be Here for You"
The thing most people knew about me was that I had a really hard attitude. I was very focused on myself, what I wanted and what I needed. I just didn't care about people.
by Lindsey Schroder as told to Carla Barnhill
CL, September/October 1998

After the Rain
Stung by her parents' divorce, singer Mancy A'lan Kane discovered hope amid the storms of life.
by Mark Moring
CL, July/August 1998

Matters of the Heart
"Jenn Page knows a little something about broken hearts. But when she talks about hers, you won't hear much about lost love or ruined romance or anything like that. Instead, you'll hear about things like mitral valves and ventricles, EKG's and echocardiograms … "
by Mark Moring
CL, July/August 1998

When Dreams Slip Away
Tennis pro Mary Joe Fernandez was close to reaching the top when things fell apart.
by Mark Moring
CL, May/June 1998

Living in the Promised Land
Austin O'Brien says his character on T.V.'s Promised Land is a lot like him—just a guy trying to live out his faith.
by Chris Lutes
CL, March/April 1998

It's Made Me Stronger
Despite her serious illness, 18-year-old Jamie Schlough still feels God's strength and power … even on her worst days.
by Mark Moring
CL, March/April 1998

Going to Extremes
Shredding the slopes for God, siblings Natalie and Chris Nelson are two of the nation's best snowboarders.
by Mark Moring
CL, January/February 1998

Change Your World
Take it from Josh Harris: when God's behind your dreams, you can't help but change your world.
by Carla Barnhill
CL, July/August 1997

Winners of the CL/Charlie Peacock Lyric-Writing Contest
CL, July/August 1997

Speed
Hot wheels. Cool faith. Check out the real drive behind racing champ Jeff Gordon.
by Mark Moring
CL, May/June 1997

Wake-up Call
World-class swimmer Josh Davis was popular and the life of the party. But something was missing. And he knew it.
by Mark Moring
CL, March/April 1997

Why I Believe in Jesus
What makes Jesus different?
by Shamitha "Sam" Yapa
CL, March/April 1997

Would You Say No to Fame and Fortune?
College football star Danny O'Neil had a choice to make: Would he follow his dream to play in the NFL, or would he follow his heart?
by Kacy Oakley
CL, January/February 1997

Willing to Wait
How does pro football player Justin Armour wait for his true love? With a little help from his friend.
by Mark Moring
CL, September/October 1996

Meet Tricia Michels
Find out how a bunch of little kids changed one high-school senior's life.
by Carla Barnhill
CL, September/October 1996

More Interesting People(formerly XtraOrdinary People)
Jeremy Met the Prez
March/April 1997
An Awesome Experience
January/February 1997

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