Showing God's Love Sentenced to Life It was not a surprise that Shawn Hagwood ended up in prison. But a stranger's kindness showed him that he didn't need to stay there. By Julie Ferwerda, online exclusive TC, July/August 2007
Shawn Hagwood's young life had been marked by poor choices. Starting in middle school, he got in with the wrong crowd and started drinking and experimenting with drugs. By the time he was 16, he had dropped out of school and already had a growing criminal record. No one expected much good from him, nor did he expect it from himself. More…
Ordinary Heroes Divine Intervention Debra Germany turned her son's tragic death into an opportunity to speak truth to desperate young men. By Ervin Dyer TC, May/June 2007
Life Stories On Eagles' Wings Alcoholism, unemployment, depression. For many, life on Native American reservations remains grim. But a unique minsitry is reaching Native American youths where they are--and turning them into Christian leaders. By Lynn Long & Cynthia Thomas TC, May/June 2007
Profiles Leading with Love The secret to Billy Graham's remarkable ministry to the world. By Harold Myra and Marshall Shelley TC, September/October 2005
Showing Love Sentenced to Life It was not a surprise that Shawn Hagwood ended up in prison. But a stranger's kindness showed him that he didn't need to stay there. Julie Ferwerda, online exclusive TC, July/August 2007
God's Protection Family Overboard! Their boat was capsized. At eight months pregnant, Jan Tjader knew she couldn't make it through the night. But perhaps her husband and daughter had a chance. by Jan Tjader as told to Karen Langley TC, November/December 2004
Contemporary Issues Faithful Under Fire Amid the threat of hostile attacks, Christian chaplains provide spiritual support to soldiers on Iraq's frontlines. By Sara Horn TC, March/April 2004
Contemporary Issues The Cross or the Sword? Gregory Boyd's radical approach to faith and politics has taken him where few American pastors have dared to go—and he's got the empty pews to prove it. By Carla Barnhill TC, September/October 2006
Books The End of the World—and Other Bestsellers Joel Rosenberg's apocalyptic novels are far more than thrilling yarns. To him, they're a preview of tomorrow's headlines. By Douglas LeBlanc TC, May/June 2007
Everyday Theology Immigration Frustration The influx of illegal immigrants is harming my community. What is a Christian response? Answered by Christin Ditchfield TC, Sept./Oct 2006
Wisdom An Old Soldier's Advice On the eve of their deployment to Iraq, three brothers received a letter from their great-uncle. His honest counsel is helpful for anyone fighting a war—or living a life. TC, May/June 2007
Divine Humor Mom's Last Laugh A mistake at the funeral turned out to be a happy surprise. by Robin Lee Shope CR, September/October 1999
Divine Humor Stand-Ups for Jesus A new wave of "clean" comedians is banishing the notion that Christians can't have any fun. By Kate V. Bryant TC, March/April 2007
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