New Identity Magazine

Rescuing The Passion of the Christ

Kevin C. Neece — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 21:00:50 +0000

At this time of year, as Christians worldwide are focusing on the passion—the suffering and death—of Jesus, there is a perennial resurgence of interest in films on the life of Christ. Of course, in recent years, The Passion of the Christ has risen to the top of a short list of such films as a favorite for many people. Since its release in 2004, it has incited intense emotion—from pastors urging…

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The Undiscovered Country

Kevin C. Neece — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 20:06:47 +0000

So, why talk about Star Trek? Well, I think Star Trek has a lot to say that we need to hear. In particular, I think it holds a great deal of interest from a Christian perspective. For me, looking at it with fresh eyes over the last few years has been a rewarding experience. Maybe it can be for you too. Star Trek has always been about a quest for something beyond our earthbound human grasp.

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Bookshelf Parables

Kevin C. Neece — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 18:33:03 +0000

As the father of a one and a half year-old boy, I read a lot of children’s books. I read so many, in fact, that I have four Dr. Seuss books memorized and I’m working on my fifth. Some dads may dread reading the same books over and over, annoyed by the simplistic, repetitive text of many a slender tome, but I love reading children’s literature. I always have, really, but I gained a new appreciation…

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LUMOS! THE LIGHT OF CHRIST SHINES THROUGH AT HOGWARTS

Kevin C. Neece — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:47:09 +0000

In 2001, I was intensely skeptical about Harry Potter. In fact, I was so skeptical that, as I dutifully accompanied my wife to the midnight premier of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (both to understand her fandom and to satisfy my curiosity), I confidently told a local TV news crew that the event wouldn’t amount to much. What was the point of showing a film intended for children at midnight?

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THE WHEELS ON THE BUS – AND THE BLESSINGS – GO ‘ROUND AND ‘ROUND

Kevin C. Neece — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:48:51 +0000

I have an eight-month-old son. He’s my first, so I haven’t been a dad for long, but already it’s deep in my bones. That boy is the most precious, most amazing, most important person in the world to me. I hate spending a day or even a few hours away from him. I know he grows and changes every second I’m gone. I cherish my time with my son, but I treasured it even more when I learned about inmates…

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ARE CHRISTIANS JUDGMENTAL?

Kevin C. Neece — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:24:01 +0000

This is the sixth and final installment in our series exploring ideas put forth in the book UnChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity and Why It Matters by David Kinnaman and Dave Lyons (2007). The authors survey information gleaned from the Barna group to discuss some negative perceptions people have of Christians. These perceptions are important for believers to know…

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