New Identity Magazine

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

Steve Limkeman — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:56:22 +0000

Every night I lie in bed, the brightest colors fill my head. A million dreams are keepin’ me awake. I think of what the world could be, a vision of the one I see. A million dreams is all it’s gonna take. A million dreams for the world we’re gonna make.” As P.T. Barnum sings these words to Charity in the beautiful montage of their young lives, we are captivated by the hope that they share…

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LIFE IS NOT ABOUT THE JOURNEY

Jeffery Porter — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 19:54:11 +0000

I was recently surprised when a student confided that they were impatiently waiting for what God had planned for their future vocation. What surprised me was not that they were wondering what God has planned for their life, nor that they were feeling impatient. What did surprised me was that another student offered advice in the form of a popular saying, “Life isn’t about the destination.

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The New Issue Is Out Now!

Cailin Henson — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 17:44:54 +0000

The long awaited Issue 37 (Fall 2018) issue is out today! We hope you enjoy it! How To Get It? Much love…

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WRESTLING WITH A VIOLENT GOD

Scott Limkeman — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 18:58:04 +0000

“In the cities of the nations that the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance, do not leave alive anything that breathes…as the Lord your God has commanded you. Otherwise, they will teach you to follow all the detestable things they do in worshipping their gods, and you will sin against the Lord your God.” (Deuteronomy 20:16-18) These words give most of us pause when we read them – and…

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IDENTIFY: Advice On Life, Faith & Relationships

Lindsey A. Frederick — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 18:52:55 +0000

Dear Lindsey, I’ve been a Christian for a little while now, but I have to admit: I don’t really like to pray. It’s not that I don’t want to, it’s just that I have a hard time staying focused. Some people say they can hear or feel God talk to them, but I don’t feel anything. It makes me wonder if I am doing it right. Do I have to pray to be a good Christian? –Unimpressed by Prayer Dear…

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Who’s Really “Lost”?

Scott Limkeman — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 21:47:59 +0000

The term “the lost” is a common term that Christians use to refer to anyone who has not committed their life to following Jesus. At its best, it is a descriptive term that implies deep compassion for someone who does not yet know the God of the universe. At its worst, it can be perceived or even intended as an exclusionary term that implies an “us versus them” mentality. The biblical source of…

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WHY JOIN A CHURCH?

Délice Williams — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 18:20:25 +0000

Nowhere in the Bible does it say that Christians have to be church members. Hebrews 10:24-25, verses that are often quoted in discussions of church attendance, does specifically tell us not to “[give] up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing” (NIV). That is a clear direction to gather regularly with other believers, and that instruction is connected to encouragement in our walk with…

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