New Identity Magazine

HEAD TO HEART

Bethany Wagner — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 17:20:52 +0000

Photo Credit: Chiara Cremaschi | Flickr (Creative Commons) Today, we have the opportunity to take in the Bible in many ways. We can read it in daily devotionals, listen to an audio reading on our commutes to work, tape verses to our bathroom mirrors, take detailed notes during sermons, and scroll through inspirational pictures and verses on Instagram. Yet even with the Bible—God’s own Word—at…

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JUST A CHRISTIAN “NICE GUY”

Greg Whyte — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:06:02 +0000

Photo Credit: Drew Herron | Flickr (Creative Commons) I mentioned in the previous article that we will be looking at different Bible verses/quotes that are often misunderstood or taken out of context. This article is no different, although instead of a single specific verse, we’ll be focusing more on small fragments within specific sections of Scripture and will consider their original meanings…

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GENDER DYSPHORIA

Lisa Gagnon — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 16:12:30 +0000

Photo Credit: web4camguy | Flickr (Creative Commons) Perhaps one of the most ‘hot’ topics today in society and in the Church is gender identity. From ‘Caitlyn’ Jenner to ‘bathroom laws,’ for some Christians it feels as though the very foundation of humanity, the distinction between male and female, is being ripped away. It is relatively easy to type an opinionated comment on the Internet or…

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THE PRAYER WALK

Heather Ricks — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 17:56:22 +0000

Have you ever heard of a prayer walk? Or have you ever heard someone talk about going on a prayer walk, but had no idea what that was? You are not alone. Many Christians don’t know what a prayer walk is, and it sounds so simple that it’s hard to ask for an explanation. Insecurities of how we are perceived ask, “Wouldn’t it just be praying while walking?” yet that doesn’t seem like it can possibly…

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ANOINTED

Ramon Mayo — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 18:53:40 +0000

Photo Credit: Bethan Phillips | Flickr (Creative Commons) The word anointed sounds super strange. It’s not an ordinary word that we use today. In fact, outside of church, it is hardly ever said. It kind of sounds like ointment and kind of sounds like appointed. Actually, anointed is kind of related to both of these words although they are not connected on the language level.

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TO MAKE HIM KNOWN

Brandon Hurlbert — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 16:38:17 +0000

What is your view of the Law of the Old Testament? Do’s and Don’ts? Strict adherence to the Ten Commandments? An overbearing family member? If it is, then you might find the notion of Christian obligation to be a burden. This Law is crushing down upon you, and you might feel the need to work very hard to keep all of its demands. You may also think that in the Old Testament, the Law which is better…

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5 FILMS YOU DIDN’T KNOW HAD CHRISTIAN THEMES

Lindsey A. Frederick — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 17:28:29 +0000

Netflix binging will no doubt accompany many summer vacations, but who says that much couch time can’t have a little substance? From lesser known Indie flicks to Hollywood’s most successful Blockbusters, many movies unexpectedly point to God’s grace and redemption. Check out these five films, available on Netflix, Amazon, or your local video store, that might be more spiritual than you think.

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IN PURSUIT OF INTIMACY: PRAYER

Hannah Helms — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 15:00:55 +0000

Photo Credit: MOTOKI Plasticboystudio | Flickr (Creative Commons) My earliest memories of praying are centered around the dinner table when I was a little girl. Our family had a nightly ritual of clasping one another’s hands, swinging our arms up and down and praying “The Lord is Good to Me” in sing-song rhythm before each meal. It was a blessing designed just for us children. As we got older…

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COURTING MRS. HYDE

Steven Butwell — Mon, 23 May 2016 16:09:41 +0000

Photo Credit: Leo Hidalgo | Flickr (Creative Commons) It started out small. She would come out with me on the weekends. She gave me the courage to be louder, more bold in my declarations, and even go to the extent of humiliating myself in the presence of my peers. She laughed and cheered alongside me, offering support and courage as I continued in my path of debauchery. I was captivated by her…

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