New Identity Magazine

Walking With World Vision

Matthew Hamilton — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 17:03:38 +0000

In these tough economic times, the concept of reaching those in need has touched many on a more personal level. During prosperous times, spare income spent on non-essentials such as gym memberships, premium cable, and recreational vehicles were simply an enjoyable allocation of funds. Unfortunately, charitable contributions are often grouped into this category. So…

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AFFECTION IS A LOVE THAT IS NOT FOR SHOW

Matthew Hamilton — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 17:16:59 +0000

Photo Credit: Matthew G | Flickr (Creative Commons) Clive Staples Lewis was one of the most well known theologians in the last 100 years. A literature professor by trade, he was the author of over 70 books ranging from the fantasy fiction of the Chronicles of Narnia series to the allegorical fiction of The Screwtape Letters and The Great Divorce. He also wrote books specifically about faith and…

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OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST IS ALWAYS GREATER

Matthew Hamilton — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 20:03:57 +0000

Photo Credit: Stefano Montagner | Flickr @ Flickr (CC) The issue of whether Christians should be involved in politics is complex, one that can lead to disagreement among those with even the most sincere faith. Especially if you are new to Christianity, someone that is seeking or someone that is newly committed, you may find that politics is one of the major things (along with interpretation of…

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Loving God by Loving Others

Matthew Hamilton — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 19:56:35 +0000

Photo Credit: Chris Ford @ Flickr (CC) [dropcap]W[/dropcap]e use the word love frequently, often without thought. We say we love pizza from a certain pizzeria. We say we love a certain television show and take time out of our schedule to make sure we don’t miss it. We often say we love a certain holiday, such as Christmas or Easter, but often care more about the celebration than the reason for…

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What is Freedom?

Matthew Hamilton — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 19:38:09 +0000

Photo Credit: Terrell Woods @ Flickr (CC) Of all of the words in the English language, the word freedom is one that may be the most open to interpretation. Freedom is often identified by a defining word placed in front of it: political freedom, religious freedom, personal freedom, etc. In these contexts, freedom deals with the concept of an expression of belief that is not restricted or…

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One Unsung Hero

Matthew Hamilton — Mon, 05 May 2014 16:40:25 +0000

Photo Credit: Tyler Smith @ Flickr (CC) When we speak of someone making an impression, we often notice things that a person displays not for the sake of appearing impressive, or for the purpose of drawing attention to themselves, but the simple actions that come naturally to them. For many people, one of the biggest influences in shaping who they are is their mother.

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Does Your Form Determine Your Function?

Matthew Hamilton — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 16:20:41 +0000

This gap in achievement and earnings comes at a time when the idea of gender roles is in flux and the established norms of a man providing the primary source of income while the wife has stayed home to raise the children has gone from being the structure of the majority of homes to being merely a fraction of total homes. The majority of the homes with children now have two wage earners and a…

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Project HOPE Art

Matthew Hamilton — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:54:02 +0000

Photo Credit: Manny Hernandez @ Flickr (CC) The creative process of making visual art is often its most significant benefit especially for the artists themselves. Visual art is a means of expression that can leave a lasting impact, because it is not fleeting like a song but can be looked upon over and over, with each pair of eyes bringing their own perspective to the piece in addition to…

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What does it mean to have a Christian worldview?

Matthew Hamilton — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 22:17:25 +0000

Photo Credit: Niall Patterson @ Flickr (CC) You could spend years in training at college and divinity school, studying the concept of a Christian worldview. You can read about many denominations that have their traditions centered around the history of Christ and his impact on how we can and should live our lives today. Methods of worship along with tithing and other expressions of giving…

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COUNTER CULTURE: WEALTH

Matthew Hamilton — Sun, 26 May 2013 22:42:53 +0000

When one is contemplating a relationship with Jesus Christ, there are many questions to consider. How will my friends and family react? How will it change my daily life and all its responsibilities? Are there things that I should be giving up or doing differently? It’s important to know that each person’s experience in getting to know God is as unique as the individual. The one thing that stays…

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