New Identity Magazine

BEYOND SUNDAY MORNINGS

Lindsey A. Frederick — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 22:36:14 +0000

Photo Credit: Danilo Urbina @ Flickr (CC) Noel was on a two-year Navy assignment. His wife and children were on the opposite coast and he needed a different kind of family to support him during his time away. Noel signed up for a community group and met Tony and Hope. Tony was visiting church for the first time with his friend Hope. Hope signed up for a community group, but Tony wasn’t…

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WASHED IN THE BLOOD

Ramon Mayo — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 21:09:31 +0000

There are certain phrases that should give you chills. Some things are automatic stomach churners. One string of words that should cause an immediate negative reaction simply does not have the effect you think it would among followers of Jesus. The phrase: “Washed in the blood.” If someone came up to you and said they were “washed in the blood,” you would probably back away and hope they don’t…

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GOOD GRIEF

Sarah Mariano — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 18:31:19 +0000

Photo Credit: Davi Ozolin @ Flickr (CC) My dear, sweet friend, Lorrie, passed away a few weeks ago, and that is something I am not okay with. I will never be okay with it. Not because she had more life to live here on earth, though she did, nor because there isn’t anything beyond this life, because there is, but because death exists. Death exists and it shouldn’t. When God created us, he didn’…

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FEAR THE LORD?

Délice Williams — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 16:41:37 +0000

Photo Credit: Korin Nameless @ Flickr (CC) Fear is not a feeling that most of us enjoy. We avoid the uncertainty, vulnerability, and powerlessness that often make up that emotion. Fear of an opponent can become a mental barrier that keeps us from winning, and fear of failure can keep us from reaching our potential and pursuing our dreams. Fear can get in our way and leave us with regret.

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HIS & HERS (GENDER ROLES SERIES)

Hannah Helms — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 17:37:25 +0000

Amidst the unsolicited advice and passionate opinions from friends, relatives, and strangers on the street, one of the greatest challenges that prospective parents face is the task of sifting through the endless sea of information about parenting. Hopeful parents must contend with a wealth of parenting philosophies, mommy blogs, safety information and product reviews. It is further complicated for…

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Happy Spring! The New Issue is Here!

Cailin Henson — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 23:56:52 +0000

We hope you enjoy the latest issue of New Identity Magazine! You can read it online or download it for free. You can also purchase a print copy here. Enjoy!

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Elevating Easter

Luke Geraty — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 19:05:56 +0000

Holy Week, a central point of remembrance during the Christian calendar, focuses upon the death and resurrection of Jesus. This is no surprise. Had Jesus not risen from the dead, our faith would be useless, and we would still be guilty of our sins (1 Cor. 15:17). Holy Week helps us reflect upon the last week of Jesus’ life. There are a number of ways that Christians celebrate Holy Week…

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