New Identity Magazine

Eatable Heroes

Steve Limkeman — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:35:27 +0000

When I learned that Chadwick Boseman had died of cancer this past August, I was both shocked and deeply saddened: shocked because I never even knew that he was sick and deeply saddened because I admired him so much as an actor – not just as the Black Panther, but also as real-life heroes Jackie Robinson in 42 and Thurgood Marshall in Marshall. I’ve come to appreciate him even more since that time…

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Waiting In The Wilderness

Chitara Ellis — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:32:56 +0000

Everyone has experienced a “wilderness season” before, perhaps more than once. A wilderness season is when you feel stuck or lost in a difficult situation, and your only options are to endure patiently and wait with the expectation that the situation will eventually pass or be resolved. For some people, this period may last a few days, for others it may last years—or for so long that it feels like…

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Kindness: The Forgotten Fruit

Crystal Alexander — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:31:25 +0000

The Oxford Dictionary defines kindness as the quality of being friendly, generous and considerate. Other words to describe kindness include affection, gentleness, warmth, concern and care. These are all terms used to express the affection felt from a family member or a dearest friend. Sadly, kindness can also be perceived as being weak, and though you’ve likely heard the phrase…

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God, What Do You Want Me To Do With My Life?

Christopher L. Scott — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 21:42:24 +0000

That must have been choreographed,” someone said after my wife and I danced the first dance at our wedding. But our first dance at our wedding was not choreographed. I led, and she followed, which is the key to a good dance. When dancing, the lead provides the “picture frame.” The dance happens inside the picture frame. The lead plans ahead; is the organizer of the dance…

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Be Anxious For Nothing

T.J. Woodard — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 21:33:49 +0000

I am no expert in the field of mental health, but it seems that anxiety is crippling more and more people than ever before. Upwards of 40 million American adults are dealing with anxiety disorders. Some have found relief through the help of doctors and modern medicine. Even with this help, it is a constant struggle for many. Beyond those dealing with various anxiety disorders…

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