When you think of a vegetarian, you may think of a hippie, a health nut, a Hindu or Buddhist, but do you think of a Christian? A vegetarian is one who excludes meat—such as beef, pork, mutton, game, and slaughter by-products—as well as fish, sea animals, and poultry from their diet. Some people think vegetarians […]
CONNECTING WITH A CLICK
As our world continues to change and becomes far more Internet-oriented, numerous opportunities are becoming available for Christians worldwide. Mission outreaches, once limited to those who could physically travel around the world, are now only a mouse click away. One of the most powerful ways Christians are reaching others daily is through social networking sites […]
INTERVIEW: JASON HENRY
We sat down with Jason Henry to talk about how he found faith in Christ, his job and career, and hobbies. New Identity: Where are you from? Jason Henry: Los Angeles, California. NI: What is your occupation? JH: Community Service Officer, a.k.a. security guard. NI: What does your average day look like? JH: My average day consists of: […]
SHARING CHRIST THROUGH KARATE
Greg Park lives a double life, as any ninja would. During the day, Greg is a humble civilian, just like you and me. But at night, he teaches martial arts for free and spreads God’s good news. I am very proud to call Greg Park my sensei (Japanese for “teacher”). More of an art than a skill, […]
THE MIDNIGHT PULSE
6:30 a.m. You’re packed in with two hundred people who love the music as much as you do, dancing to the same beat. DJ Marcos Cruz is blasting through the speakers that surround the dance floor. Bass thunders through the whole place. You love not only the songs the DJ is playing but also the […]
JANUARY 6TH: 3 KINGS DAY CELEBRATION
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” When King Herod heard this he was […]
REDEEMING THE HEART OF HIP HOP
Is it coincidence that walking out of the bank a Japanese kid drives by playing 50 Cent? Is it just happenstance that young boys in Ethiopia talk about the death of Tupac? Is it simply chance that the majority of songs on the billboard chart are in the hip hop/rap category? After thirty years, the […]
DISCOVERING GOD: AYA NOEL
We sat down with Aya Noel, a young Japanese Christian with a desire to see the people of her country find God {and she wants to find a husband too}. New Identity Magazine: Where were you born? Aya Noel: I was born in Tokyo, Japan. It’s a big city. NIM: In what year? Noel: 1976, […]
LOVING ONE BY ONE
Everywhere you turned there was something or someone that needed help. Everywhere there was a need,” explains Christine Plaza Bermudez. Wrapping one’s head around the very apparent needs of so many others at one time can be overwhelming for just one person, especially one who wants to make a difference. This is what Sherry Roberts, […]
TAIWAN
In 1544, a Portuguese ship sailed off the Asian continent and soon came to find the Ihla Formosa, meaning “beautiful island,” known today as Taiwan. From its rugged mountain ranges to its gently rolling plains, Taiwan is one of Asia’s sweet treats. Seen from space, it has been called a sweet potato because of its […]