Think Again!

Introduction

Jesus wants to change the world through us!

But there is a problem. We get distracted from his purpose because we are preoccupied with ourselves.

Finding Identity For contemporary Americans, “finding my identity” is in style. Some would go far to say that there is nothing more important in life than finding personal identity. The assumption is, “If I can figure out my identity, I can live in accordance with it, have a happy life, and be a whole person.” Anyone who puts an obstacle in the way of that discovery will be criticized as grossly unfair. People attempt to define themselves based on their ethnicity, sex, religion, class, generation, or a special interest. Those who are unsure of their identity have an “identity crisis.” Identity politics is a recent term that is now embedded in the culture. But the pursuit of personal identity has not always been as prevalent as it is today. In fact, the notion of “finding identity” is relatively new.

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