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Torrey Conference 2018: Kingdom

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES
October 10, 2018

See below for the list of stories, session recaps and media for the 2018 Torrey Conference! This list will be updated periodically throughout the day. Full Articles: Day 1 Recap: Torrey Conference kickoff celebrates ‘Kingdom’ Day 2 Recap: Day two of ‘Kingdom’ proves just as full...

Repentance, the “disappearing word”

Photo by Aaron Zhang / THE CHIMES
Jon Lunde highlights the importance of repentance in a biblical lifestyle.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 10, 2018

After speaking briefly on Matthew 4:17 during the first main session on Wednesday morning, biblical and theological studies professor Jon Lunde expanded upon the passage during his afternoon breakout sessions, entitled “A Disappearing Word.” The word Lunde refers to in the session title is “Repent,”...

Repentance is a healing journey

Repentance is a healing journey
Repentance is not an isolated event, it is the continuous confession which ultimately leads to restoration.
Kendall Jarboe, Conference Blogger October 10, 2018

Chaplain at the Union Rescue Mission in Skid Row David Newman spoke to students about repentance during Torrey Conference 2018. His work at the Union Rescue Mission inspired him to think about themes of addiction and its relation to repentance. Repentance should not be done out of terror, remorse...

Crime Log — Sept. 4 – 11

Crime Log — Sept. 4 - 11
Petty theft and trespassing are up this week's Crime Log.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager September 11, 2018

Trespassing — La Mirada Apartments Reported Sept. 5, 12:30 a.m. An officer reported an individual digging through the dumpster near the apartment. Officers made contact with the individual and asked them to leave. They left without further incident. Petty Theft — Horton Hall Reported Sept....

Crime Log—April 10 – Sept. 4

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Vandalism, trespassing, petty theft, possession of marijuana and property damage are up this week's Crime Log.
Isabelle Thompson and Christian Leonard September 4, 2018

MAY   Possession of Marijuana/Trespassing — Off-Campus Reported May 1, 7:07 p.m. A Campus Safety officer observed smoke coming from outside the Hart Hall gates. The officer made contact with a non-student who was smoking, and a student who was not, and asked them to leave. They left...

Songs of the soul

Chak Hee Lo/THE CHIMES
Students take a breath at final Torrey Conference session.
Lauren Morford, Writer October 12, 2017
Students take a breath at final Torrey Conference session.

The Holy Spirit and Healing Prayers

Tom and Katy Sappington reminds us that the Spirit wants for us to remember Christ as not only our savior, but our healer.  |  Russell Spacy/THE CHIMES
Tom and Katy Sappington reminds us that the Spirit wants for us to remember Christ as not only our savior, but our healer.
Russell Spacy, Writer October 11, 2017
Tom and Katy Sappington reminds us that the Spirit wants for us to remember Christ as not only our savior, but our healer.

The Spirit forms freedom

The Spirit forms freedom
Leon Harris describes the true meaning of freedom.
Jessica Goddard, Writer October 11, 2017
Leon Harris describes the true meaning of freedom.

The Holy Spirit pursues reconciliation

Thecla Li/THE CHIMES
God calls the church to faithfully step into hard conversations.
Jana Eller, Office Manager October 11, 2017
God calls the church to faithfully step into hard conversations.

We Have Authority Over Demons

Doctor Clint Arnold and Oscar Merlo, remind us that by the power of the Holy Spirit we have authority over evil.  |  Chak Hee Lo/THE CHIMES 
Doctor Clint Arnold and Oscar Merlo, remind us that by the power of the Holy Spirit we have authority over evil.
Jessica Brest, Writer October 10, 2017
Doctor Clint Arnold and Oscar Merlo, remind us that by the power of the Holy Spirit we have authority over evil.

Remaining hungry for Jesus

Glenn Packiam elaborates on how we can become witnesses of the Holy Spirit.  |  Jessica Cornel/THE CHIMES 
Glenn Packiam elaborates on how we can become witnesses of the Holy Spirit.
Jessica Cornel, Writer October 10, 2017
Glenn Packiam elaborates on how we can become witnesses of the Holy Spirit.

Power made in weakness

Students learn a new definition of power.  |  Rebecca Mitchell/THE CHIMES
Students learn a new definition of power.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer October 10, 2017
Students learn a new definition of power.