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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Show vulnerability in the midst of shame.

In session A, Curt Thompson discusses the act of abandoning shame and taking on vulnerability by testimonial discussion.   |   Jacob Knopf/ THE CHIMES
In session A, Curt Thompson discusses the act of abandoning shame and taking on vulnerability by testimonial discussion.
Kendall Jarboe, Writer October 18, 2016
In session A, Curt Thompson discusses the act of abandoning shame and taking on vulnerability by testimonial discussion.

Listening to Shame: Building a Bridge

Dr. Betsy Barber provides students practical and applicable listening skills.   |   Jose Flores/ THE CHIMES
Dr. Betsy Barber provides students practical and applicable listening skills.
Rachel Etzel, Writer October 18, 2016
Dr. Betsy Barber provides students practical and applicable listening skills.

Playing Hide, Being Sought

In the midst of a male-only breakout session, speaker John Riley reveals how males can delve into their shame and redeem themselves through Christ.   |   Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
In the midst of a male-only breakout session, speaker John Riley reveals how males can delve into their shame and redeem themselves through Christ.
Joseph Lyons, Writer October 18, 2016
In the midst of a male-only breakout session, speaker John Riley reveals how males can delve into their shame and redeem themselves through Christ.

Knowing the end of shame

Jacob Knopf/ THE CHIMES
Curt Thompson delivers a message designed to divert us onto a path heading away from shame and toward the Lord.
Joseph Lyons, Writer October 18, 2016
Curt Thompson delivers a message designed to divert us onto a path heading away from shame and toward the Lord.

Praise Through The Wordplay

Prayer Through Poetry provides students the ability to creatively experience their grand Creator.   |   Jacob Knopf/ THE CHIMES
Prayer Through Poetry provides students the ability to creatively experience their grand Creator.
Joseph Lyons, Writer October 17, 2016
Prayer Through Poetry provides students the ability to creatively experience their grand Creator.

A Sur-real experience

The famous falls meets the tide when it is high, but used to only crash into the ocean before a fire in 1983 and a landslide in 1985 altered the terrain. | Amanda Sakowski/THE CHIMES
Begin or end any road trip with the rugged coast of Big Sur.
Amanda Sakowski, Writer April 18, 2016
Begin or end any road trip with the rugged coast of Big Sur.

Spring Break on a college budget

The 627 foot waterfall, Multnomah Falls, located in Oregon attracts large crowds due to its easy access and beauty. | Amanda Sakowski/THE CHIMES
Not breaking the spring break bank can be difficult, but doable.
Amanda Sakowski, Writer April 11, 2016
Not breaking the spring break bank can be difficult, but doable.

Life in the valley of death

Rare super bloom cause life to spring from a dry, barren valley.  |  Amanda Sakowski/THE CHIMES
Rare super bloom cause life to spring from a dry, barren valley.
Amanda Sakowski, Writer March 14, 2016
Rare super bloom cause life to spring from a dry, barren valley.

Bow down in humility and submit

David Nelson speaks during session 5 by reminding Christians to humbly offer ourselves in order to be used in the way we are designed. | Anna Warner/THE CHIMES
David Nelson reminds Christians to humbly offer ourselves in order to be used in the way we are designed.
Amanda Otto, Writer March 11, 2016
David Nelson reminds Christians to humbly offer ourselves in order to be used in the way we are designed.

Make use of every moment

Speaker Mark Cahill asks the audience how can we not share the good news when we have a message about a savior who rescues souls. | Anna Warner/THE CHIMES
Mark Cahill explains how every moment holds the chance to welcome someone to eternity.
Sabrina Syla, Writer March 11, 2016
Mark Cahill explains how every moment holds the chance to welcome someone to eternity.

God’s supporting hand will carry believers

God’s supporting hand will carry believers
Prashan De Visser speaks again at the last session of Missions Conference encouraging believers to trust and depend on God.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer March 11, 2016
Prashan De Visser speaks again at the last session of Missions Conference encouraging believers to trust and depend on God.

Not in it for the selfie

Session 3 opens with a spoken word performed by Stefan Vandenkooy & Hailey Mayweather. | Anna Warner/THE CHIMES
Prashan de Visser informs audience of how we are to transform society.
Victoria Leigh Ward, Writer March 10, 2016
Prashan de Visser informs audience of how we are to transform society.