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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Changing concept of the American family

Stefan Carlson points out the shift taking place in the American family. | www.punkrocklibertarians.com [Creative Commons]
Stefan Carlson points out the shift taking place in the American family.
Stefan Carlson, Writer December 11, 2013
Stefan Carlson points out the shift taking place in the American family.

Words from the Wise: A theory of festivity

David Turner comments on our cultural obsession with being festive. | Lena Smith/THE CHIMES
David Turner comments on our cultural obsession with being festive.
David Turner, Writer December 11, 2013
David Turner comments on our cultural obsession with being festive.

Upon the occasion of my graduation

Senior Jared Dobbs, freelance writer for The Chimes, expresses his thankfulness as his time at Biola comes to an end. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
Freelance writer Jared Dobbs expresses his thankfulness as his time at Biola comes to an end.
Jared Dobbs, Writer December 10, 2013
Freelance writer Jared Dobbs expresses his thankfulness as his time at Biola comes to an end.

Corey’s Corner: China and the spirit of giving

| Photo courtesy of University Communications and Marketing
President Barry Corey reflects on how China has become the leader in Bible production and exportation.
President Barry Corey, Writer December 4, 2013
President Barry Corey reflects on how China has become the leader in Bible production and exportation.

Staff Editorial: Here comes Santa Claus

The Chimes staff contemplates whether Christians should participate in the Santa tradition. | wikimedia.org [Creative Commons]
The Chimes staff contemplates whether Christians should participate in the Santa tradition.
Chimes Staff, Writer December 4, 2013
The Chimes staff contemplates whether Christians should participate in the Santa tradition.

Political Party: America’s nuclear deal with Iran is too good to be true

Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
The new Iranian Nuclear Pact will only limit Iran's program.
Jessica Powers, Writer December 3, 2013
The new Iranian Nuclear Pact will only limit Iran's program.

Political Party: Pro America’s nuclear deal with Iran

Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
America's nuclear deal with Iran is a step in the right direction for American-Iranian relations and Mid East stability.
Krista Rodriguez and Ruth Ng, Writer December 3, 2013
America's nuclear deal with Iran is a step in the right direction for American-Iranian relations and Mid East stability.

The church is a sent people

Stefan Carlson explores what it means to be a missional church. | blogspot.com [Creative Commons]
Stefan Carlson explores what it means to be a missional church.
Stefan Carlson, Writer December 3, 2013
Stefan Carlson explores what it means to be a missional church.

Finding gratitude in the mess of life

Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Robert James Winans reflects on the possibility of finding gratitude in the midst of life's messiness.
Robert James Winans, Writer November 28, 2013
Robert James Winans reflects on the possibility of finding gratitude in the midst of life's messiness.

Staff Editorial: The impossibility of rest in a culture of doing

Block A. Vallotton/THE CHIMES
The Chimes staff addresses the issue of finding opportunities to rest in the midst of busy schedules.
Chimes Staff, Writer November 20, 2013
The Chimes staff addresses the issue of finding opportunities to rest in the midst of busy schedules.

Words from the Wise: Keeping commitments demonstrates integrity

Robert Bishop talks about the negative attitude that comes with a failure to keep commitments. | The U.S. Army [Creative Commons]
Robert Bishop talks about the negative attitude that comes with a failure to keep commitments.
Robert Bishop, Writer November 20, 2013
Robert Bishop talks about the negative attitude that comes with a failure to keep commitments.

Praying for our pastors

Getting the facts straight: Biola's day of prayer will be on October 5, 2011.| Jessica Lindner/THE CHIMES
Robert James Winans comments on the habit of criticizing pastors instead of praying for their ministry.
Robert James Winans, Writer November 19, 2013
Robert James Winans comments on the habit of criticizing pastors instead of praying for their ministry.