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The Chimes

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The Chimes

A call to sacrificial giving

Stefan Carlson discusses the dichotomy between consumerism and discipleship. | milkandhoneymoney.com [Creative Commons]
Sacrificial tithing is an important part of the Christian life.
Shaefer Bagwell, Writer November 19, 2013
Sacrificial tithing is an important part of the Christian life.

Consumerism: enemy of Christian discipleship and community

Stefan Carlson discusses the dichotomy between consumerism and discipleship. | milkandhoneymoney.com [Creative Commons]
The message of consumerism has created problems in discipleship and the Christian church.
Stefan Carlson, Writer November 18, 2013
The message of consumerism has created problems in discipleship and the Christian church.

Political Party: NObamacare

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Allison Curtin and Madeline Melendez discuss how Obamacare will not effectively accomplish its purpose.
Allison Curtin and Madeline Melendez, Writer November 13, 2013
Allison Curtin and Madeline Melendez discuss how Obamacare will not effectively accomplish its purpose.

Making sense of tragedy in the midst of Typhoon Haiyan

Lance Cpl. Alan Randall and a Philippine Air Force airman assist an injured Filipino woman off a KC-130J Super Hercules at Vilamore Air Base, Manila, Republic of the Philippines Nov. 11. The U.S. Marines are assisting the Philippine government with humanitarian aide and disaster relief in the wake of Super Typhoon Haiyan. | NASA/flickr.com [Creative Commons]
Stefan Carlson speaks about reacting to tragedy and addressing suffering.
Stefan Carlson, Writer November 12, 2013
Stefan Carlson speaks about reacting to tragedy and addressing suffering.

Political Party: PrObamacare

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Grace Delmar and Tori Badger make a point that Obamacare needs time to work effectively.
Grace Delmar and Tori Badger, Writer November 12, 2013
Grace Delmar and Tori Badger make a point that Obamacare needs time to work effectively.

Staff Editorial: Embracing Biola’s hidden gems

Author of "Freefall to Fly," Rebekah Lyons shares about being plagued with anxiety after moving to New York City and how it led to her surrender. Each presenter at the event was given seven minutes to share prior to the panel discussion. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
The Chimes staff encourages students to take advantage of the free opportunities Biola has to offer.
Chimes Staff, Writer November 11, 2013
The Chimes staff encourages students to take advantage of the free opportunities Biola has to offer.

Words from the Wise: The Bible and homosexuality

Associate professor of biblical and theological studies Darian Lockett offers hermeneutical guardrails regarding homosexuality in the Bible. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES
Darian Lockett offers hermeneutical guardrails regarding homosexuality in the Bible.
Darian Lockett, Writer November 10, 2013
Darian Lockett offers hermeneutical guardrails regarding homosexuality in the Bible.

Corey’s Corner: Five-year-old boys and baseball

#31 John Lester prepares for a throw during the World Series game this year. President Barry Corey reminisces about life, family, and baseball, including memories made at Fenway Park. | The Washington Post/CREATIVE COMMONS
President Barry Corey reminisces about life, family, and baseball.
President Barry Corey, Writer November 5, 2013
President Barry Corey reminisces about life, family, and baseball.

Four things I would do if I were a professor

Professors Paul Spears and Rick Langer watch as professor Aaron Kleist gets passionate teaching the fall 2013 IRIS class. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Stefan Carlson considers how he would teach class if he were a professor.
Stefan Carlson, Writer November 5, 2013
Stefan Carlson considers how he would teach class if he were a professor.

Staff Editorial: No-Shave November

Founder Lyman Stewart. | Courtesy of University Communications and Marketing
The Chimes staff reflects on every man's favorite month.
Chimes Staff, Writer November 5, 2013
The Chimes staff reflects on every man's favorite month.

Learn to appreciate dorm life

Junior Anders Corey checks to see if the time he has on his watch coincides with Big Ben's in London, England. Corey discusses the importance of appreciating dorm life at Biola. | Courtesy of Anders Corey
Anders Corey, currently studying abroad in London, encourages students to cherish Biola housing.
Anders Corey, Writer November 4, 2013
Anders Corey, currently studying abroad in London, encourages students to cherish Biola housing.

Can stop, will stop

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Kevin Botka challenges people to take responsibility for their actions.
Kevin Botka, Writer November 4, 2013
Kevin Botka challenges people to take responsibility for their actions.