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The Chimes
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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
All content by Robert James Winans
Junior Amy Miller talks with Biola Organic Garden founder and assistant professor of biology Jason Tresser during the tour for Creation Care Week at Biola. Tresser established the Garden in 2009 and it has been producing consumable products for three years. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES

Caring for creation is an act of worship

Robert James Winans, Writer
April 9, 2014
The Rockets' bench looks distraught during the NBA playoffs first round: Rockets vs. Thunder. R.J. Winans reminds "benchwarmers" that their involvement is important, regardless of whether or not they are the star player. | Smiley N. Pool/Chronicle (blog.chron.com)

Life lessons from a benchwarmer

Robert James Winans, Writer
March 12, 2014
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Keep my class inside the classroom

Robert James Winans, Writer
February 25, 2014
R.J. Winans presents his National Rifle Association membership card, which he let expire at the end of last year. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES

Why I let my NRA membership expire

Robert James Winans, Writer
February 3, 2014
Biola students reenact the manger scene during the Christmas chapel. Opinions editor R.J. Winans embraces the reality of Christ's birth while moving past the superficial perfect manger scene. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES

Don’t miss the messy manger

Robert James Winans, Writer
December 17, 2013
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Christmas albums for Scrooge, the Grinch and all the elves

Robert James Winans, Writer
December 10, 2013
Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Finding gratitude in the mess of life

Robert James Winans, Writer
November 28, 2013
Getting the facts straight: Biola's day of prayer will be on October 5, 2011.| Jessica Lindner/THE CHIMES

Praying for our pastors

Robert James Winans, Writer
November 19, 2013
Guest speaker Skye Jethani begins Torrey Conference 2013 by charging students to open their eyes to see a world that is "perfectly safe in a God with us." | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES

Sizing up Scripture based on themes is irresponsible

Robert James Winans, Writer
October 22, 2013
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Federal shutdown begs for more emphasis on local government

Robert James Winans, Writer
October 1, 2013
Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES

Pushing back against the lies of Billboard’s top five

Robert James Winans, Writer
September 23, 2013
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Post-traumatic summer disorder

Robert James Winans, Writer
August 31, 2013
Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

The Sad Misunderstanding: Zimmerman v. Florida

Robert James Winans, Writer
July 17, 2013
Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Don’t mess with my Vin Scully

Robert James Winans, Writer
June 27, 2013
Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Don’t waste your summer

Robert James Winans, Writer
May 21, 2013
Robert James Winans discusses the dangers of forgetting to spend quality time with God in the Word — and copying from Studylight or Bible Gateway doesn’t count. | Photo illustration by Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Biolans and spiritual apathy: understanding Scripture in a copy and paste age

Robert James Winans, Writer
May 1, 2013
Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Distraction in chapel: Singspiration goes too far

Robert James Winans, Writer
April 8, 2013
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