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The Chimes

Christians should save their money this Halloween

Christians should save their money this Halloween
Spending money on Halloween fuels an industry that is the antithesis of Christianity.
Caleb Britt, Staff Writer October 25, 2021

The National Retail Federation estimated that the average person spends about $100 on Halloween for costumes, candy, cards and decorations. There are many other unforeseen costs associated with Halloween that can make it one of the more expensive “holidays” of the year. On Halloween, people are...

The light of the modern-day Daniels

The light of the modern-day Daniels
For all the hand-wringing about the western world’s “post-Christian” culture, a new generation of Christian culture-changers is right in front of us.
Austin Green, Managing Editor January 21, 2019

During his spring 2019 convocation address last Wednesday, Talbot School of Theology dean Clinton Arnold, echoing a prior speech from President Barry Corey, compared Christians in today’s society to Daniel in exile—outsiders in a world that does not share their beliefs. The illustration is accurate....

Responding to Thousand Oaks’ tragedy, California fires and the problem of pain

Responding to Thousand Oaks’ tragedy, California fires and the problem of pain
The Christian response to recent episodes of gun violence and natural disaster should be one of active empathy.
Lily Journey, Freelance Writer November 12, 2018

The casualties from both Pennsylvania’s Tree of Life Synagogue massacre just two weeks ago and Wednesday night’s shooting spree at Thousand Oaks’ Borderline Bar & Grill has reached an astounding 23 deaths. Pittsburgh’s synagogue shooting was just the first shock wave, and news of California’s...

The Christian call is more ordinary than you might think

The Christian call is more ordinary than you might think
The subconscious arrogance of an individualistic generation has infiltrated our churches and communities, and it’s killing our everyday faithfulness.
Lily Journey, Freelance Writer October 24, 2018

“You were born to do great things. You are a culture-changer!” Young people are constantly accosted with a message of intrinsic greatness. From the high school graduation speeches urging teens to “do big things” to the emotional youth group rallies that glorify “big sacrifices” for the...

More of Him, Less of me

Living life with Christ at the center.   |   Jason Lin/THE CHIMES
Living life with Christ at the center.
March 14, 2017
Living life with Christ at the center.