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The Chimes

Here are dangers of a business mindset within the church

Putting profit before people skews the Church's mindset and warps its message.
Prioritizing numbers, money and power above people leads to serious harm.
Noel Sassoon, Deputy Opinions Editor March 8, 2023

When I came to Biola in 2019, I was a Christian ministries major. It was a major that, for me, was appealing for two reasons: First, I loved the Church; second, I was a pastor’s kid. I was raised in the church and growing up watching my dad do ministry inspired me to follow in his footsteps.  In...

What to do when your friends leave the faith

What to do when your friends leave the faith
The challenge of someone you love leaving Christianity.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor March 11, 2022

Friendships are everything. The people you love influence you and challenge you. Some of the deepest friendships come from the people with shared faith—the bond of shared morals and a love for Christ deepens any friendship and relationship.  There is something heartbreaking about a friend who leaves...

Mark Yarhouse encourages further discussion on navigating sexual identity

Mark Yarkhouse
Speaker advises empathizing with others and allowing them to thrive without shame.
Megan Josep, Design Editor January 31, 2018

As part of Biola’s efforts to participate in the difficult conversations that have swept the country, Student Development held discussions in chapel on sexual identity for the Contemporary Issues Lecture Series on Jan. 22-24. YARHOUSE DISCUSSES THE IMPORTANCE OF HOSPITABLE LOVE Mark Yarhouse,...

Conference teaches humility

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Twenty speakers discussed the topic of love and humility in politics.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 20, 2016
Twenty speakers discussed the topic of love and humility in politics.