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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Missions needs encouragement

Illustration by Trevor Lunde/THE CHIMES
In a world full of cynics, do not underestimate the power of an encouraging word to bolster ministry.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer March 8, 2016
In a world full of cynics, do not underestimate the power of an encouraging word to bolster ministry.

Media covers megachurches superficially

Photo Illustration by Jordan Wright/THE CHIMES
Sarah Pineda argues that focusing on the fashion of churches misrepresents their purpose.
Sarah Pineda, Writer September 15, 2015
Sarah Pineda argues that focusing on the fashion of churches misrepresents their purpose.

The Church’s exclusion of the Great Commission

The Church’s exclusion of the Great Commission
Today’s culture of missions encourages only the “called.”
Ronald Rodriguez, Writer April 14, 2015
Today’s culture of missions encourages only the “called.”

Purity culture mirrors sexual abuse

Photo illustration by Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
The modesty and purity movements within the evangelical church stunted a generation’s ability to face and understand their sexuality without shame.
Joe West, Writer March 18, 2015
The modesty and purity movements within the evangelical church stunted a generation’s ability to face and understand their sexuality without shame.

I Just Kant Even

Cherri Yoon/THE CHIMES.
Not every sermon applies directly to our lives, and that is OK.
Logan Williams, Writer February 2, 2015
Not every sermon applies directly to our lives, and that is OK.

Missing the point of diversity

| Illustration by Everlyn Lee
Charlie Hamedany urges readers to realize that by singling each other out by race, we are not embracing diversity, but are further widening the divide between people groups.
Charlie Hamedany, Writer November 5, 2014
Charlie Hamedany urges readers to realize that by singling each other out by race, we are not embracing diversity, but are further widening the divide between people groups.

Separating church and state benefits christians

| Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Jessie McBirney reflects on the reasoning behind the separation of church and state.
Jessie McBirney, Writer October 27, 2014
Jessie McBirney reflects on the reasoning behind the separation of church and state.

How we should love

Justin Lee, David Nystrom, and Wesley Hill speak at the "How Do We Love?" event on Oct. 7. The forum addressed the two main sides of the discussion regarding homosexuality within the Christian community. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Conrad Frommelt and Catherine Streng reiterate that our differing beliefs regarding homosexuality should not be used as a justification to treat others with less dignity than they deserve.
Catherine Streng and Conrad Frommelt October 16, 2014
Conrad Frommelt and Catherine Streng reiterate that our differing beliefs regarding homosexuality should not be used as a justification to treat others with less dignity than they deserve.

Sound doctrine most important to a church

| Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Spencer Camp examines the elements that make up a doctrinally sound church.
Spencer Camp, Writer October 15, 2014
Spencer Camp examines the elements that make up a doctrinally sound church.

Church in too many places

| Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Aaron Fooks discusses the reasons he believes Biola to be a church.
Aaron Fooks, Writer September 10, 2014
Aaron Fooks discusses the reasons he believes Biola to be a church.