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The Chimes

Hands of Prayer

One of multiple prayer hands located in front of Rose Prayer Chapel
Repurposing art to share a message.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor March 6, 2024

We all take on different postures when we enter into prayer with God. However, how does the way we position ourselves affect how we focus on God? Rebekah Stockinger is a junior sculpture and animation major. This past fall, Stockinger was taking Animation 1 with Aaron Holmes, professor of art, and...

Just read your Bible

Just read your Bible
Studying the Bible is not the only way to spend time in it.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer April 7, 2022

Various forms of Bible study were popularized in the YouTube community. Personal Bible study can range from reading and meditation, journaling or in-depth analysis that considers historical and cultural context. Christians constantly experiment, creating new techniques, tools and arts to study with.  Conducting...

The science behind creation

The science behind creation
The complexity of life suggests there must be intelligence behind it.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer March 9, 2022

God is the orchestrator of creation. Everything from the dirt on the ground to the birds in the sky, God made it all with a purpose. Scripture reflects this in Colossians 1:16 ,“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers...

Every Christian is called to be an apologist

Every Christian is called to be an apologist
The Bible calls every Christian to defend the word of God.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer February 2, 2022

When someone today thinks of an apologist, they might think of it as a profession. Similar to preaching, only certain types of people are called to the task. In reality, all Christians are called to apologetics. 1 Peter 3:15-16 says, “but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any...

Churches should set an example of obeying the government

Churches should set an example of obeying the government
New COVID-19 regulations have made churches go online.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor April 6, 2020

Every Sunday morning, Christians across the nation have had to adjust to a new normal. Rather than jumping out of bed and driving to church, people now tune into the livestream while eating pancakes in their pajamas. Since the sudden growth of the COVID-19 pandemic, new social distancing regulations...

Blessed are the lonely

Blessed are the lonely
God uses loneliness to refocus us on him instead of on each other.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) October 11, 2019

“We are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness,” said Torrey Conference speaker and Reality LA lead pastor Jeremy Treat. He quoted these words from former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murphy to begin his talk about the incarnation of the Spirit in our lives.  The conversation about the effects...

Hollywood can poison the minds of young Christians

Hollywood can poison the minds of young Christians
The effects radiating from Hollywood are more dangerous than we thought.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 2, 2019

Glitz and glamour are rumored to be in the city. Fame and fortune are waiting to be found. People tell you to come to Hollywood, where stardom is easily found—or so they say. The city streets bear witness to the state of her heart. It is full of those who struggle to make ends meet. It’s full of...

Soaring Stories: ‘I am God’s Miracle’

Photo features Senior, Music performance major David Chung embracing another student with a wide smile
Music student David Chung shares the miraculous story of his blessings at Biola.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor November 29, 2018

Senior music performance major David Chung says that his college journey, while difficult, has also been miraculous. He states that he has faced obstacles in his visual impairment and financial difficulties, but that he has faced these obstacles not by himself, but with God. He is currently funded through...

Remember God’s sovereignty with this playlist

Vic Silva, Staff Writer April 29, 2018

It’s that time of year again, when the semester quickly starts to dwindle into a series of stressful events ranging from term papers to cumulative finals. Students begin the process of pulling out their hair, while repeatedly refilling their coffee cups in desperate need of that caffeine aid. This...

God trends among the hip-hop crowd

God trends among the hip-hop crowd
The release of Snoop Dogg's gospel album reveals a new trend in hip-hop.
John Kay, Freelance Writer April 15, 2018

Hip-hop artists have long incorporated faith-based elements within their songs, creating a recent trend of popular artists recognizing God. Chance the Rapper and his album “Coloring Book” won Grammy Awards’ best rap album of 2017 while embodying strong gospel themes. Kendrick Lamar also...

The Spirit moves

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Evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work extends beyond Torrey Conference.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer October 17, 2017
Evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work extends beyond Torrey Conference.

Interns seek God through work

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Four students share their internship experiences.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer October 8, 2017
Four students share their internship experiences.