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Kings Kaleidoscope shows more than just “zeal” in latest album

Kings Kaleidoscope shows more than just “zeal” in latest album
Powerful lyrics, unique instrumentation and Jesus are all rolled into the new release.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer April 13, 2019

With their ability to change the pace and display diversity, Kings Kaleidoscope remains no stranger to versatility, as showcased in their new album “Zeal.” Slow and soothing, the band eases listeners into their experimental album with opener "The Coma." THE PACE “Zeal’s” change of pace is...

EXCLUSIVE: Housefires to lead worship at 2019 Missions Conference

EXCLUSIVE: Housefires to lead worship at 2019 Missions Conference
The Atlanta-based band replaces Kings Kaleidoscope as conference worship leaders.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor February 25, 2019

Worship at this year’s Missions Conference will have a new sound. Housefires, a band known for songs like “Good Good Father,” “Build My Life” and “Yes and Amen,” will lead worship during the conference’s main sessions on March 20-21. Antioch Fullerton’s worship team will handle...

Great Commission on mission—students anticipate Missions Conference 2018

Kings Kaleidoscope performing in Brea during their Live Loved Tour on Sept. 17, 2016.
As Missions Conference approaches, students eagerly await the knowledge and experiences they will gain.
Jessica Goddard and Caitlin Blackmon March 6, 2018

For 89 years, this year boasting the theme Luminous, Biola has encouraged the global spread of the Bible and the gospel through the Missions Conference held by the Student Missionary Union. With the elaborate size of the conference and the well established student missions team, students look forward...

“Christian”: a label given to classify cliches

Ashley Brimmage, Opinions Editor December 2, 2017

Within Biola culture, there is a general familiarity with the use of “Christian” as a classifying adjective. “Christian” bookstores, rock bands and novels all seem to have earned a negative connotation, and many of us, as soon as we graduate, ditch the label. We see the Christianizing of our...

Students witness theme release

Jason Lin/THE CHIMES
This year’s Missions Conference theme focuses on a twofold effect of witnessing.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 13, 2017
This year’s Missions Conference theme focuses on a twofold effect of witnessing.

Bow down in humility and submit

David Nelson speaks during session 5 by reminding Christians to humbly offer ourselves in order to be used in the way we are designed. | Anna Warner/THE CHIMES
David Nelson reminds Christians to humbly offer ourselves in order to be used in the way we are designed.
Amanda Otto, Writer March 11, 2016
David Nelson reminds Christians to humbly offer ourselves in order to be used in the way we are designed.