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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Growth requires boldness

Kelly Carlson
Kelsey Carlson has learned trust by stepping out of her comfortability both in Poland and the U.S.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor March 28, 2018

Sophomore public relations major Kelsey Carlson remembers the first time she translated for her camp in Poland. She kept thinking of all the people who would better qualify for this position of leadership. In her insecurity, she learned to trust in God, and saw the growth in her relationship with him....

Flags stand for identity and pride

Students waving national flags
Four students share what the flag ceremony means to them.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) March 20, 2018

“Cameroon,” a man calls out on stage. Seconds later, a flash of green, red and yellow flies past the crowd as a red-headed girl runs flag in hand with a smile on her face. The running entourage continues down a list of countries such as Croatia, Japan and Jordan. Soon every country called joins...

World Horizons broadens internship opportunities

Landscape photo of buildings in other country
Danielle McConnell and Ana Waltschew reflect on their experiences of dancing and serving refugees as ministry.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice March 13, 2018

Although hardly accessible through the wave of students, this week’s booths will boast opportunities to serve others in numerous parts of the world. World Horizons provided two students, in particular, with life-transforming service opportunities. A HEART FOR MISSIONS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA This coming...

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...

SMU navigates difficulty in election proposal

An image of the SMU logo
Over the last two years, SMU has continued to see changes to its presidential election process.
John Kay, Freelance Writer February 14, 2018

After a mix-up regarding the Student Missionary Union constitution, their board of directors have reverted back to an election process for this year’s SMU presidential election. Over the last two years, SMU has seen multiple changes to its presidential election process. In 2016-17, the board of...

China’s Christians set an example

China’s Christians set an example
A shift in worldview allows for a grateful attitude.
Ashley Brimmage, Opinions Editor February 6, 2018

Recently, I had a discussion with a girl in my small group. Her name is Minji and she had just joined our church upon coming back from studying abroad in China for a year. She spoke of their underground church, and the way they worshipped quietly, in the dark, in secret, and how amazing it felt to be...

Soaring Stories: Raised as a missionary

Photo Courtesy of Rachel Wyatt
Rachel Wyatt shares her background in ministry.
Jessica Goddard, Writer October 5, 2017
Rachel Wyatt shares her background in ministry.

Commencement remembers departed student

Tim Seeberger/THE CHIMES
Administration honored the memory of Hasiet Joy Negash with graduating class.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief May 27, 2017
Administration honored the memory of Hasiet Joy Negash with graduating class.

Missions shown on a business scale

Chak Hee Lo/THE CHIMES
Students learn from guest speaker how business and missions work together.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer May 9, 2017
Students learn from guest speaker how business and missions work together.

Irish evangelism sets example

The tactics and dedication of Saint Patrick motivate and inspire modern missionaries.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer March 21, 2017
The tactics and dedication of Saint Patrick motivate and inspire modern missionaries.

Missionaries witness to practical work

Eliana Park/THE CHIMES
Yearly fair brings vocational opportunities to students and organizations.
Jessica Goddard, Writer March 15, 2017
Yearly fair brings vocational opportunities to students and organizations.

Call to extend God’s hospitality

Examples in John and our own life display true hospitality and how we must not keep it to ourselves.   |   Kyle Kohner/THE CHIMES
Examples in John and our own life display true hospitality and how we must not keep it to ourselves.
Kendall Jarboe, Writer March 14, 2017
Examples in John and our own life display true hospitality and how we must not keep it to ourselves.