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The Chimes

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...

Young people should take on leadership roles

Young people should take on leadership roles
Fresh new passions and perspectives can change a generation.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor April 7, 2021

Malala Yousafzai, Anne Frank and Alexander the Great— they left their mark on the world all before the age of 20. There is something special about you. It tends to bring a positive and hopeful perspective on the world and it brings a sense of justice that demands goals be accomplished. When young people...

A church’s forgiveness is not enough for sexual abuse

A church’s forgiveness is not enough for sexual abuse
Churches must address sexual abuse from the bottom-up by considering our practical and theological failings.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor February 13, 2019

On Feb. 10, the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express News released an investigation which surveyed the past 20 years of sexual abuse within the Southern Baptist Convention—a collection of 47,000 protestant churches. The findings included accusations and charges against church leaders ranging from...

Why worldly power corrupts, but kingdom power sanctifies

Image shows to arrows pointing in different directions, one saying weakness and the other saying strength.
To influence and lead in our world today demands that we reimagine the nature of kingdom power.
Kyle Strobel February 1, 2019

This story was originally published in print on Jan. 31, 2019.  There seems to be a governing assumption in our world today about the nature and reality of power. Power is seen as good if it “accomplishes” the sorts of things I believe in. Power is bad if it does not, or worse, “accomplishes”...

The offense of anonymity

Tomber Su/THE CHIMES [file photo]
President Barry Corey expresses concerns regarding the rise of recent social media sites and the anonymity that is encouraged therein.
President Barry Corey, Writer October 28, 2014
President Barry Corey expresses concerns regarding the rise of recent social media sites and the anonymity that is encouraged therein.

Sound doctrine most important to a church

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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.