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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Torrey Conference 2022: “The Way”

“The Way” shows a path of suffering into alignment with God.
Emily Coffey, Hannah Larson, and Ryan Wingert October 5, 2022

DAY ONE, SESSION 1 The first session for Torrey Conference kicked off with on-campus dance group “The Usual Suspects Crew,” spinning across the stage alongside a spoken word performance by senior English and commercial music major Evan Dickerson. The contemporary dance group set the stage for...

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...

Lent allows for reflections as a matter of the heart

A student stopping their hand from touching an iphone and a package of candy
A time of discipline guides students’ reflections on God’s goodness in preparation for Easter.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice April 12, 2018

The observation of Lent encourages Christians to prepare their hearts to reflect Christ’s sacrifice by giving up something that distracts them from doing this. As described by President Barry Corey on The Lent Project page, “The season of Lent invites Christ followers into a sacred space of worship...

Songs of the soul

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Students take a breath at final Torrey Conference session.
Lauren Morford, Writer October 12, 2017
Students take a breath at final Torrey Conference session.

Responses vary on Torrey’s unexpected changes

Torrey Conference 2015, Day One | Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Torrey conference directors offer students rest while still promoting conference.
Jessica Goddard, Writer September 14, 2016
Torrey conference directors offer students rest while still promoting conference.