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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

How to find balance between acceptance and improvement

How to find balance between acceptance and improvement
Choosing between self-acceptance and self-improvement is too self-centered.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) • September 14, 2019

Where is the line between self-improvement and self-acceptance? This is a tension I see played out often, especially in Christian circles. Christians often feel the call to be glad in the perfect creation God made them to be, but there is also an equally insistent reminder of our own brokenness and need...

Love supersedes equality of outcome

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The dress code is an act of love not inequality.
Eric Nimmo, Writer • April 12, 2017
The dress code is an act of love not inequality.

Missions Conference resurrects intent

Steven Frederick/THE CHIMES
Students prepare for changes in conference credit requirements.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • February 22, 2017
Students prepare for changes in conference credit requirements.

Torrey Revisits Sexual Redemption

Jana Eller/THE CHIMES
Directors offer a previous conference session again per request of female students.
Jana Eller, Office Manager • February 22, 2017
Directors offer a previous conference session again per request of female students.

Christian mask affects campus life

Eliana Park/ THE CHIMES
Students are expected to cultivate a cool and collected outward appearance.
Justin Yun, Writer • November 30, 2016
Students are expected to cultivate a cool and collected outward appearance.

Pop the bubble

Christians place too much emphasis on keeping themselves safe from the secular culture. | Jess Byrd/THE CHIMES
Christians place too much emphasis on keeping themselves safe from the secular culture.
Catherine Streng, Writer • November 18, 2014
Christians place too much emphasis on keeping themselves safe from the secular culture.

A global perspective on the race discussion

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Heather Spradley reflects on racial tensions around the world, and commends Americans for their willingness to embrace diversity.
Heather Spradley, Writer • November 3, 2014
Heather Spradley reflects on racial tensions around the world, and commends Americans for their willingness to embrace diversity.

Should we forgive the unapologetic

The Chimes staff considers what it means to forgive someone. | Illustrations by Jessica Byrd/THE CHIMES
The Chimes staff considers what it means to forgive someone.
Chimes Staff, Writer • October 14, 2014
The Chimes staff considers what it means to forgive someone.