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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...

There’s more to abuse than meets the eye. I found wisdom and strength in mine.

There’s more to abuse than meets the eye. I found wisdom and strength in mine.
We can still find joy even after the most traumatic experiences.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer January 24, 2020

If there is one saying that has summarized my life, it is: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Compared to a lot of people, I grew up comfortably. I was raised in a loving, Christian family, had the privilege of calling Hawaii my home and went to a college preparatory school. Appearances, however,...

Blessed are the lonely

Blessed are the lonely
God uses loneliness to refocus us on him instead of on each other.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) October 11, 2019

“We are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness,” said Torrey Conference speaker and Reality LA lead pastor Jeremy Treat. He quoted these words from former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murphy to begin his talk about the incarnation of the Spirit in our lives.  The conversation about the effects...

Be thankful for the gift of suffering

Be thankful for the gift of suffering
We constantly wish a life free from suffering, but we forget that suffering gives value to dearness.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor November 15, 2018

During the early days of the American Revolution, when war with Great Britain was undesirable and prospects of winning were dim, Thomas Paine sought to persuade the colonists by writing “The American Crisis.” The first pamphlet opened with words many of us have since read: “These are the times...

CCCU team researches life after cancer

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Council funds Elizabeth Hall to research the spiritual effects cancer has on believers.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer February 22, 2017
Council funds Elizabeth Hall to research the spiritual effects cancer has on believers.

Suffering demands study

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Psychology professor Liz Hall exposes the truth behind Christian suffering.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer February 21, 2017
Psychology professor Liz Hall exposes the truth behind Christian suffering.

Live and Lent live

Photo illustration by Becky Mitchell/THE CHIMES
Students April Cisneros and Mary Fristensky share their difficult yet rewarding Lent experiences.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer February 24, 2016
Students April Cisneros and Mary Fristensky share their difficult yet rewarding Lent experiences.

Assisted suicide and the need for suffering

Breigha Sawyer charges readers to consider the importance of suffering in death, opposing the view of assisted suicide. | Courtesy of killmenicelyplease.com
A look at death with dignity and the purpose of pain.
Breigha Sawyer, Writer April 21, 2015
A look at death with dignity and the purpose of pain.

New ministry calls for transparent community

Senior sociology major Lydia Rankin speaking for the recent sociology department chapel, hosted by Biola Broken ministry, addressed pain and suffering present in the Biola community. | Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
A recent sociology department chapel, hosted by Biola Broken ministry, addressed pain and suffering present in the Biola community.
Jenna Kubiak, Writer March 5, 2015
A recent sociology department chapel, hosted by Biola Broken ministry, addressed pain and suffering present in the Biola community.