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Biola News
Biblical Studies Professor Releases Book on Knowing God's Grace
Joanne Jung encourages readers to be sensitive to God's voice and presence
Harmony Wheeler — May 24, 2011
A newly released book by Biola University professor Joanne Jung complements the spiritual disciplines by drawing readers into a deeper engagement...
Biola News
Students spend break visiting some of the poorest neighborhoods in the Dominican Republic
Book written by students about baseball as a way of life for Dominicans to be released later this year
Harmony Wheeler — May 24, 2011
Thirteen Biola University students traveled to the Dominican Republic last month and witnessed something behind the rough exterior of the country:...
Biola News
Senior Psychology Student Seeks to Provide Tanzanian Children with Education
Andrew Johannson changes lives of hundreds in Tanzania
Adrienne Nunley — May 24, 2011
Senior and psychology major Andrew Johansson ended up changing the lives of hundreds of youth in Tanzania while on a family trip in the summer of...
Biola News
Senior Dinner 2011
As 100 white paper lanterns floated overhead on Metzger Lawn Friday, May 20th, Biola's Class of 2011 celebrated their accomplishments at Senior Dinner--over 700 students and guests!
Deannah Baesel — May 23, 2011
As 100 white paper lanterns floated overhead on Metzger Lawn Friday, May 20th, Biola's Class of 2011 celebrated their accomplishments at Senior...
The Good Book Blog
Weighing in on Rob Bell, Love Wins
Kenneth Berding — May 21, 2011
Last night I finished reading Rob Bell’s book Love Wins. I read it in preparation for an outreach I’ll soon be doing through my local church on the topic of heaven and hell. Love Wins is a deeply troubling repudiation of certain aspects of orthodox Christian doctrine by a megachurch pastor who is trying to be relevant to a tolerance-enamored generation.
Biola News
Professor Weighs in on Rapture Prediction
Erik Thoennes quoted by KTLA News on Bible's teaching about Judgment Day
Brenda Velasco — May 21, 2011
Thanks to the well-publicized prediction of a Northern California radio host, millions of people were waiting — some more seriously than others —...
Biola News
Graduating Senior Heads to Austria to Play Semi-Pro Soccer
First Non-Austrian Female to Play on the Team
Kayle Fields — May 19, 2011
In a time when most seniors are panicking about post-graduation stress, senior Gillian McPherson is preparing to play soccer semi-professionally...
Biola News
Student Receives National Tennis Award
Danielle Calbeck Named ITA NAIA Arthur Ashe Award Winner
Jeff Hoffman — May 19, 2011
Biola junior Danielle Calbeck recently earned a significant national tennis honor by being named the winner of the 2011 Women's Arthur Ashe, Jr....
Biola News
Japan Relief Team Raises Money Making 1,000 Cranes: A Sign of Endurance
Donations to go toward relief efforts and Team Japan
Harmony Wheeler — May 19, 2011
Bright colored origami cranes line the pathway outside the Biola University library, reminding those who pass by to pray for those affected by the...
Biola News
Sundance Gives Students New Perspective on Faith in Films
Harmony Wheeler — May 18, 2011
Directors, producers and actors gather every year to view and discuss upcoming blockbusters and independent films at the Sundance Film Festival in...
The Good Book Blog
Lessons on Leadership from the Pastoral Epistles, Pt. 2-Multiplying Mentorship
Ben Shin — May 17, 2011
The whole mentorship movement continues to increase in popularity especially within the church. Many young people today are seeking out mentors. This even seems to be a value for the younger generation. But in actuality, this movement is not a new one at all but rather one that dates back even to the first century.
Biola News
International Students Celebrate Women for International Women's Day
Biola students from around the world reflect on the definition of beauty and how women are treated in different cultures
Lydia Ness — May 17, 2011
In celebration of International Women's Day, international students at Biola University in La Mirada, California, talked about womanhood and...
The Good Book Blog
Teaching Deeper, Part IV
Kevin Lawson — May 16, 2011
Over the last three months I’ve described a “right-handed” model for thinking about what we do in Christian education. It pulls together five “right” aspects of what we need to focus on in our teaching: right relationship, right knowledge, right passion or heart, right will, and right actions. For the next few months I want to explore and unpack a “coaching” pedagogy that helps promote real growth, not just increased knowledge. Let me start with a verse from one of my favorite Psalms and a story.
The Good Book Blog
“Avoid Every Appearance of Evil!” Toppling a Faulty Moral Pillar
Walt Russell — May 13, 2011
1 Thessalonians 5:22: “Abstain from all appearances of evil” (KJV) “Abstain from every form of evil” (ESV) I confess that whenever I encounter this verse, I picture old, withered saints shaking their bony fingers in younger believers’ faces and exhorting them about some questionable behavior. In this recurring scenario, the godly, mature Christians find it necessary to exhort the younger saints, not because they have done something that is evil, but simply because they behaved in a manner that could have the appearance of being evil.
Biola News
Media Conference Features Key Players from CBS and Wired Magazine
CBS VP Michael Klausman receives first Biola Media Award
Harmony Wheeler — May 13, 2011
This year’s Biola Media Conference boasted keynote speaker Kevin Kelly, co-founder of Wired magazine and honored Michael Klausman, senior vice...
The Good Book Blog
A Day Conference on Missional Ethics -3 June 2011
Andy Draycott — May 11, 2011
‘Missional ethics’ speaks of the missionary dimensions of the life of the people of God and the ethical features of mission. The connection between mission and ethics is fundamental for how we perceive our common life in the Spirit.
The Good Book Blog
Humility in Seminary, Part 2
Rob Lister — May 10, 2011
In my previous post, I reflected on a lesson about humility that I learned as a seminarian. Since then, I have encountered a few folks who have observed that a struggle with spiritual pride is not altogether infrequent in the halls of evangelical seminaries. Initially, seminary might seem an unexpected place to encounter such a struggle. Why is it, then, that this temptation is often found in this context? Is seminary somehow intrinsically antithetical to gospel humility?
Biola News
Music education majors start first-ever music program at Eastwood Elementary School
Kayle Fields — May 10, 2011
In an age of budgets being cut, classes and departments being taken away and schools struggling to provide for student needs, Biola students are...
Biola News
Biola is Located in One of the Safest Cities in the Region
Crime statistics remain low with Campus Safety's priority for a safe campus
Lydia Ness — May 10, 2011
Biola University’s home city of La Mirada remains one of the safest cities in LosAngeles County and one of the safest districts where crime...
The Good Book Blog
Youth Ministry in a Family Ministry Context
Dave Keehn — May 05, 2011
Is your church similar to a family holiday celebration? The table is set, the decorations adorn the room, all ages are gathered together… but sitting at different tables. The “adult’s table” is the set with the large platters of food, and the fine wine to match the fine china. At the “kids’ table” are plastic plates that won’t break, no table clothes that could be stained, and no food platters – the plates of food will be served to the children by a parent in pre-approved samplings that the adult chooses. Does this sound like the difference between the adult worship vs. kids worship: one gets the better equipment and musicians while we assume the kids are content with student musicians. Adult mission trips push the limits of opportunities while kids are often ignored for true missional experiences. Even our language of “big church” gives away the “second-class status” with which we classify the children and youth ministries. The larger the church, the more professional the youth ministry becomes… the more segregated youth are from the church. The result is tragically youth are “guests” in church, and hear the message “don’t mess it up”.
Biola News
Women's Track and Field Team Writes History at GSAC Championships
Team races to program best at GSAC outdoor track and field championships
Jenna Bartlo — May 05, 2011
The Biola women’s track team wrote history by placing third at the Golden State Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships on...
Biola News
On National Day of Prayer, Dean of Education Discusses Praying Without Ceasing
Shedding Light on Practice of Prayer in the Public Workplace
Jenna Bartlo — May 05, 2011
It took becoming a teacher — a job requiring much patience amidst pressure — for dean of Biola’s School of Education, June Hetzel, to realize the...
Biola News
Media Conference Explores Digital Future of Entertainment Industry
Disruption has become the new normal with digital devices and constant multi-tasking. Reflecting on the new entertainment economy, the Biola Media Conference sought to define success and the future of the industry within and beyond a digital perimeter.
Jenna Bartlo — May 03, 2011
Disruption has become the new normal with digital devices and constant multi-tasking. Reflecting on the new entertainment economy, the Biola Media...
The Good Book Blog
Yet This I Call to Mind
Kenneth Berding — May 03, 2011
I stand on the walls of Jerusalem As the armies march toward the city I know why they’ve come and what they’ll do And my heart cries out desperately
The Good Book Blog
Why Evil? Part 1 of 3
Freddy Cardoza — May 03, 2011
Evil is present in the world. It was seen in the face of Usama bin Laden. It is also seen in things like murder, child abuse, terrorism, and natural disasters. Many Christians and non-Christians don't understand why evil is present in the world. Here's why.