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The Annual Lighting of the University Christmas Tree.
Students, alumni and special guests celebrated “A Neighborhood Christmas”
December 04, 2008
Students, alumni and special guests celebrated “A Neighborhood Christmas” and welcomed the season to Biola on Friday night, December 5, with a...
Special Chapel Message from President Corey
President Corey responds to the national economic realities.
December 04, 2008
President Corey addressed the student body regarding Biola's financial condition and the economy in a chapel held December 5, 2008 in Chase...
An Alumni Gathering, Asian-Style
November 17, 2008
Hong Kong alumni and friends greeted President and Mrs. Corey at a special dinner held on Sunday evening, November 16. Along with enjoying plenty...

Your Spiritual Dryness Might Be a Gift
May 08, 2026 — The Gospel Coalition
This book review in The Gospel Coalition discusses "When God Seems Distant," written by Dr. Kyle Strobel, director of the Institute of Spiritual Formation, and Dr. John Coe, professor of spiritual theology. The article dives into why seasons of spiritual dryness are common among believers and why they are vital to spiritual growth and drawing nearer to God.
What Is Godly Resistance?
April 16, 2026 — Christianity Today
In a new Christianity Today article, Carmen Joy Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, explores how Scripture shapes our understanding of “godly resistance.” From the Hebrew midwives in Exodus to modern examples like Corrie ten Boom, she invites readers to consider what it means to fear God above all.
The Spiritual Battle for Your Marriage
April 13, 2026 — Focus on the Family
Tragically, many Christians are virtually ignorant of spiritual warfare. But Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, director of the Winsome Conviction Academy, and his wife, Noreen Muehlhoff, describe how real and significant this issue is, and why Satan targets Christian marriages in particular in this Focus on the Family podcast.