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  • Business. Ministry. Life.

    i luv you. will u mrry me?

    David Bourgeois — 

    This is the first of two posts I am writing for Biola’s Faith and Technology Awareness Week. This post will discuss how technology affects...

  • The Good Book Blog

    El poderoso Dios siempre está en control

    Octavio Esqueda — 

    “Bueno, pero Dios sigue estando en su trono” es una frase que he escuchado bastante veces en los últimos días. Los que la pronuncian generalmente lo hacen con un tono de resignación al ver que las cosas no se han dado como inicialmente esperaban. Me da la impresión que recuerdan que Dios está en control de las circunstancias solamente como un premio de consolación al ver que su candidato perdió las elecciones o enfrentan otras decepciones en la vida. Tristemente en estos casos, estas personas se olvidan que nuestro Dios siempre es victorioso, siempre está en control y que nada ni nadie obstruye su soberanía sobre todo. Dios no debería ser el premio de consolación de los perdedores sino el premio mayor de todos los días sin importar lo que esté sucediendo a nuestro alrededor.

  • Biola News

    Thousands of fans came together for Biola's annual Athletics kick-off, Midnight Madness

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Prior to the main evening event on Sunday, November 11, 2012, Metzger Lawn was the site of a dinner hosted by the Associated Students Spirit...

  • Business. Ministry. Life.

    Can ordinary work be ministry?

    Steve Rundle — 

    Like many Christians, I’m excited about the fresh work God is doing in the marketplace. Christian business professionals – and those who disciple...

  • Business. Ministry. Life.

    Steve Jobs As A Leader: Imagination and Passion (part 2)

    Lari Mobley — 

    The first part of this essay has already been published. In this second part, Professor Mobley continues her discussion on Jobs' leadership...

  • Business. Ministry. Life.

    Steve Jobs As A Leader: Imagination and Passion (part 1)

    Lari Mobley — 

    Note: this is the first part of a two-part essay on Steve Jobs and his leadership qualities. Part two will be published on Wednesday, November 7,...

  • The Good Book Blog

    A Year of Devotions in Greek

    Mickey Klink III — 

    Are you studying Greek and need to be reminded that it is worth all the work? Or have you spent the time learning the basics of the Greek language and want to being to learn how to apply it to Scripture? There is a new book that nicely combines the study of New Testament Greek and a devotional reading of the Bible.

  • Biola News

    Alumnus One of Eleven Master Penmen in World

    Jake Weidmann shares thoughts on art and faith

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Alumnus Jake Weidmann (’08) is one of 11 master penmen in the world. After apprenticing under the White House calligrapher for one year and...

  • Business. Ministry. Life.

    Report From the 2012 Ecuador Business Intensive

    Steve Rundle — 

    I’m delighted to report that the 2012 Summer Business Intensive in Quito Ecuador was a resounding success! Students from three universities...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Religion in America

    Erik Thoennes — 

    The recent statistics released by The Pew Forum on Religious & Public Life showing a decline among Americans who consider themselves religious are sure to alarm many concerned about the spiritual state of the nation. For evangelicals, the most potentially jarring of these statistics shows that for the first time in its history the United States does not have a Protestant majority. The study found that about 20% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation, an increase from 15% in the last five years. The sobering reality in all this for evangelicals is that, although our churches continue to grow, our evangelistic effectiveness has significantly lagged behind the US population growth. This study is a clear challenge to evangelicals to live up to our name and proclaim the good news in a culture where we can no longer assume common theological foundations. Evangelical Christians have to learn to preach the gospel in a culture where we are no longer part of the Protestant majority. This is not necessarily a bad thing though. A few observations about the data shows that the picture is not as bleak as it may seem.

  • Biola Magazine

    In Print: Fall 2012

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    Accidental Pharisees: Avoiding Pride, Exclusivity, and the Other Dangers of Overzealous Faith, by Larry Osborne (’74, M.A. ’78, D.Min. ’86),...

  • Biola Magazine

    The Benefits of Disciplines of Abstinence

    Michelle Barnewall — 

    In The Spirit of the Disciplines, Dallas Willard identifies what he calls “disciplines of engagement” and “disciplines of abstinence.” Examples of...

  • Biola Magazine

    Biolans Up Close: Fall 2012

    Mike Erre (M.A. '04), Pastor and author

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    Since graduating from Biola’s Talbot School of Theology in 2004 with an M.A. in philosophy of religion and ethics, Mike Erre has become an...

  • Biola Magazine

    Where Are They Now?: Fall 2012

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    Alan Hamilton’s (’83, M.Div. ’87) love for engaging the local community has led him to “great and exciting work” as the executive director of the...

  • Biola Magazine

    Alumni Files: Fall 2012

    What I Love About Send-Offs

    Rick Bee — 

    For the alumni and parent relations departments, the summer months were filled with alumni chapter meetings, Student Send-Offs and numerous other...

  • Biola Magazine

    Get to Know: Fall 2012

    Doretha O'Quinn, world-traveling culture-crosser

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    Doretha O’Quinn is here to help burst the so-called “Biola bubble.” As vice provost of multi-ethnic and cross-cultural engagement, part of O’Quinn’...

  • Biola Magazine

    'Year of Proclamation' Resources

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    To honor Biola’s evangelistic heritage and renew our commitment to the Great Commission, Biola has dedicated the 2012–13 school year to the theme...

  • Biola Magazine

    What the 'God Particle' Says About God

    William Lane Craig — 

    In July, scientists announced the long-awaited discovery of what appears to be the Higgs boson, a subatomic particle The New York Times called “...

  • Biola Magazine

    How are U.S. Presidential Elections Changing?

    Scott Waller — 

    With the 2012 U.S. presidential election mere days away, many Americans are being bombarded by campaign mailings, attack ads, social me- dia...

  • Biola Magazine

    Spread the Good News

    The gospel must still be shared with words. Six ways to get the conversation started.

    Brett McCracken — 

    These days, the word “evangelical” is more likely to bring to mind images of political rallies and music festivals than it does images of preaching...

  • Biola Magazine

    What Ken Built

    In June, Biola lost Ken Bascom, a Biola fixture who played a central role in the development of the campus over the past 40 years

    Jason Newell — 

    One of the most recognizable architectural features on Biola University’s campus is the large circular beacon that glows brightlyatop the library...

  • Biola Magazine

    Design in the Desert

    Jason Newell — 

    From the moment the email invitation landed in Christine Fuchs’ inbox last fall, she knew she was in for something special. Would she, it asked,...

  • Biola Magazine

    No Car? No Problem

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    Life can be rough for a vehicle-deprived student. If you were among the carless crowd in college, you may remember the drill: walking to the...

  • Biola Magazine

    Biola Supporters Set Giving Record

    Donors gave $26 million last year, the highest in Biola's history

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    Biola University’s supporters made history last year by giving more than $26 million to the university — Biola’s highest-ever fundraising total in...

  • Biola Magazine

    'Under the Shadow'

    Professor's monumental oratorio features Pacific Symphony Orchestra

    Betsi L. Freeman — 

    Last spring’s performance of professor Robert Denham’s oratorio Under The Shadow evoked emotional response and thoughtful discussions for audience...