Posts by Todd Pickett

Todd Pickett

Dr. Todd Pickett is Biola’s Dean of Spiritual Development where he oversees undergraduate student spiritual formation and teaches courses on Spiritual Theology. A native Californian, Todd was an English professor and then Dean of Humanities for many years before becoming the Dean for Spiritual Development at Biola University in 2008.

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  Day of Prayer

  Todd Pickett — February 11, 2019

  On this day of prayer, I do not seek to be original or profound in my prayer, but simply to pray the prayer (profound enough!) that Jesus taught...

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  With Family for the Holidays? A Survival Guide

  Todd Pickett — December 01, 2017

  Being “home for the holidays” has a nice ring to it, but for many college students emerging into adulthood, these returns to or extra time in our...

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  Looking for Joy? Hit “Return”

  Todd Pickett — August 31, 2017

  Joy is not quite the same as happiness. Happiness is an enduring mood state (sometimes called “well-being” or contentment) and comes to rest over...