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• Student Life Blog

  Student Resources You Should Use More Often

  Alex Bell — March 09, 2017

  As a senior at Biola, I have recently noticed some of the amazing resources available to me on campus. I wish I would've utilized many of these...

• The Good Book Blog

  The Executive Leaders Journey: Integrating Spiritual Practices into the World of Business, Part 4

  Joy Mosbarger — March 08, 2017

  This is the fourth part of a five-part series of blogs that chronicle the journey of a cohort of business leaders who together pursued deeper relationships with God and the integration of the resulting spiritual transformation in their personal lives into their roles as leaders in their businesses, and ultimately into the culture of their businesses as a whole ...

• Student Life Blog

  Fred Sanders on The Trinity and "The Shack"

  John Tuttle — March 07, 2017

  Mike Ahn sits down with theology professor Fred Sanders to discuss the Trinity and how it is portrayed in the book and new movie, "The Shack."

• Biola News

  Empowering Women: Biola Celebrates National Women’s History Month

  Biola will host the 10th annual Ruby Awards, a women’s conference and launch publications to honor women in the community

  Brianna Miller — March 07, 2017

  Biola University is celebrating National Women’s History Month and hosting the 10th annual Ruby Awards this month. Biola will honor and empower...

• The Good Book Blog

  The Executive Leaders Journey: Integrating Spiritual Practices into the World of Business, Part 3

  Joy Mosbarger — March 06, 2017

  This is the third part of a five-part series of blogs that chronicle the journey of a cohort of business leaders who together pursued deeper relationships with God and the integration of the resulting spiritual transformation in their personal lives into their roles as leaders in their businesses, and ultimately into the culture of their businesses as a whole ...

• Student Life Blog

  Not Sleeping? Gotta Fix That.

  John Tuttle — March 05, 2017

  Awful sleep habits are just part of college life, right? No harm done? Best think again about that...

• The Good Book Blog

  Disney Introduces a Gay Character in Beauty and the Beast: Six Reflections

  Sean McDowell — March 04, 2017

  Although there have been rumors about supposedly gay characters in Disney films of the past, Disney is officially introducing a gay character in its upcoming live-action film, Beauty and the Beast. The issue is not the mere existence of a gay character, for gay people are obviously as much a part of our culture as anyone else. The question is whether Disney uses this character as a way of promoting a certain view of sex and relationships that Christians may find objectionable. Christians will be tempted to respond in a number of different ways. I don’t pretend to have the right answer for how Christians should respond. In fact, I am not sure there even is one right answer for Christians to embrace. Nevertheless, here are six thoughts for reflection ...

• The Good Book Blog

  Does God Cause People to Do Evil?

  William Lane Craig — March 03, 2017

  Dr. Craig, thank you for all that you do to help us understand the God of the Bible in face of the difficult issues we all face. As a follower of Christ, I am troubled by some passages in Scripture which seem to indicate that God not only allows evil (the treatment of which you have addressed many times) but even more troubling, that God actually CAUSES evil. I am referring to the accounts both in the OT and NT: from the hardening of Pharaoh's heart in Genesis, to John 13:27b when Jesus tells Judas "What you do, do quickly" (seems to be no choice in the matter for poor Judas), to the account in Revelation 17:15 - 17 - in particular, the first part of vs 16-17: "And the ten horns which you saw, and the beast, these will hate the harlot and will make her desolate and naked, and will eat her flesh and will burn her up with fire. FOR GOD HAS PUT IT IN THEIR HEARTS (my emphasis) to execute His purpose by having a common purpose, and by giving their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled." Does "it" in that verse refer to all the horrific things they do - hating, making desolate, eating flesh, burning with fire? ...

• Student Life Blog

  Faculty, Get Out More!

  Michael Longinow — March 03, 2017

  Offices are not the best places to gain perspective.

• Student Life Blog

  What Can I do with a Journalism Degree?

  Anna Warner — March 02, 2017

  You and I both know that this is an exciting day and age for the media. However, and I don’t know about you, usually when I tell people I study...

• Student Life Blog

  Succeeding as an Online Student

  Norlan Hernandez — March 01, 2017

  Coming back to school can be a challenging and intimidating endeavor, let alone coming back to an online program. First, let’s demystify the...

• Student Life Blog

  How can we live energized when we are so tired?

  Alex Bell — March 01, 2017

  I asked one of my professors how it was working with college students. She quickly responded “They’re lovely, but they’re always so tired!” As I...

• The Good Book Blog

  The Executive Leaders Journey: Integrating Spiritual Practices into the World of Business, Part 2

  Joy Mosbarger — March 01, 2017

  This is the second part of a five-part series of blogs that chronicle the journey of a cohort of business leaders who together pursued deeper relationships with God and the integration of the resulting spiritual transformation in their personal lives into their roles as leaders in their businesses, and ultimately into the culture of their businesses as a whole ...

• Student Life Blog

  Living Out Your Passion

  Zachary Alsens — March 01, 2017

  Joe wants to be a spoken word artist...

• GRIT

  The Value of Disagreement

  a blogpost by Alissa Wilkinson

  Celeste Scott — March 01, 2017

  As an extremely strong-willed woman who “sticks to her guns”, I am not a big fan of disagreement, to say the least. I often associate my personal...

• GRIT

  If You're Stuck and Selfish Try Solitude and Silence

  a talk with Ruth Haley Barton

  Celeste Scott — March 01, 2017

  If you’re like me, when you see the words “silence and solitude” your immediate reaction is, “Nope. Not about it.” I get it. There’s almost...

• GRIT

  Humility and Self-Love: Are They Compatible?

  a blogpost by Lynn Underwood

  Celeste Scott — March 01, 2017

  If you’re anything like me, you probably love the idea of “self-love” but struggle with the practicality of it. A huge thing that has hindered me...

• GRIT

  Dealing With Suffering: Thought Process, Listening and Meaning

  an interview with Liz Hall

  Celeste Scott — March 01, 2017

  We all know that suffering exists in this world. What many of us don’t know is how to deal with it. In this super-short clip Liz Hall walks us...

• GRIT

  Whisperings of Wannabe

  a chapel talk with Shelly Cunningham

  Celeste Scott — March 01, 2017

  It is human nature, I would argue, to compare ourselves to others. We compare our dingy, over-worn Converse to the pristine, white Adidas of...

• GRIT

  Too Small? The Book of Job & the Comforts of God

  a chapel talk by Dr. Melissa Schubert

  Sarah Schwartz — March 01, 2017

  When I think of women I look up to on campus, Dr. Melissa Schubert’s name is high on the list. She is fiercely intelligent—possessing the ability...

• GRIT

  Our Sacred Women

  a company with grit

  Sarah Schwartz — March 01, 2017

  One of my resolutions for 2017 is to shop ethically—that is, to fill my wardrobe with items from companies that pay their workers a living wage, as...

• GRIT

  Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

  a TED talk by Angela Lee Duckworth

  Sarah Schwartz — March 01, 2017

  I’m a sucker for a good TED talk, and let me tell you, this is a good TED talk. Psychologist Angela Lee Duckworth opens by explaining how she...

• GRIT

  Rethinking the Metaphors–Deeper Conversations on Purity

  a chapel talk by Sarah Schwartz

  Sarah Schwartz — March 01, 2017

  I have to admit, it’s a little weird to write about a chapel where I was the speaker. But I’m willing to push past that, because I don’t think we’...

• GRIT

  Welcome to Grit

  Sarah Schwartz — March 01, 2017

  It was 14th century philosopher and theologian, Catherine of Siena, who said, “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”...

• GRIT

  Developing Self Esteem for Women of Color in Predominantly White Institutions

  a SCORR Session with Peace Amadi

  Celeste Scott — March 01, 2017

  As a woman of color at a predominantly white institution I often find myself wondering, what I can bring to the table. Understanding where my...