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  • Biola Magazine

    Biolans Up Close: Winter 2014

    Lawrence Tong (’89), International director of Operation Mobilisation

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    Lawrence Tong is a man on a mission. Last March, the 1989 Biola graduate became the new international director of Operation Mobilisation, a leading...

  • Biola Magazine

    Winning Ways: Winter 2014

    Volleyball coach Aaron Seltzer named national 'Coach of the Year'

    Neil Morgan — 

    Biola volleyball players have long felt that Aaron Seltzer is one of the nation’s best coaches. And now it’s official. In December, Seltzer was...

  • Biola Magazine

    Get to Know: Winter 2014

    Andy Draycott, culture-crossing, cartoon-collecting theologian

    Amber Amaya — 

    As a self-described “freelance preacher and vagabond scholar,” Andy Draycott is a man with many homes, hobbies and degrees. Born in England,...

  • Biola Magazine

    Does Jesus Possess the Cure for Anxiety?

    Steve Porter — 

    Recently I was reading through the Sermon on the Mount and I had to stop and chuckle. I got to the passage where Jesus is teaching not to worry...

  • Biola Magazine

    Does Darwinian Evolution Actually Undermine Education?

    Scott Smith — 

    Low standard test scores, serious budget crunches and more — our public schools face daunting challenges. But perhaps they face a deeper issue,...

  • Biola Magazine

    How Can Sleep Bring Glory to God?

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    We spend roughly a third of our lives sleeping — more than any other single activity. But while many of us are happy to thank God for a good night...

  • Biola Magazine

    World Tour

    From Paris to Kenya, meet graduates who are putting their Biola educations to use in a broad range of careers, cultures and contexts

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    The Truth Is Not Negotiable Kenyan Journalist Bedan Mbugua ('80) chose prison over compromising his conscience “What happened to the sugar?” That...

  • Biola Magazine

    A Master Maestra

    Alumna Julie McGough’s inspiring work with Spanish speakers earns her recognition as one of Los Angeles County’s top teachers

    Amber Amaya — 

    Photos by Greg Schneider Julie McGough (’91, M.A. ’94) has three goals for every student who walks through her classroom door — to love reading,...

  • Biola Magazine

    Biola Professor Gives 'Christmas Gift' to Atheists

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    Last December, Talbot Research Professor of Philosophy William Lane Craig was in fine form doing what he does best: making atheists squirm. On...

  • Biola Magazine

    Biola's Endowment Crosses $100 Million Threshold

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    One of the key measures of a university’s health is the size of its endowment, a savings account of sorts that helps to provide strong financial...

  • Biola Magazine

    Biola's Religious Freedom Lawsuit Moves Forward

    Federal judge suspends government’s abortifacient mandate

    Jason Newell — 

    A federal judge in December granted Biola University relief from complying with a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate that...

  • Biola Magazine

    Partnership Lessons from China

    Barry Corey — 

    About 60 of us are gathered in the Majesty Plaza ballroom, a chandeliered hall in a downtown Shanghai hotel. I’m writing this column from that...

  • Biola Magazine

    Wood on the Walls

    Editor's Note

    Jason Newell — 

    When you step inside Biola’s impressive new Mosaic Cultural Center, the first thing you notice is all the wood. It’s everywhere you look: walls,...

  • Biola News

    Missions Conference Echoes Value of Discipleship for Global Outreach

    Nation’s largest, student-run missions conference reaches 85 years

    Molly Magee — 

    Biola University’s Missions Conference is the largest, student-run missions conference in the nation. In its 85th year, the Student Missionary...

  • Biola News

    Adijat Adams Earns WBCA All-American Recognition

    Biola's senior center earns Honorable Mention status.

    Neil Morgan — 

    LA MIRADA, Calif. --- It is difficult to find ways to improve when you are already an National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics...

  • The Good Book Blog

    The Story of the Old Testament: An Interview with Dave Talley

    The Good Book Blog — 

    Dave Talley, professor of biblical and theological studies at Talbot, just released the new book, The Story of the Old Testament. He graciously took some time to answer a few questions about the book.

  • Biola News

    Piano Performance Student Wins Prestigious International Competition

    Pianist Corinne Penner will perform at Carnegie Hall

    Lauren Frey — 

    Corinne Penner, junior piano performance major, was selected as an Honorable Mention Winner of the American Protégé International Piano and...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Pre-Marital Counseling Asian-American Style, Part One

    Ben Shin — 

    Recently, a friend contacted me and asked for a resource in pre-marital counseling that would be specific to some of the unique cultural needs of an Asian-American couple. I thought about this for a while and realized that I was not familiar with such a curriculum. I explained to him that I typically use material by Family Life’s Dennis and Barbara Rainey and add my own insights on some of the challenges for Asian-Americans in preparing to get married. This first blog will summarize some of those insights ...

  • Biola News

    Spirit Week 2014

    Biola’s 106th birthday was celebrated with a week full of spirited events.

    Hilary Larkins — 

    Biola’s 106th birthday was celebrated with a week full of spirited events. To kick off the week, students joined in on the legendary game of Catch...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Theological Arguments in Support of an Infinite Past

    William Lane Craig — 

    Hello Dr. Craig, I hope you are fine. I have theological objections to your proposition that an infinite regression of events into the past is impossible. I adhere to a particular Islamic denomination and my denomination doesn't accept the view that it's impossible for there to be an infinite regression of events into the past...

  • Biola News

    Biola Sits Fifth In Directors' Cup

    Midway through the year, the Eagles are fifth in Learfield Sports NAIA Directors' Cup standings.

    Neil Morgan — 

    FULL STANDINGS:FALL 1|FALL 2|WINTER 1 CLEVELAND, Ohio--- Biola is traditionally at its strongest point athletically in the fall season, with its...

  • Biola News

    Tixier Earns National Swimmer of the Year

    Christine Tixier wins three championships and national Swimmer of the Year.

    Neil Morgan — 

    Christine Tixier, a junior from Benton City, Wash., made history by becoming Biola’s first ever National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Moral Duty without the Ten Commandments

    William Lane Craig — 

    Dear Dr. Craig, My question is on objective morality. I lead a Christian life group of 11th and 12th graders, where I often use apologetics to show them that belief in God, specifically Christianity, is not only the true religion, but also the best explanation for the origin of the universe. I firmly believe that equipping teenagers in this particular stage of life is essential to firmly ground their beliefs and also to explain their reasons for holding such beliefs as they prepare for university and the work force. With regard to objective moral value though, I find myself wrestling with a problem. I do agree that without God there cannot be moral objectivity, but where do we get the rules for morality?

  • The Good Book Blog

    Why Every Church Will Always Need a Women’s Ministry, Part One

    Nell Sunukjian — 

    I’ve read a few blogs recently that suggest the idea of a women's ministry in a church is somehow passé. I beg to differ. Instead, I want to say that every church will always need a women’s ministry. Let’s talk about why that is. In this first article, I want to address the biblical basis for a women’s ministry in every church. And then, in the second article we’ll think about women’s ministry historically and why it is still needed today in our egalitarian society.

  • Biola News

    Biola Hires New Dean for Crowell School of Business

    Gary Lindblad brings higher education leadership to new role

    Brenda Velasco  — 

    After an extensive search and interview process, Biola University has selected Dr. Gary Lindblad to serve as the new dean of the Crowell School of...