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The Good Book Blog
Relationship with God: Putting the Horse Before the Cart
John McKinley — February 18, 2022
The normal order of a sentence is 1) subject of an action, 2) action, 3) object of an action. Christians construct many sentences about our...
Think Biblically
Beyond Racial Division, Part 1
with George Yancey
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 18, 2022
Rejecting both the notion of colorblindness and antiracism, Baylor University sociologist George Yancey outlines a path to genuine racial...
GRIT
An Ode to Friendship
Rachel McCready-White — February 18, 2022
One of my favorite things to do with my childhood best friend is simply sit in the car together, taking turns showing each other our most recent...
Biola News
Torrey Professor Continues Research Associate Position at Cambridge University
Dr. Greg Peters is studying the history of monasticism at the prestigious university
Ellie Martin — February 17, 2022
Dr. Greg Peters, professor in Biola University’s Torrey Honors College, has recently received the distinguished honor of becoming a research...
The Good Book Blog
When Have Been the Most Sorrowful Times of Your Life?
Kenneth Berding — February 17, 2022
This probing question was asked me by a young man with whom I was spending regular mentoring times a few years ago. Now, I do not intend to answer...
Business. Ministry. Life.
At Crowell, the Job Search Begins in the Classroom
Career preparation workshops now fully integrated into curriculum
John Tuttle — February 17, 2022
“Along with the spiritual formation that Biola is known for, we want Crowell to also be known for its career formation.”
The Good Book Blog
A Bigger Umbrella
Mick Boersma — February 14, 2022
My wife and I recently watched the first two seasons of The Chosen, a video series on the life of Christ being produced by Dallas Jenkins. We found...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 38: Tensions in the Church & Communicating the Faith
Russell Moore, Rick Langer, Tim Muehlhoff — February 14, 2022
Dr. Russell Moore (Ph.D.) joins the podcast to speak with Tim and Rick on issues and scandals in our cultural moment that erode trust in...
Biola News
New Initiative Offers STEMM Students Increased Access to Internship, Research and Job Opportunities
Former NASA Graduate Research Fellow Dr. Leslie Wickman is leading Biola’s School of Science, Technology and Health’s new corporate affiliates program
Sarah Dougher — February 11, 2022
Biola University’s School of Science, Technology and Health students will have increased access to high profile organizations for internships,...
Student Life Blog
Making Failure Your Friend
How to celebrate the failures you experience
Lindsey Hayden — February 11, 2022
Failure is a fearsome word. Though part of being human means making mistakes and experiencing failure, it is easy to spend your life running from...
The Good Book Blog
The Legacy of the Black Church — Black History Month Series Part 3
Carmen Imes — February 11, 2022
The title of Esau McCaulley’s book may be off-putting for some. The concept of “Reading While Black” may seem like a reader-response approach to hermeneutics. It’s not.
Think Biblically
Toxic Church Cultures and How to Fix Them
with Scot McKnight
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 10, 2022
In his new book, written with his daughter, NT scholar Scot McKnight takes on the subject of toxic church cultures-how to diagnose them and how to...
Business. Ministry. Life.
Message From Dean Gary Lindblad
Gary Lindblad — February 10, 2022
The question for 2022: Is bringing my authentic Christ-following self to the workplace an option, or am I commanded to do so?
Student Life Blog
Recognizing the Importance of Sleep
Victoria Marinova — February 09, 2022
As students, I think we can all agree that sometimes, basic human needs take a backseat in our list of daily priorities. Juggling classes,...
The Good Book Blog
A Legacy of Injustice — Black History Month Series Part 2
Carmen Imes — February 09, 2022
Is racial injustice still a problem today? This is the second post in a three-part series in honor of Black History Month.
Biola News
Seven Biolans Featured in “Christianity Today’s” Book Awards
Biola-affiliated authors from publications like Winsome Conviction and Simple Trinity are honored by Christianity Today
Jocelyn Huffman — February 08, 2022
Christianity Today’s 2022 Book Awards features books authored by Biola University faculty and alumni. According to the magazine, the selected...
The Good Book Blog
A Living Legend — Black History Month Series Part 1
Carmen Imes — February 08, 2022
This is the first post in a three-part series in honor of Black History Month. Following posts will be published over the course of this week. ...
Business. Ministry. Life.
Power Up: How One Student Stood Out to Land a Nintendo Internship
Crowell senior Sarah Hartono shares about her summer with Mario and Link
Sarah Hartono — February 07, 2022
“Applying was very competitive but doing serious research and going full send on it helped me stand out…”
Think Biblically
Rediscovering the Virtue of Shame
with Gregg Ten Elshof
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Gregg TenElshof — February 06, 2022
Shame has been maligned as a harmful emotion that has no place in human flourishing. But is this view correct? Is it biblical? Sean and Scott talk...
The Good Book Blog
Who Wrote the Book of Daniel? (Part 1)
Tom Finley — February 04, 2022
The book of Daniel is a key document for the Christian faith. It has significant prophecies about the future. Jesus Christ and the writers of the New Testament referred to it often.
The Good Book Blog
Plans Underway to Excavate Colossae
Clinton E. Arnold — February 03, 2022
At long last, the ancient city of Colossae will soon be excavated! Excavation will begin this year — nearly 200 years since the ancient site of...
GRIT
New Year, New Me
Kaile Bravo — February 03, 2022
New Year, New Me A cliche we hear at the start of every new year. Have you ever been proactive about your new self? I know in the past I haven’t....
Business. Ministry. Life.
New CPA Exam? Crowell’s MPAcc Has it Covered
How Crowell is preparing the next generation of accountants
John Tuttle — February 03, 2022
“We have a Master of Professional Accountancy program that's ready for the CPA evolution…”
The Good Book Blog
3 Reasons I Deconstructed but did not Deconvert
Sean McDowell — February 01, 2022
People often ask me why I went through a period of doubt and yet remain a Christian. In other words, why did I deconstruct my faith and yet not...
Think Biblically
Handing Down the Faith
with Christian Smith
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 31, 2022
What does the most recent research show about how parents, teachers, youth pastors and concerned adults can pass on their faith to younger...