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  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...

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  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...

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  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...

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  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...

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  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...

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  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...

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  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...

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  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...

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  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’...

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  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.”...

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  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...

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  On Being White (And Talking ������ʷ It)

  a blog by Dr. Jamie Campbell

  Sarah Schwartz — March 01, 2017

  Professor Jamie Campbell is one of my favorite people (and voices) on campus. Like the students she writes about, I was raised to believe that all...

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  I'm Single, But I'm Still a Whole Person

  a blog by Emily Maynard

  Sarah Schwartz — March 01, 2017

  The first time I stumbled across this piece, I was 22 years old, freshly heartbroken, and about to walk across the stage at my college graduation....

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  How to be a Young Leader

  a blog by Sharon Hodde Miller

  Sarah Schwartz — March 01, 2017

  If you aren’t familiar with Propel, get familiar! With the mission of “celebrating every woman’s passion, purpose, and potential” this organization...

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  Process Over Product

  an interview with Leticia Trujillo

  Lisa Igram — March 01, 2017

  One thing I’ve learned in my 9 years working at Biola: Biola. Grads. Rock. Seriously, I am inspired by you. Some of you are stay-at-home moms, in...

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  Biola’s Founders, The Resurrection & You

  a chapel talk by Katelyn Beaty

  Lisa Igram — March 01, 2017

  Katelyn Beaty speaks on the ways God has used women throughout scripture to accomplish his kingdom work.

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  With God in the Questions

  an interview with Whitney Luigs

  Lisa Igram — March 01, 2017

  Quick quiz: What do the letters in “BIOLA” stand for? Answer: Bible Institute of Los Angeles. Biola was founded by a group of women and men who...

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  Mental Health and Depression

  a chapel talk by Dr. Michelle Willingham

  Elizabeth Pintarich — March 01, 2017

  At age 13, my family and I experienced 7 deaths in one year. Some were family, some were friends—some were expected, and one was a complete...

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  Moses, a Burning Bush, and Our Calling

  a blog post by Bianca Juárez Olthoff

  Lisa Igram — March 01, 2017

  Over the years I’ve had the privilege of sitting with many Biola students, and I hear this question arise from the depths of their souls over and over again...

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  Sanctified through Uncertainty

  an interview with Cherilyn Gan

  Lisa Igram — March 01, 2017

  Biola hopes that its graduates will impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. Well here’s someone who is. Cherilyn was a global student at...

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  With God in the Valley of Shadow

  a torrey session by Dr. Christina Lee Kim

  Lisa Igram — March 01, 2017

  I have deep respect for Dr. Christina Lee Kim. I’ve had the opportunity to hear her speak on several occasions, and I am consistently struck by...

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  At the End of a Short Rope

  a chapel talk by Shelly Cunningham

  Alex Bell — March 01, 2017

  If you are anything like me, stopping can be hard. When you think about the work you need to get done, and the friends who need your attention, it...

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  Our Role in the Making

  a missions conference session by Megan Fate Marshman

  Alex Bell — March 01, 2017

  Freshman year is HARD. It's the little thoughts of self doubt and the ever so present lack of a mom telling you how AMAZING you are at the end of...

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  The Vice of Close-Mindedness: and How to Become Open-Minded

  an article by Christena Cleveland

  Alex Bell — March 01, 2017

  As life after college seems to be closing in on me, I have often asked myself how I will continue to learn and not grow stagnant. This piece by...

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  The Breakup your Career (and Identity) Need

  a blog post by Victoria Sowell

  Alex Bell — March 01, 2017

  I wish someone would read this piece to me as a bedtime story...and right when I wake up...and when I’m getting ready & looking at myself in...