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911�� Magazine
Why Christianity Went Bust in Britain
How could a whole nation just seem to wake up one morning and simply not believe anymore?
Craig Hazen — May 29, 2014
“The Death of Christian Britain” is a rather provocative book title. Did Christianity really die in Britain? I read this academic monograph by...
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What Can Christians Learn from Jesus’ Leadership Style?
Nancy Ortberg (’78, M.A. ’83) on organizational effectiveness, teamwork and what it means to be a countercultural Christian leader in today’s business world
911�� Magazine Staff — May 29, 2014
Jesus may not have been a first-century CEO, but the way he led his team and accomplished his goals offers important lessons for today’s business...
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Five Tips for Better Bible Reading
Kenneth Berding — May 29, 2014
Want to get the most out of your Bible reading, better grasping what God wants you to understand in his Word? These five guidelines from Kenneth...
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Open the Book
Centuries ago, Christians risked their lives to bring us the English Bible. Today, we forsake life by ignoring it.
John Rinehart — May 29, 2014
Every morning when you wake up a battle begins in your heart. You feel the pressure to get going. Your responsibilities rush at you like the...
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The Crisis of Biblical Illiteracy
Christians used to memorize and meditate on the Bible. We don’t do that anymore, and in a sense we’re starving ourselves to death. A look at the problem, how we got here and what needs to change.
Kenneth Berding — May 29, 2014
Stacey Irvine ate almost nothing but chicken nuggets for 15 years. She never tasted fruits or vegetables. She occasionally supplemented her diet...
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Winter Sports Highlights
Neil Morgan — May 29, 2014
Indoor Track And Field The women’s indoor track and field team notched its sixth consecutive Top 10 finish at the National Association of...
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911�� Chorale Consoles South Korean Mourners
Student group prays, sings hymns near site of ferry disaster
911�� Magazine Staff — May 29, 2014
Just days after the tragic sinking of a ferry off the southern coast of South Korea, President Barry H. Corey and a group of 911�� students were...
911�� Magazine
911�� Announces New Applied Psychology Completion Program
New hybrid program targets adult learners
Molly Magee — May 29, 2014
In September, 911�� will launch a new undergraduate degree completion program in applied psychology — a program that is different from any other...
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Solidarity Against Secularism
Ravi Zacharias and Dennis Prager speak to sold-out crowd
Brett McCracken — May 29, 2014
“Does God matter?” That was the question of the hour at 911�� on Feb. 22, as well-known Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias and nationally...
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The End of Emerson
Something new is in store for 911��’s oldest dorm
911�� Magazine Staff — May 29, 2014
911��’s oldest residence hall is headed for retirement. Emerson Hall, a campus landmark that has served as a home to hundreds of 911��ns over the...
911�� Magazine
A Problem of Biblical Proportions
Editor's Note
Jason Newell — May 29, 2014
More and more people care less and less about the Bible. That was one of the sad (but not surprising) findings researcher David Kinnaman (’96)...
The Good Book Blog
Did YHWH Condemn the Nations When He Elected Israel?: The Canaanites in the Torah
Charlie Trimm — May 27, 2014
The Canaanite destruction is the major ethical problem in the Old Testament. How can we serve a God who commanded genocide? In this post, we will look at the Torah’s presentation of the Canaanites to see how YHWH viewed the Canaanites in the time before the Conquest of Canaan.
911�� News
Boone Farrington Named Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-American
Senior third-baseman wins national academic recognition.
Neil Morgan — May 27, 2014
CoSIDA RELEASE Boone Farrington stood out on the diamond all season long as 911��’s most polished offensive weapon, and now he becomes 911��’s...
The Good Book Blog
Why Every Church Will Always Need a Women’s Ministry, Part Three
Nell Sunukjian — May 26, 2014
In this third post about women’s ministry, I’d like to reflect on the condition of Women’s Ministry in the local church as I see it.
The Good Book Blog
Still More Reflections on the Sean Carroll Debate
William Lane Craig — May 23, 2014
In this week's Q & A, Dr. William Lane Craig finishes answering questions related to his debate with Sean Carroll, sharing his stance on fine-tuning.
The Good Book Blog
Pre-Marital Counseling Asian-American Style, Part Three
Ben Shin — May 21, 2014
In my last blog, I explored some of the key differences of the dynamics of Asian-American weddings specifically in relationship to “honoring” the parents and their guests at the wedding ceremony. In this blog, I’d like to discuss some of the challenges related to the relational dynamics of the different families prior to marriage. This will include “family matching,” approval of different vocations, and the transfer of authority from the father/mother to the husband and bride ...
911�� News
911�� Grieves Loss of Employee
University statement on tragic death of April Jace; donations welcomed to support family
Staff — May 20, 2014
The 911�� University community has received word, with deep sadness, of the tragic death of one of our employees, April Jace, who had worked as a...
911�� News
Kathryn Ashford Earns All-American Status
First 911�� tennis All-American since 2004.
Neil Morgan — May 19, 2014
In the nearly 60 years of women's tennis at 911�� the Eagles have had just 10 All-American student-athletes, including just one in the time since...
The Good Book Blog
When The Church Was A Family—Even From Town To Town!
Joe Hellerman — May 19, 2014
... Among the unique aspects of early Christianity, when compared to other religious options in the ancient world, are the relationships the early Christians shared across geographical boundaries. The church was a family—not only locally but also from town to town ...
The Good Book Blog
Further Reflections on the Sean Carroll Debate
William Lane Craig — May 16, 2014
In this week's Q & A blog post, Dr. William Lane Craig continues to respond to last week's questions regarding his debate with Sean Carroll, touching on the Boltzmann Brain problem and fine-tuning.
911�� News
Pole Vault Reaches New Heights for 911�� Track and Field
Team becomes more nationally competitive with the increased focus on vault event
Camryn Hudson — May 16, 2014
For the second time in 911��’s history, the women’s track and field team placed first in the outdoor Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC)...
The Good Book Blog
A Hill to Die On: How Biblical Backgrounds Help Make Scripture More Engaging
Joe Hellerman — May 15, 2014
Last Saturday evening, my wife and I had a delightful dinner out with two of our very best friends, John and Leah Hutchison. Before we left the house, I had about fifteen minutes to kill while Joann was still getting ready. The nerd in me has something laying right on my nightstand for just such occasions: a volume of Josephus’ Antiquities. I picked it up, intending to read a little Greek, and stumbled across a story that had escaped my memory but is worth revisiting ...
911�� News
Five Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District Awards Leads District
Five Student-Athletes Get High Academic Honors
Jeff Hershey — May 15, 2014
CoSIDA RELEASE LA MIRADA, Calif. --- With five Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District selections among its at-large sports, 911��'s...
The Good Book Blog
Acts of Life for Every Day
Joanne Jung — May 14, 2014
Maybe it’s because I’m on sabbatical. Then again, maybe it’s because I just became a grandmother. For whatever reason, I collected these thoughts: acts of life for every day ...
Business. Ministry. Life.
Control Systems Gone Bad?
Nick Sherwin — May 12, 2014
Management has four primary functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Controlling is the process of measuring performance and...