Undergraduate Chapel: Spring 2014 [Video]
Summary: Chapels from the Spring 2014 semester at Biola University.
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Biola's Dean of Spiritual Formation Dr. Todd Pickett discusses the wonder that is brought about by art in all its forms, including film, photography, painting, music, language, writing, and physical acts, and ultimately points students toward the Scriptures as a place to experience wonder
Tim Kuhl addresses Biola students on the topic of adoption, sharing personal stories and biblical principles about God's desire to bring the lost home again as valued children
Dr. Steve Porter discusses the vice of pride in the Christian life with Biola students. He analyzes the difference between healthy pride and sinful pride, and looks to the life of Apostle Paul for guidance on how to see pride.
Chapel speaker Lisa Espineli Chinn discusses the culture shock that international students experience as new students in the United States through humorous anecdotes and personal stories.
Vice Provost Doretha O'Quinn encourages the student body at Biola as they end the school year to create sacred space where they can find solitude with God, following Jesus' example of spending intentional time with his Father.
Biola's 2011 Visionary-in-Resident Roberta Green Ahmanson addresses the Biola student body on the positive benefits of the Year of the Arts and the importance of prophetic vision grounded in the reality of God in daily life
Stetson Butler leads the Biola Community through a time of guided prayer on the National Day of Prayer. He reflects on the acts of Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication (the ACTS prayer).
Dan Jarrell addresses Biola students on the holy habits of the sacred context of family, and warns them of the pitfalls of the shallow reflections of these realities brought about by a technological culture.
Dan Jarrell addresses a Biola chapel about the potential pitfalls of the worldview developed by the technological age, arguing that technology "tames the wild" by harnessing and controlling reality. He challenges students to experience reality through the family and the love and grace of God.
Professor Jamie Campbell addresses Biola about the pitfalls of greed in the Christian life and points out its connection to faith. She argues that greed is an inordinate faith in the things we desire and a lack of faith in God for His satisfaction
Chapel Speaker Elaina Kroll addresses Biola students during Sexual Violence Awareness Week, telling her story as a victim of sexual abuse and the shame and pain that she went through, and the redemption and restoration she experienced through helping other victims of abuse.
President Barry H. Corey introduces Sexual Violence Awareness Week with the story of the rape of Jacob and Leah's daughter, Dinah. He examines the motives of the assailant and teaches that true character is revealed through actions, and that charismatic and romantic phrases are cheap.
Reverend Billy Kim of Far East Broadcasting delivers an inspiring message about the Christian life and how to approach hard decisions in Christ. He concludes with personal stories about hard choices he has made and shares his testimony.
Dechonna Collier Goubil speaks to Biola students in a reconciliation chapel about effective ways to approach diversity using the story of Jesus and the woman at the well as a motif. She encourages students to reframe their approach to diversity as an act of worship
Noted artist Mako Fujimura speaks to Biola students on dealing with the worries, stresses, and problems in life with an attitude that Christ is the only one needed. In our "ground zero" moments he challenges us to participate in "Lazarus culture" and be present in his redemptive acts