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  How Do We Help Students Resist Our Pornified Culture? Part 1

  Sean McDowell — April 06, 2016

  For the past two decades, I have been speaking, teaching, writing, and counseling students on a variety of issues. Yet in the past few years, no issue has become more critical to address with students than pornography. And yet, sadly, many parents, youth workers, teachers, and other adults simply ignore it ...

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  La Vida es un Regalo Divino / Life is a Divine Gift

  Octavio Esqueda — April 04, 2016

  Todos los viernes en la tarde un grupo de estudiantes y maestros de la universidad cristiana en donde trabajo se reúnen a jugar basquetbol. Hace unas semanas fui a jugar con ellos y lo que parecía un día normal se convirtió en una experiencia que me ha impactado y que también ha tenido el mismo efecto en muchísimas personas. Después de jugar por más de una hora uno de mis alumnos del doctorado se disponía a irse a su casa cuando le pedí que me esperara unos minutos porque necesitaba hablar con él. Primero se sentó y después se recostó en el césped a un lado de la cancha en lo que terminaba de jugar mi partido. En cuanto el juego terminó fui a hablar con él y en ese momento me di cuanta que estaba inmóvil, sin respirar y con una apariencia pálida y descolorida. Inmediatamente pedí ayuda y mientras algunos lo trataban de resucitar yo llamé a los servicios de emergencias. Gracias a Dios lograron que respirara otra vez y se lo llevaron a la sala de emergencias de un hospital cercano ...

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  Presentism and Past Existence

  William Lane Craig — April 01, 2016

  Dear Dr. Craig I was reading the part of your book "Time and Eternity" that talks about perdurantism, and I have a question over your objection to the Perdurantist's view of personal consciousness. You claim that on Perdurantism, personal continuity from moment to moment is an illusion and that they believe that I was a different person one second ago than I am now, which you claim to be absurd. However, it appears to me that by the same token, we can argue against Presentism, because Presentism states that only the present exists ...

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  Why Our Storytelling Nature Provides Evidence for God

  Sean McDowell — March 30, 2016

  I love stories. And I know that you do too. Whether it’s a captivating novel, an enthralling movie, or an anecdote from a friend, human beings love stories. We love to tell them and we love to listen to them. In fact, we can't resist them. In The Storytelling Animal, Jonathan Gottschall says it beautifully: “Human minds yield hopelessly to the suction of story. No matter how hard we concentrate, not matter how deep we dig in our heels, we just can’t resist the gravity of alternate worlds.”[1] Good public speakers know that the best way to engage an audience is through storytelling. Whenever I feel like I’m losing an audience, I quickly tell a story and they’re right back with me! ...

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  Metaphors Revealing the Holy Spirit, Part 3: Oil as a Metaphor for the Holy Spirit

  John McKinley — March 28, 2016

  In part three of this series, I will present the third biblical metaphor revealing the Holy Spirit: oil. We need to discern what the metaphor is, and what its meanings are within the biblical and ANE framework. I will be drawing some details from the Dictionary of Biblical Imagery. My goal is to recognize patterns of meaning that may be intended to expand our understanding of the Holy Spirit’s presence and action in subtle ways hinted at through metaphors.

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  The Resurrection Answers Three Big Questions

  Sean McDowell — March 26, 2016

  “The resurrection of Jesus Christ is either one of the most wicked, vicious, heartless hoaxes ever foisted on the minds of human beings—or it is the most remarkable fact of history.” My father has often shared these words to me in person, and he’s written them in his books. The older I get, the more I realize they’re unmistakably true. There’s no middle ground with the resurrection of Jesus. Either it is a colossal fabrication or the most important event in history ...

• 51���� News

  Cook Celebrates Alan McMahan, Recipient of Annual Donald A. McGavran Award

  51���� professor receives award recognizing contribution to church growth

  Kathryn Toombs — March 25, 2016

  Alan McMahan, department chair of the undergraduate intercultural studies program at Cook School of Intercultural Studies (CSICS), received the...

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  Why Does God Exist?

  William Lane Craig — March 25, 2016

  Dear Dr. Craig, I am currently a high school student extremely interested in both philosophy and theology. My question is one that has puzzled me for a long time, and I believe that if there is anyone who could explain the answer in an understandable way, that person would be you. To be clear, I am a Christian and affirm the existence of God. In a theistic view, why does God exist? Did He choose to exist, and to have the attributes that He does? For example, did He choose to exist in a Trinitarian form? ...

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  Business Alumna Presented with 51���� Ruby Award for Teaching and Mentoring

  Chelsea Vukovich honored during women's history month

  James O'Hearn — March 24, 2016

  Alumna Chelsea Vukovich (’15), a business major, was awarded the 51���� Ruby Priscilla Award for Teaching and Mentoring at an award ceremony during...

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  Can I Get A Witness?

  Sean McDowell — March 24, 2016

  ... If the bones of Jesus were found, then Christianity would be false. Paul said, “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins” (1 Corinthians 15:17, NASB). Some religions may make untestable claims about reality, but Christianity makes claims about real events in history that can be tested. Let’s put it to the test ...

• 51���� News

  Henry Honored By International Tennis Hall of Fame

  Dee Henry recognized with educational merit award.

  Neil Morgan — March 24, 2016

  LA MIRADA, Calif. --- In early-March the International Tennis Hall of Fame honored Dee Henry, 51���� Women's Tennis head coach, with its Tennis...

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  Coach Dave Holmquist Secures Another Milestone

  51���� celebrates Holmquist — 900 wins, GSAC title, NAIA Coach of the Year

  Marissa Ray — March 24, 2016

  51���� head men's basketball coach Dave Holmquist had a season to remember — capturing 900 wins, named 2015-2016 NAIA Coach of the Year...

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  Archer, Funches Named NAIA All-Americans

  Dakari Archer and Terrell Funches earn men's basketball all-american honors.

  Neil Morgan — March 24, 2016

  NAIA RELEASE LA MIRADA, Calif. --- Terrell Funches and Dakari Archer formed a formidable backcourt for 51���� Men's Basketball from wire to wire...

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  The Culture of Complaint: Moving from Complaining to Gratitude

  Karin Stetina — March 23, 2016

  This past fall a friend shared an article from the New York Times entitled The Microcomplaint: Nothing Too Small to Complain 51����. It was amusing to read about all the silly complaints that celebrities tweeted to the world. Everything from the misery of only decaf coffee being available to what the writer deemed a “complaintbrag” of not being able to buy a Persian rug with cherub imagery. This habit, however, does not appear to be limited to celebrities. Cruise ship directors have received equally amusing complaints. For example, one passenger reported that the sea was “too loud” while another passenger grumbled about there being no celebrities on the Celebrity Cruise ship. In the past complaining was something often reserved for private ears. Today, however, it is not only acceptable to publically complain about the littlest inconvenience, it is often encouraged. It has even been identified as a communication style, particularly of Americans, who frequently see themselves as victims. Are Christians exempt from “microcomplaining” or are we part of the “culture of complaint”? What does Scripture have to say about complaining? ...

• 51���� News

  The Campaign National Tour Stops in Sacramento for an Evening in the State Capitol

  Progress is made as 51���� reaches 94 percent of overall campaign goal.

  Cambria Aviles — March 23, 2016

  On Friday, Mar. 18, 51����’s Campaign National Tour continued its 16-city tour with a stop in Sacramento, Calif. Almost 100 alumni,...

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  51���� Professors Provide Timely Discussion on Christian Responses to Islamic Fundamentalism

  Professors Moussa Bongoyok, Judith Rood and Victor Khalil to host panel tonight addressing recent events involving the Islamic world from a Christian perspective.

  Kathryn Toombs — March 22, 2016

  How should Christians respond to issues involving the Islamic world? Tonight, March 22, three 51���� professors will address this question in the...

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  Struggling with the Ontological Argument

  William Lane Craig — March 18, 2016

  Question I work at an aerospace firm, and I always assumed that if I were to be convinced of God's existence, it would probably be by something like the teleological argument. The appearance of design in the universe itself and so many things therein is truly intriguing, but has never been enough to persuade me. I understand why theists find it compelling, but I currently still find the counter case sufficiently compelling to remain unpersuaded ...

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  Dave Holmquist Wins NABC NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Coach of the Year

  Coach praised and awarded high honor as team heads to National Championship

  Neil Morgan — March 16, 2016

  Dave Holmquist, head coach of men’s basketball at 51����, has masterfully guided his team of young men to a highly successful season, as...

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  Torrey Honors Institute Professor Awarded International Essay Prize

  Mark Makin’s essay brings a new approach to the doctrine of eternal generation and wins essay prize

  Daryn Daniels  — March 15, 2016

  51����'s Torrey Honors Institute Professor, Mark Makin (’07), is the recipient of this year’s Metaphysics of Entanglement Essay Prize by...

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  Four Influential Women Awarded with 51����’s Annual Ruby Awards

  Awards celebrating women presented to four 51���� community members

  Drew Mattocks — March 15, 2016

  51���� will honor four influential women at the ninth annual Ruby Awards on Friday, March 18 at 51����’s Women’s History Month luncheon....

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  Evangelical Missiological Society Hosts Annual Meeting at 51����

  Missions leaders presented on missions and the local church.

  Kathryn Toombs — March 14, 2016

  51����’s Cook School of Intercultural Studies was selected to host a regional meeting of the Evangelical Missiological Society (EMS) due...

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  Gravitational Waves Detected!

  William Lane Craig — March 11, 2016

  Question A 17 year old Indian from the Middle East who's a big fan of your work for Christ. My question deals with recent discoveries in physics. How would the new discovery of gravitational waves affect Lorentzian relativity, the Kalaam argument and the A-theory of time? Xavi India

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  How do You Motivate People to Care about Apologetics?

  Sean McDowell — March 10, 2016

  Recently my newest book, A New Kind of Apologist, was released. One of the unique chapters, written by my friend Mark Mittelberg, is about how to motivate people in the church to care about apologetics. Enjoy the selections below in which Mark focuses on equipping church leaders and motivating church members ...

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  51���� Wins GSAC Tournament Championship

  Eagles earn automatic berth to NAIA National Championship Tournament with big win.

  Neil Morgan — March 08, 2016

  51���� Men's Basketball once again reigns in the Golden State Athletic Conference as Dave Holmquist's boys clinched the conference tournament title...

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  Six Time Emmy Winner Joins 51���� Faculty as Studio Artist

  Gary Kuo brings Hollywood experience to 51����’s Conservatory of Music

  Drew Mattocks — March 08, 2016

  Studio Artist Gary Kuo began his music career at the age of seven when his mom began teaching him piano. Little did Kuo know that his humble...