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  • GRIT

    If You're Stuck and Selfish Try Solitude and Silence

    a talk with Ruth Haley Barton

    Celeste Scott — 

    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...

  • GRIT

    Humility and Self-Love: Are They Compatible?

    a blogpost by Lynn Underwood

    Celeste Scott — 

    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...

  • GRIT

    Dealing With Suffering: Thought Process, Listening and Meaning

    an interview with Liz Hall

    Celeste Scott — 

    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...

  • GRIT

    Whisperings of Wannabe

    a chapel talk with Shelly Cunningham

    Celeste Scott — 

    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...

  • GRIT

    Too Small? The Book of Job & the Comforts of God

    a chapel talk by Dr. Melissa Schubert

    Sarah Schwartz — 

    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...

  • GRIT

    Our Sacred Women

    a company with grit

    Sarah Schwartz — 

    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...

  • GRIT

    Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

    a TED talk by Angela Lee Duckworth

    Sarah Schwartz — 

    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...

  • GRIT

    Rethinking the Metaphors–Deeper Conversations on Purity

    a chapel talk by Sarah Schwartz

    Sarah Schwartz — 

    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’...

  • GRIT

    Welcome to Grit

    Sarah Schwartz — 

    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.”...

  • GRIT

    Developing Self Esteem for Women of Color in Predominantly White Institutions

    a SCORR Session with Peace Amadi

    Celeste Scott — 

    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...

  • GRIT

    On Being White (And Talking About It)

    a blog by Dr. Jamie Campbell

    Sarah Schwartz — 

    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...

  • GRIT

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

    a blog by Emily Maynard

    Sarah Schwartz — 

    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....

  • GRIT

    How to be a Young Leader

    a blog by Sharon Hodde Miller

    Sarah Schwartz — 

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

  • GRIT

    Process Over Product

    an interview with Leticia Trujillo

    Lisa Igram — 

    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...

  • GRIT

    Biola’s Founders, The Resurrection & You

    a chapel talk by Katelyn Beaty

    Lisa Igram — 

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

  • GRIT

    With God in the Questions

    an interview with Whitney Luigs

    Lisa Igram — 

    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...

  • GRIT

    Mental Health and Depression

    a chapel talk by Dr. Michelle Willingham

    Elizabeth Pintarich — 

    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...

  • GRIT

    Moses, a Burning Bush, and Our Calling

    a blog post by Bianca Juárez Olthoff

    Lisa Igram — 

    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...

  • GRIT

    Sanctified through Uncertainty

    an interview with Cherilyn Gan

    Lisa Igram — 

    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...

  • GRIT

    With God in the Valley of Shadow

    a torrey session by Dr. Christina Lee Kim

    Lisa Igram — 

    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...

  • GRIT

    At the End of a Short Rope

    a chapel talk by Shelly Cunningham

    Alex Bell — 

    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...

  • GRIT

    Our Role in the Making

    a missions conference session by Megan Fate Marshman

    Alex Bell — 

    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...

  • GRIT

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

    an article by Christena Cleveland

    Alex Bell — 

    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...

  • GRIT

    The Breakup your Career (and Identity) Need

    a blog post by Victoria Sowell

    Alex Bell — 

    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...

  • GRIT

    Why Your 20s Aren’t Too Early to Begin Building a Legacy

    a blog post by Victoria Sowell

    Alex Bell — 

    “… more than those who have intangibly impacted my life are those who have loved me, guided me, and made a forever impact face-to-face.” My mom’s...