When I was younger, I loved to paint. My paintings weren't anywhere close to being masterpieces. But I enjoyed the hobby, and I painted every night.Soon, I filled the walls of my childhood bedroom with paintings depicting everything from landscapes to calligraphy to attempted portraits of my dog. Some were messy, and some were clean, and while I never considered myself a … [Read more...] about Good News: Rediscovering my Love for Art
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Tim Spivey to Serve as New Associate Vice President of Spiritual Life
Associate VP of Spiritual Life Tim Spivey (far right) stands with his wife Emily (far left) and his three daughters, Olivia, Norah and Anna (left to right). Spivey will start as the associate VP of Spiritual Life in April. Photo courtesy of Tim SpiveyPepperdine named Tim Spivey as the new associate VP of Spiritual Life on March 5, after a comprehensive national search, wrote … [Read more...] about Tim Spivey to Serve as New Associate Vice President of Spiritual Life
Sadie Robertson Huff Preaches Conviction at The Well
Guest speaker Sadie Robertson Huff gives a sermon at The Well on Feb. 16. The Well is a weekly worship service for the Pepperdine community. Photos by Mercer Greene Bestselling author Sadie Robertson Huff spoke at The Well on Feb. 16, in the Amphitheatre. Songwriter Aodhan King of Hillsong Church sang and led the worship. Junior Emily Torrence attended The Well — a weekly … [Read more...] about Sadie Robertson Huff Preaches Conviction at The Well
Unhoused Individuals In Malibu Struggle To Find Shelter
John Doe’s belongings wait for him on a bench along Civic Center Way in Malibu on Feb. 1. John said he has been unhoused for about two years. Photos by Millie AuchardEditor's Note: To protect the identity of two sources, the Graphic has used the pseudonyms Jack Doe and John Doe.This season Malibu residents watched from their living room couches as trees swayed in the wind … [Read more...] about Unhoused Individuals In Malibu Struggle To Find Shelter
Local Wildlife Center Provides Care to Native Sea Lions
A small sea lion sleeps in the sun near the cliff edge at Point Dume State Beach on Feb. 15. The effects of climate change threaten sea lions — especially the pups, said Heather Henderson, marine program manager at the California Wildlife Center. Photos by Ali LevensOn a balmy 80-degree Christmas Day at Malibu’s Westward Beach, three members of the public spotted a … [Read more...] about Local Wildlife Center Provides Care to Native Sea Lions