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Arin DeGroff

Churches, Synagogues And Mosques Advocate For Immigration Reform

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Photo by Arin DeGroffImmigrants, aliens, strangers, refugees and foreigners. The Abrahamic holy books — the Christian Bible, the Hebrew Bible and the Quran — repeatedly identify these people as historically oppressed and vulnerable groups who believers should treat with compassion and respect.Today, followers of Christianity, Judaism and Islam advocate for … [Read more...] about Churches, Synagogues And Mosques Advocate For Immigration Reform

Temple Of My Soul: A Reflection On Encountering The Holiness Within

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Photos by Arin DegroffWhenever I get caught up in the vicious cycle of repeating the same mistakes or bad habits, I realize that my spiritual nature may be unbalanced. Like many students at Pepperdine, I came here for a great education in a Christian community, but at times I find myself lost in a hectic and unjust world. Whether externally or internally, I sometimes become … [Read more...] about Temple Of My Soul: A Reflection On Encountering The Holiness Within

Temple Of My Soul: A Reflection On Encountering The Holiness Within

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Photos by Arin DegroffWhenever I get caught up in the vicious cycle of repeating the same mistakes or bad habits, I realize that my spiritual nature may be unbalanced. Like many students at Pepperdine, I came here for a great education in a Christian community, but at times I find myself lost in a hectic and unjust world. Whether externally or internally, I sometimes become … [Read more...] about Temple Of My Soul: A Reflection On Encountering The Holiness Within

Stillness In Nature – Currents Magazine Spring 2015

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Photos by Arin DeGroff Stillness can be described as something that is moving so rapidly that it appears motionless, like a fan at full speed. Stillness is multifaceted; it is not the absence of vitality, God or motion. Instead, it is movement without conflict; it is complete peace. In relation to humans, the stillness we can experience should be completely present … [Read more...] about Stillness In Nature – Currents Magazine Spring 2015

Ronald Reagan’s Son Honors Father’s Legacy

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Photos by Arin Degroff Former President Ronald Reagan’s adoptive son Michael Reagan spoke in honor of the 50th anniversary of his father’s speech “A Time For Choosing” on Monday in the Payson Library Surfboard Room. Michael Reagan is a member of the Payson Advisory Board and answered questions from people all over the Los Angeles area, including students, after watching … [Read more...] about Ronald Reagan’s Son Honors Father’s Legacy