The medical field had always sounded like the best idea for Ashtyn Adams. Her time at Pepperdine shifted those thoughts, revealing her passion for religion.
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Letter From the Editor | Currents Fall 2020
I have always been fascinated by humans. I love asking someone about their life story, and about their hopes and dreams, because it reminds me that we all have our own individual passions to pursue. It is only through our structured and saturated world that we develop the categorization of people as ‘good’ and ‘bad.’ […]
The Beliefs Humans Hold and Why They Hold Them
Belief systems require grace, understanding and passion, but they also deserve to be challenged.
An Ocean Of Hope
Photo by Shannon Hansen Hope. It’s a word we hear every day. “I hope I do well.” “I hope he likes me” “I hope you feel better.” A word that has become so familiar we’ve almost forgotten its meaning. People have almost forgotten how to believe in something bigger than themselves. We’ve forgotten how to […]
Constantly Challenge Your Beliefs
Graphic by Evelyn Lee I grew up in the church. I went to a Christian school all the way through high school and now I’m at a Christian college. So yes, I can name all of the books of the Bible and quote the fruit of the Spirit anytime and anywhere. Perhaps the most important […]
Diversify Your Friendships
Art by Christopher Chen Take a quick moment to look around the people you’ve surrounded yourself with, your closest friends. Are they all or for the most part a certain religion? Ethnicity? Political leaning? I know that by and large, mine are, and it’s likely that it’s true for you too. So, friends. Maybe it’s […]