Photo Courtesy of Tim Horton Genesis 1:1-25 describes the creation of the world as told by the Bible. As God created the world, starting with darkness to light, water to land, it is written that: “The land produced vegetation … and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.” (NIV) The Bible tells … [Read more...] about Faith in the Environment: All Is Good
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Get Help Beyond Prayer
Art by Madeline DuvallSeeking help for feelings of depression and anxiety is highly recommended for individuals who feel they are fighting an uphill battle, but sometimes Christians who struggle with depression may feel they can’t, or shouldn’t, need professional or medical help. However, mental illness such as depression is not an indicator of a lack of faith, nor … [Read more...] about Get Help Beyond Prayer
Pepperdine Hosts Baha’i Film and Discussion
Photos by Kaelin MendezPepperdine's Surfboard Room was standing room only Wednesday night when former "The Office" actor and lifelong Baha'i Rainn Wilson was invited for a panel discussion and film screening on the Baha'i faith.The Center for Faith and Learning hosted a religious literacy event on the Baha'i faith with guest speaker Wilson on Wed. Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. John Barton, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts Baha’i Film and Discussion
Outside Looking In: The Experiences of an Atheist at Pepperdine
Art by Sybil Zhang Once, at a club convo, I was asked to participate in an interesting spiritual exercise. I was asked to draw a picture of a house, which represented God, and myself in relation to that house. It was essentially a creative way to express where we were at in our relationship with God and with faith in general. After everyone was finished, we were given the … [Read more...] about Outside Looking In: The Experiences of an Atheist at Pepperdine
The Ascent Provides Food, Fellowship and Worship
Photos by Omar MurphyWorship at The Ascent is no longer limited to Regents' Scholars.The group is a biweekly worship gathering that now provides a space for every Pepperdine student to meet and worship together. The Ascent was initially formed for Regents' Scholars from around the country to meet and socialize. The group is no longer exclusive to Regents Scholars."The … [Read more...] about The Ascent Provides Food, Fellowship and Worship