Photo courtesy of Kim Yeung From serving on the tennis court to serving young adults in the church, a single injury changed the entire trajectory of Pepperdine alumna Kim Yeung’s life. Yeung grew up as a competitive tennis player, working toward her life-long goal of playing at the collegiate level. After sustaining a knee injury that left her unable to walk, run or play … [Read more...] about “God is a Healer”: Kim Yeung Finds Deeper Identity in Christ after Tennis Injury
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Visualizer: What Makes you Feel Close to God?
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Alexa Rydell Accepts Jesus in a Hammock
Photo courtesy of Alexa Rydell While sitting in a hammock outside of her first-year dorm on campus, Alexa Rydell decided to commit her life to Jesus. Rydell, now a senior Liberal Arts for Education major, said she didn't really know God when she came to Pepperdine. After months of honest conversations, house Bible studies and worship moments, she said her heart caved … [Read more...] about Alexa Rydell Accepts Jesus in a Hammock
Pepp Community Seeks Spiritual Connection During Virtual Semester
Art by Ally ArmstrongAs students, faculty and staff usher in another semester of exclusively virtual events, community members continue to have their faiths impacted by Zoom fatigue and a lack of in-person connection.The online fall semester led to lower engagement in student-led ministry and difficulty connecting to others for many students, said Rachel Collins, assistant … [Read more...] about Pepp Community Seeks Spiritual Connection During Virtual Semester
Key Pearson Takes a Step Back
Photo courtesy of Key Pearson One word to describe junior business administration major Key Pearson is “energized.” She has not gone a week without running since her junior year of high school, drinks half a cup of coffee every morning and loves driving fast. "I like to push myself and see my limits always," Pearson said. "I like to constantly be busy." However with … [Read more...] about Key Pearson Takes a Step Back