Photo by Olivia BeldaWorship and tradition are tightly bound by the passing of time. Generations have recited the same prayers, sang from the same hymnals and celebrated the same holidays. Tradition, in many ways, is a sacred part of faith and community. But when people spill out of their churches, synagogues and mosques, how can they continue to worship in their day-to-day … [Read more...] about “I’ve Seen God in the Ocean”
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‘Where is God in All of This?’: A Letter from Chaplain Sara Barton
Art by Caitlin RoarkEditor's Note: The following was written by University Chaplain Sara Barton in theweek following both the Borderline shooting and the Woolsey fire. By Sara Barton, University ChaplainNovember 13, 2018I sit on Pepperdine University’s Malibu campus as the Santa Ana winds relentlessly pound us for yet another day. This is day six since a man with a gun … [Read more...] about ‘Where is God in All of This?’: A Letter from Chaplain Sara Barton
Don’t Let Them Mispronounce Your Name
Art by Ally ArmstrongI have heard it all. The name “Anastassia” pronounced as ana-STAY-zhuh, ah-na-STAH-shyah, ah-na-stah-SEE-ya, or worse, watered down to Stacy, Annie, Ana, Stas. The question, “What pronunciation do you prefer?” was the hardest one to answer. I simply wanted to say, “Whatever is easiest for you.” Over time, I realized that … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Them Mispronounce Your Name
Book Review: Francis Chan’s Call to Action for the Contemporary Church
Photo courtesy of Ashley ChavezPeople seem to be dedicating the least amount of their time and efforts to the thing that is most worthy in this world: a relationship with God and prioritizing what He originally designed the church to be, according to Francis Chan's "Letters to the Church."This is the basis of Francis Chan's newest book "Letters to the Church." However, it is … [Read more...] about Book Review: Francis Chan’s Call to Action for the Contemporary Church
Lifting the Veil on Pepperdine’s Engaged and Married
Of all the commitments a college student can make, marriage may not be the first that comes to mind. But three Pepperdine students, junior Heavin Hunter, senior Erica Schenk and senior Lilia Kerski are redefining the Pepperdine dating landscape and saying 'I do.' Heavin Hunter said she plans to graduate this April and have her wedding with her fiancee Josh the following … [Read more...] about Lifting the Veil on Pepperdine’s Engaged and Married
