Beauty from ashes, mourning turned to joy, the burden of heaviness transformed into a garment of praise. These are the promises God makes to His people in Isaiah 61, and they are woven throughout Scripture. While Isaiah speaks these words prophetically in the Old Testament, Jesus fulfills them many centuries later when he quotes the prophet in a Jewish synagogue, saying … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor | Currents Spring 2021
Inspirations
The Motivational Project Helps Pepperdine Students and Alumni Catch the Wave of Success
Senior Julia Strouk, founder of the Motivational Project, tilts her head and smiles for a portrait. The project's online presence motivated students, faculty and alumni to accomplish their aspirations for life. Photo courtesy of Julia Strouk The birth of an online platform, the Motivational Project, founded by senior Julia Strouk is helping the Pepperdine family chase after … [Read more...] about The Motivational Project Helps Pepperdine Students and Alumni Catch the Wave of Success
Making Waves: Grace Kruse
Photo courtesy of Grace Kruse Junior Grace Kruse, founder of Pepperdine's first Digital Arts Club, said she wants to provide a creative space for inter-disciplinary collaboration between students from all majors. “By mixing art with media production, engineering, computer science, etc., there’s an endless possibility of the creative products that can be made,” she … [Read more...] about Making Waves: Grace Kruse
Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Photo Courtesy of Rebecca Collier"I'm encouraged daily by my dad's advice not to sweat the little things in life and to remember what's truly important. What's truly important to me is living out your life the way God would want you to, being a good person, being there for others when they need your help, being selfless and looking out for others. I may not have a lot of time, … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Artists Corner: Amelia Edmondson
Photos courtesy of Amelia Edmondson “There is such a need for authenticity and emotional realness, and that’s what I want to bring to my work. I want to be an authentic creator and a positive influence,” Amelia Edmondson said. Edmondson is a sophomore whom in her own words said she has chosen to dedicate her passion for capturing life’s organic beauty … [Read more...] about Artists Corner: Amelia Edmondson
