Photos by Andrea Barrera I once stood on the edge of a cliff — battered about by the wind with sea spray in my face — and looked out over an infinite ocean. I have stood in a thousand-year-old cathedral, looked up at the modern fluorescent lights that illuminate the seemingly still dripping frescoes and felt surrounded by the ghostly prayers and cries of those who came … [Read more...] about Live the Graffiti Grandeur – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
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I Went Abroad And Tried Snapchat For The First Time
I’ve never really been up to date with the latest and greatest social media trends, but I must say, I’ve never felt my digital age more than when I finally conceded and downloaded Snapchat two months ago before leaving to study abroad. Yes, you read that right: two months ago. I’m aware that I’m a few years late to this game.What followed has been an … [Read more...] about I Went Abroad And Tried Snapchat For The First Time
Students to Trek Iceland
Photo courtesy of Dusty Breeding Being a leader is far more complex than what can be learned in a classroom setting, according to Dusty Breeding, campus and youth minister at University Church of Christ. Breeding advocates the instructive power of the outdoors in fostering leadership qualities and will be leading a 57-mile trek through Iceland with qualifying Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Students to Trek Iceland
Paris, France: November 13th 2015
Photo by Shannon HansenIn life, there are times when God becomes visible – when his guiding hand that is leading us along the bends and forks in the road becomes tangible. Last weekend in Paris was a time that I realized just how mighty God is and how boundless his love and protection flows.For years, I’ve been able to trace the path of my life, understanding how … [Read more...] about Paris, France: November 13th 2015
Sleepless in London
Photo courtesy of Brandt MisikLondon has had way too many positives for me to count, but some of the things that really swayed my decision to come here happened to be some of the things I struggled with most during my first weeks abroad, such as living in a six-person bedroom, traveling, being in the smallest program and living life in the moment.During my first travel weekend … [Read more...] about Sleepless in London