Photos courtesy of Kaelin MendezFrom helping build schools for girls in Afghanistan to arranging a parade for his neighborhood mail carrier, Bob Goff spoke of lessons derived from his many unconventional life experiences with the bottom line: “Just love people!”Goff's points about loving others tied back to being authentic with oneself and others."We’re … [Read more...] about Bob Goff Says Love ‘Everybody, Always’
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‘Jesus in the Barrio’ Convo asks ‘Where is God today?’
Photos by Gabrielle NorteThe "Jesus in the Barrio" convo on Thursday, Oct. 4, challenged students to explore the parallels between the plight of modern-day Mexican-Americans and that of Jesus. Divisional Dean of Religion and Philosophy Dan Rodriguez compared seemingly undesirable, impoverished neighborhoods where many Mexican-Americans live such as Compton, Elysian Park and … [Read more...] about ‘Jesus in the Barrio’ Convo asks ‘Where is God today?’
Rabbi David Wolpe Defines Jewish Understanding of Salvation
Photos by Milan LoiaconoNewsweek's 2012 Number One Rabbi in America Rabbi David Wolpe spoke at a convocation event in the Fireside Room on Thursday.In his lecture, Wolpe described the Jewish faith's view on the Messiah and salvation, drawing comparisons between Judaism and Christianity's beliefs. "The essence of uncertainty when it comes to death — I think that really … [Read more...] about Rabbi David Wolpe Defines Jewish Understanding of Salvation
Notes From The Underground: One Student Navigates Her Faith Within The Christian Undercurrent Of Shanghai
Photos by Kelly RodriguezFor any faith-centered person, going abroad can be a shock to religious habits. One moment you’re singing at your Sunday morning church service; the next you’re walking around a foreign city on a Sunday morning wondering whether you should be at church at all. After renewing my faith in Jesus during my first year at Pepperdine, I was off to … [Read more...] about Notes From The Underground: One Student Navigates Her Faith Within The Christian Undercurrent Of Shanghai
Temple Of My Soul: A Reflection On Encountering The Holiness Within
Photos by Arin DegroffWhenever I get caught up in the vicious cycle of repeating the same mistakes or bad habits, I realize that my spiritual nature may be unbalanced. Like many students at Pepperdine, I came here for a great education in a Christian community, but at times I find myself lost in a hectic and unjust world. Whether externally or internally, I sometimes become … [Read more...] about Temple Of My Soul: A Reflection On Encountering The Holiness Within
