Art by Chris ChenI grew up in a Christian home, which meant going to church every Sunday, listening to adults tell me what faith is and how to procure salvation. I learned about Jesus and his sacrifice in the New Testament. It’s always been around me, always been enforced through my parents’ decisions and the way they raised me. Eventually I chose to make Christian … [Read more...] about Faith Can Still Move Mountains
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Kibo Group: Partnering With Communities For Sustainable Development – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Photos Courtesy of Kibo Group The Kibo Peak on Mt. Kilimanjaro is one of three summits sought after by climbers from around the world. It is not the highest point, but it is the most inclined to experience change impending possible volcanic eruption. Embodying this potential for change through its shared namesake is Kibo Group — a nonprofit organization dedicated to … [Read more...] about Kibo Group: Partnering With Communities For Sustainable Development – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Religion 101 Emphasizes Literacy Over Literalism
Art by Chris ChenIf there is one thing about Pepperdine that can always draw complaints from its students, it’s the attempt to make everyone into a Renaissance man with a massive load of GEs. The compulsory religion courses are no exception to this, as many freshmen majoring in Business or Chemistry shake their fist at the sky and ask, “What am I doing learning … [Read more...] about Religion 101 Emphasizes Literacy Over Literalism
Pepperdine Links Sustainability with Spirituality
Photo by Shawn JonesPepperdine’s Center for Sustainability encourages students in the endeavor of using education to advance environmental, social and economical sustainability efforts, according to the Center for Sustainability’s website. “I think we’re called to be leaders in the field [of sustainability], which is something that Christians have … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Links Sustainability with Spirituality
G News 02.20.15
G News anchors Whitney Ashton and Shayla Girardin report on ZippieCookie, a special Pepperdine meal program, 50 Hours of Prayer, and the revival of the Judaic Cultural Awareness Club. http://youtu.be/7Wth6YpxTqI __________ Follow Whitney Ashton on Twitter: @Whit_Ashton Follow Shayla Girardin on Twitter: @shaylagthatsme Follow Sacha Irick on Twitter: @sachachachaa … [Read more...] about G News 02.20.15