Back in the day, Sally didn’t compare her life to others. She got mostly B's in school, and a couple C's that her parents still don't know about. She enjoyed reading historical fiction and joining family on vacations to Montana. She was introverted, to say the least, but savored her solitude. Overall, Sally was happy with who she was. She was content. Then Sally got a smart … [Read more...] about Social Media Pressures Others to Be Their Best
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Author of “This American Moment” Speaks in Payson
Photos by Sherry YangAnxiety contributes to hatred and discrimination, author of “This American Moment: A Feminist Christian Realist Intervention” and senior lecturer at St. Andrews University in Scotland Caron Gentry, said in a lecture last Monday, Sept. 23, in the Surfboard Room. "American politics and social life are beholden to anxiety over changes that threaten … [Read more...] about Author of “This American Moment” Speaks in Payson
Focus On Yourself, Not Your Love Life
"I just want to have a boyfriend by the end of the year." "I really want to go on more dates this semester." "Who am I going to ask to formal?" It's the first week of class and these concerns are already at the forefront of some Pepperdine students' minds. Since high school, (maybe even middle school for the more mature) each year brings another opportunity for a … [Read more...] about Focus On Yourself, Not Your Love Life
Stop Being Busy
Art by Peau Porotesano"I’m so busy,” is a phrase spoken at Pepperdine many times a day. Students often complain about their overbooked schedules and a hundred different exams.Yet, at the same time, many students still find time to watch hours of Netflix and go out with friends regularly.While some people really do have packed schedules, most students probably … [Read more...] about Stop Being Busy
Don’t Interpret the Bible Through a Cultural Lens
Art by Sybil ZhangGod provides humanity with the Biblical text to be applied to every time period’s context, regardless of how society has changed through the duration. Therefore, the Bible's meaning is true and unchanging yesterday, today and forever.Many Christians understand the Bible as the written truth of God. However, discerning the original intent of scripture … [Read more...] about Don’t Interpret the Bible Through a Cultural Lens
