Academic Reflections
Held in His Hands: A Week of Ups, Downs, and God’s Steady Plan
Held in His Hands: A Week of Ups, Downs, and God’s Steady Plan
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The Strength of Spiritual Perseverance: A Reflection on Devotional Endurance
By Lesallan February 25, 2025 The Strength of Spiritual Perseverance: A Reflection on Devotional Endurance Devotional practice has long been a central expression of Christian faith, offering believers a structured way to seek God, reflect on Scripture, and cultivate spiritual...
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Created in God’s Image: Rediscovering Your Worth and Purpose
The Bible describes each person as being created in the image of God, which means you have inherent value, dignity, and purpose. According to passages such as Genesis 1:27, you are made to reflect God’s character and are loved deeply...
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Christianity
Engaging Audiences: Personal Reflections on Effective and Ineffective Public Speaking
Lesallan | June 11, 2026 Engaging Audiences: Personal Reflections on Effective and Ineffective Public Speaking In this post I reflect on two personal examples one in which a speaker engaged an audience effectively and one in which a speaker Read more
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What I Built in the Middle of the Storm: June 10, 2026
Lesallan | June 10, 2026 What I Built in the Middle of the Storm: June 10, 2026, Here’s the heart of it — June 10, 2026, wasn’t just a stormy Wednesday in Sheboygan Falls. It was one of those Read more
Christian Devotionals
When the Clock Feels Like an Enemy
Lesallan | June 7, 2026 When the Clock Feels Like an Enemy Lesallan | June 7, 2026 I hear the tightness in your chest when the clock feels like an enemy and the to‑do list never shrinks. That worry is Read more
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A Devotion to Terri: When Breath Is a Battle
Lesallan | May 28th, 2026 This is a devotion for Terri in this season she needs to hold both the weight of her suffering and the unshakeable nearness of God. Here is one crafted with tenderness, strength, and the kind Read more
Christian Leadership & Spiritual Formation
Authentic Leadership: The Courage to Be Real
🌿 Leadership Devotion ~Lesallan | May 27, 2026 Authentic Leadership: The Courage to Be Real In a world that often prizes appearance over substance, authentic leadership stands as a quiet revolution. True leaders don’t conform to trends or adopt superficial Read more
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The Many Natures of Man and Getting through Life in a Retired Disabled World
The Many Natures of Man and Getting through Life in a Retired Disabled World
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Greetings to Dr. D & ToryMay 26, 2026
Dr. D, thank you for raising an important ethical tension that sits at the heart of contemporary hiring practices. Your observation that applicants often feel compelled to strategically manage visible aspects of their identity highlights a deeper organizational challenge: the Read more
Christianity
Friday Devotional – May 22, 2026
Friday Devotional – May 22, 2026 There are days when the road feels long and the next step is heavy. If you’re like me, Lesallan, you’ve learned that perseverance isn’t a single heroic moment but a steady, faithful choosing to Read more
Christianity
Rest in the Middle: Finding Sabbath in the Week
Rest in the middle of your week. Ask, receive, and find strength for the next step. Rest in the Middle: Finding Sabbath in the Week Matthew 11:28–30 — “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I Read more