Philippians 4:6–7 — Feeling anxious or carrying a worry today? Pause, hand that one thing over to God, and breathe in His peace. Let that calm shape your words and choices for the day. Prayer: Lord, I give you what’s on my heart—bring your peace and steady my steps. Amen. Read more
Lesallan | January 2026 Weekly Devotion Based on Life This seven-day devotion is shaped around themes that often appear in a life of steady faith, service, and everyday challenges: resilience, rest, relationships, calling, gratitude, courage, and hope. Each day includes a short scripture reference, a reflection tied to those themes, Read more
This daily devotional titled “Strength for the Step You’re In” reflects on Psalm 119:105, emphasizing that God provides guidance like a lamp illuminating only the next step rather than the entire path, inviting trust in His steady presence through uncertain seasons. It encourages believers to have faith in God’s faithful Read more
Author: LesallanAffiliation: Independent ScholarDate: January 18, 2026 Amazing Grace is widely recognized as one of the most enduring hymns in the English language. Originally a personal testimony of spiritual transformation, the text has been paired with multiple melodies and adapted across musical traditions. This paper summarizes the hymn’s origin, musical Read more
Lesallan – 01/17/2026 Below is Part 1: Tonight’s Sermon — “Come and See.”If you want, I’ll write Part 2 for Sunday morning as well. ✨ SERMON: “COME AND SEE” John 1:35–39 🌿 Introduction There are moments in life when God doesn’t shout — He simply invites.Not with pressure.Not with fear.Not Read more
Lesallan | January 17, 2026 Personal Reflection on Loss, Relocation, and the Question of Life I write this from a place of transition. After being falsely accused in Aurora, I relocated to Sheboygan Falls and found myself asking again the fundamental question: What is life? Is it measured by material Read more
Lesallan | January 13, 2026 🌤️ Afternoon Devotion—January 13, 2026 “Making It to the Top of the Hill” There’s something sacred about the climb. The afternoon sun sits a little lower, the shadows stretch long, and the hill in front of you feels both like a challenge and an invitation. Read more
In the quiet mist of morning, mercy rises. This image captures the stillness of a soul remembering: God’s love never ends, and His faithfulness meets us anew each day. A sacred pause, a bench by the water, and the promise of fresh beginnings.
Lesallan | December 26, 2025 Scripture Luke 2:19 — Mary kept these moments close, quietly reflecting in her heart. Reflection The morning after a celebration often feels quieter than the day before. The lights are dimmer, the music has stopped, and what remains is the memory of what happened. Mary’s Read more
Lesallan | Christmas 2025 Christmas 2025 Devotion This brief essay situates the Christmas narrative of 2025 within a reflective and theologically attentive frame. It treats the season as a liminal moment—simultaneously retrospective and anticipatory—inviting readers to consider how the incarnation reorients communal priorities, ethical attention, and pastoral care amid both Read more