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Incarnational Partnership: Pre‑Departure Co‑Design for Ethical Short‑Term Missions
Incarnational Partnership: Pre‑Departure Co‑Design for Ethical Short‑Term Missions.
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Living the Legacy: Ancient Wisdom and the Practice of Discipleship
Lesallan Bostron Aurora Faith-Based Home Institute RELI 501: Foundations of Discipleship August 7, 2025 Living the Legacy: Ancient Wisdom and the Practice of Discipleship Lesallan Bostron Aurora Faith-Based Home Institute RELI 501: Foundations of Discipleship August 7, 2025 Living the Legacy: Ancient Wisdom and the Practice of Discipleship Discipleship is Read more
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A Personal Moment with God
Lesallan | July 28, 2025 Carving Out Sacred Time Each morning before the sun crests the horizon, I dedicate fifteen minutes to sit in stillness with God. I light a single candle, open my journal, and settle into a posture of expectancy. In that quiet space, I bring my anxieties—about Read more
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Growing Old and Its Effects on the Mind
Lesallan | July 2, 2025 Growing Old and Its Effects on the Mind Lesallan | July 2, 2025 Growing Old and Its Effects on the Mind Growing older brings profound shifts in both body and mind. As neural networks reorganize and sensory processing slows, many experience changes in memory, attention, Read more
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The Question With No Answer: Embracing Life’s Open Ending
Lesallan | June 16, 2025 The Question With No Answer: Embracing Life’s Open Ending This essay examines the philosophical and theological aspects of the enduring question of life’s meaning. Drawing on poetic tradition, biblical scripture, and existential reflection, it challenges the assumption that life requires resolution. Instead, it argues for Read more
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A Prayer for Discernment, Reconciliation, and God’s Higher Ways
Lesallan | June 9, 2025 A Prayer for Discernment, Reconciliation, and God’s Higher Ways Heavenly Father, as we step into this new week, we bow before Your throne, mindful that true wisdom and real peace come only from You. Just as You endowed Solomon with insight beyond human measure, we Read more
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The Evolution of Conflict Resolution: Insights on Growth, Gender, and Culture
Lesallan | June 2, 2025 The Evolution of Conflict Resolution: Insights on Growth, Gender, and Culture All these posts offer a thoughtful examination of the evolution of personal conflict management skills. People have described a journey from passivity in early life to a more reflective and calm approach in adulthood, Read more
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The Mind and the Battle Against Evil
Lesallan | April 1st, 2025 The Mind and the Battle Against Evil Lesallan | April 1st, 2025 The King James Bible offers profound insights into the nature of the mind and its ongoing struggle against negative or evil influences. At the heart of this theological discourse is the essential theme Read more
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Exodus 13:17-14:14 (ESV): Detailed Analysis
Version: ESV – Lesallan Exodus 13:17-14:14 (ESV): Detailed Analysis Version: ESV initial Observations & Questions Structure The passage can be divided into several sections: In the book of Exodus, it is recounted that God led the Israelites on a longer route to avoid conflict with the Philistines, showing concern for Read more