Lesallan | August 21, 2025 Navigating Doubt: A Theological Reflection When Faith Felt Unsettled I remember standing by the window of my childhood bedroom, wrestling with questions no sermon seemed to answer. I had just lost a close friend, and the familiar comforts of prayer sounded hollow. Every promise I Read more
Lesallan Evaluating the Impact of the Crusades on the Church: Medieval Legacy and Contemporary Relevance Between 1095 and 1291 CE, the Crusades—an influential series of military expeditions—significantly transformed both medieval Christendom and the modern world. Pope Urban II’s sermon at Clermont in 1095 framed these campaigns as penitential pilgrimages grounded Read more
Lesallan | August 20, 2025 The Mission of the Pre-Reformers and Their Contribution to the Church The Mission of the Pre-Reformers and Their Contribution to the Church Before the thunder of the Reformation echoed across Europe, the Pre-Reformers laid essential groundwork for ecclesiastical renewal. Their mission was not rebellion but Read more
Lesallan Bostron posted Aug 19, 2025 4:41 PM Faith Rooted in History: Luke 1:1–4 and the Call to Humble, Diligent Study of the Church’s StoryA Devotional Reflection for the Global ChurchInspired by Luke’s Historical Method and Commitment to Truth Lesallan BostronOhio Christian UniversityTHE3300 Historical Theology II (ONL25F2)Dr. Steven RubyAugust 19, Read more
Lesallan | August 15, 2025 The Living and Penetrating Word: A Personal Reflection on Hebrews 4:12 The Living and Penetrating Word: A Personal Reflection on Hebrews 4:12 When I first paused to meditate on Hebrews 4:12, I was struck by the vividness of its language: “For the word of God Read more
Lesallan Bostron | August 14, 2025 Fruit That Lasts: Kindness as Spirit-Born Evidence Lesallan Bostron | August 14, 2025 Key Verse But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith (Gal. 5:22, KJV). Introduction In Paul’s letter to the Galatians, the apostle identifies “kindness” (translated as Read more
Written and Published by Lesallan August 12, 2025 Amen 🙏. Kindness That Heals Introduction As we continue our “Rooted and Radiant: Living with Trust and Kindness” series, we turn our attention to the healing power of kindness. In Ephesians 4:32 (New International Version), the apostle Paul exhorts believers: “Be kind Read more
Written by Lesallan August 11, 2025 The Heart That Trusts: Surrendering Understanding for Divine Guidance Trust holds a vital position in Christian spirituality, inviting believers to let go of the illusion of self-sufficiency and to embrace divine guidance. Proverbs 3:5–6 encourages us: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart Read more
Written by Lesallan August 9, 2025 Global Christianity and Transformative Praxis: Personal Reflections on The Next Christendom The emergence of global Christianity signifies a profound shift in the center of gravity for the faith, moving from traditional Western strongholds to vibrant communities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Philip Jenkins Read more
Lesallan | August 8, 2025 Everyday encounters invite us to practice two simple yet transformative virtues: humility and kindness. Humility roots us in reality—reminding us of our limits, our dependence, and our shared humanity. Kindness lifts us beyond ourselves, calling us to generous hearts, empathetic words, and deeds that reflect Read more