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
Bible Study
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 by Him. The Bible also encourages believers to see themselves Read more
Christian Reflection
Rest That Restores
Lesallan – January 30, 2026 Rest That Restores Take a moment to breathe in the quiet of the coming weekend. Let this devotion be a gentle invitation to step out of the rush and into a small, sacred space where your heart can settle and your spirit can be refreshed. Read more
Christianity
Amazing Grace — The Story Behind the World’s Most Beloved Hymn
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
Christianity
Afternoon Devotion—January 13, 2026
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
Christian Reflection
Mercies, Regret, and the Grace to Begin Again — Lesallan
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.
Academic Reflections
Christmas 2025 Devotion
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
Christian Living
Daily Devotion — December 16, 2025
🌟 Daily Devotion — December 16, 2025 Scripture: “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” — Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV) Reflection: As the year draws toward its close, this verse reminds Read more
Christian Living
Morning Devotion: A Life Shaped by Grace
🌅 Morning Devotion: A Life Shaped by Grace December 11, 2025 Scripture Reading:“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” — Lamentations 3:22–23 (ESV) Reflection: This morning, I pause to remember the path God Read more
Biblical Theology of Mission
Missio Dei: Biblical Foundations and Contextual Practice for Christian Mission
Missio Dei: Biblical Foundations and Contextual Practice for Christian Mission Lesallan Ohio Christian University MIS1010 Introduction to Global Missions (ONL25F4) Missio Dei: Biblical Foundations and Contextual Practice for Christian Mission A robust biblical theology of mission begins with the conviction that mission is rooted in the very character and sending Read more