Lesallan | November 21, 2025 Being Generous with Your Life Jesus’ words, “And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.” (Matthew 5:41, King James Bible, 2025), land in a particular historical moment: under Roman occupation, a soldier could compel a civilian to carry a pack Read more
Lesallan | November 20, 2025 At the Door: Finding Sacred Service in Small Places “For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness” Psalms 84:10 (KJV). Psalms 84:10 Read more
Lesallan | November 19, 2025 History of Christian Missions The early missionary movements led by William Carey and the Moravians shaped modern mission practice in distinct ways. Carey emphasized individual theological conviction, scholarly preparation, and practical institution-building: he advocated for translation, education, and social reform as central to mission work, Read more
“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news.” —Isaiah 52:7 (NIV). Week Two Devotional Reflection – Lesallan “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news.” —Isaiah 52:7 (NIV). Early missionaries faced immense challenges as they sought to carry Read more
Lesallan | November 18, 2025 Sent and Serving: Biblical Foundations and a Personal Call to Global Missions Lesallan Bostron Ohio Christian University MIS1010 Introduction to Global Missions (ONL25F4) Professor Jessica Davis November 18, 2025 Sent and Serving: Biblical Foundations and a Personal Call to Global Missions The readings from Bosch Read more
PHL2100 Ethics (ONL25F3A) My Progress Discussions Student Toolkit Webex Future Ethical Concerns Discussion Ohio Christian University October 29, 2025 Lesallan Bostron posted Oct 29, 2025, 8:29 AM Future Ethical Concerns Discussion Advances in brain–computer interfaces, neurostimulation, neuropharmacology, and neurogenetic interventions are shifting fast from treatments Read more
Ethical Reflection on Divorce and Remarriage The dissolution of a marriage because of an extramarital affair raises deep moral, relational, and pastoral concerns for the person harmed and for those who counsel her. When a daughter’s husband commits adultery and the marriage ends in divorce, the resulting wound requires compassionate Read more
Lesallan | October 26, 2025 Balancing Justice and Mercy: Vengeance and What God Will Do The impulse toward vengeance is a profound human response to injury and injustice, yet Scripture consistently assigns ultimate retribution to God while calling believers to a different posture of justice and mercy. This essay examines Read more
Lesallan | October 26, 2025 Righteous Compassion: When Justice Meets Mercy When I read this week’s scriptures, I am struck by how God upholds both justice and mercy as essential to human life and moral response. Genesis teaches that human life bears intrinsic worth because we are made in God’s Read more
By Les Allan | October 26, 2025 The Evilness in the World of Social Media Social media is one of the most powerful tools of our age. It can connect families across miles, spread encouragement in seconds, and give a platform for truth to be heard. Yet, it is also Read more