Lesallan | July 18, 2025 Labor Not in Vain: A Reflection on 1 Corinthians 15:58 (KJV) Paul’s concluding exhortation in 1 Corinthians 15:58 (King James Version [KJV]) serves as both a summation and a rallying cry for Christian’s laboring under discouragement. By urging believers to be “stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding Read more
Lesallan | July 16, 2025 God’s Unceasing Praise: A Reflection on Psalm 113:3 God’s Unceasing Praise: A Reflection on Psalm 113:3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, the LORD’S name is to be praised (King James Version Bible, Psalm 113:3). This simple yet Read more
Lesallan | July 15, 2025 The Three P’s of Self-Motivation: Personal, Purpose, and Progress Self-motivation depends on three intertwined elements: personal, purpose, and progress. Personal refers to cultivating deep self-awareness by identifying core values, strengths, weaknesses, and beliefs. Purpose means translating that self-knowledge into goals and aspirations that resonate with Read more
LesallanOhio Christian UniversityJuly14, 2025 This paper explores the enduring relevance of the Book of Job (KJV) in contemporary society, focusing on themes of suffering, faith, resilience, and justice. Drawing connections between Job’s ancient trials and the global challenges of 2025—including humanitarian crises, mental health struggles, and the impact of technology—this Read more
Lesallan | July 13, 2025 It Is About What God Wants – Not You When we center our lives on our own desires, we risk missing the very purpose for which God created us. The scriptures remind us that our motives and actions should align with His will, not our Read more
Lesallan | 07/13/2025 Written by Lesallan | July 13, 2025 Is Humanity Living on a Rock or Sand Formation? The parable of the wise and foolish builders in Matthew 7:24-29 (KJV) presents a powerful metaphor for the foundations upon which individuals and societies construct their lives. When Jesus states, “Whosoever Read more
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
By Lesallan | June 29, 2025 Honoring a Journey of Faith and Formation at Ohio Christian UniversityBy Lesallan | June 29, 2025 Honoring a Journey of Faith and Formation at Ohio Christian University As I conclude this academic season at Ohio Christian University (OCU), I am filled with gratitude for Read more
🐑 Wolves in Wool: Discerning Truth in a World of Deception “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.” — Matthew 7:15 (KJV) In the heart of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus issues a warning that still resonates today: not Read more