Lesallan | June 1, 2025 Finding Peace Through Faith: A Reflection on Mindfulness and Surrender I agree with all your people’s statements, if your mind is rampant and not still, I find that I start to notice things outside of my control more. Things that I know I cannot change Read more
Lesallan | May 26, 2025 “Man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward” (Job 5:7, NIV) Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heart open to Your wisdom and grace. Life is filled with troubles, just as sparks fly upward, and yet I trust that You Read more
Lesallan | May 25, 2025 Language Usage Response: Reflecting on Conflict in Musical Collaboration Conflict, at its essence, often serves as a reflection of our internal beliefs and emotions. In my experience of collaborating musically with a friend on the guitar, the dynamics of our partnership occasionally spiraled into tension Read more
Lesallan | May 24, 2025 Constructive and Destructive Conflict: A Path to Growth Conflict is inevitable in human interaction, arising in family relationships, friendships, communities, and workplaces. While conflict is sometimes viewed solely as a disruptive force, both constructive and destructive forms coexist. When managed with intention and insight, constructive Read more
Lesallan | May 24, 2025 Understanding Conflict and Conflict Resolution Conflict is an inherent aspect of interpersonal communication, arising when two or more interdependent parties perceive incompatible goals, limited resources, or obstacles to achieving their objectives (Hocker, Berry, & Wilmot, 2022). This struggle goes beyond mere disagreement; rather, conflict represents Read more
Lesallan | May 22, 2025 Perspectives on Conflict Resolution: Fable of the Blind Men and the Elephant Conflict is often sustained or escalated by our inability to perceive the entirety of any situation, much like the fable of the blind men and the elephant (Saxe, 2024), where each person’s understanding Read more
Lesallan | May 18, 2025 Divine Harmony: Exploring God’s Love Through Music and Redemption My assertion (Lesallan, 2025) is that “God loves music and evil people” encapsulates two profound theological themes explored by scholars and theologians throughout history: the divine appreciation for music and the intricate nature of humanity. These Read more
Lesallan | Aurora, MO, United States | Tuesday May 13, 2025 What to Do When Satan Surrounds You Lesallan | Aurora, MO, United States | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Spiritual warfare is an undeniable reality for many believers. The Bible warns that Satan prowls like a roaring lion, seeking someone Read more
By Lesallan | May 11, 2025 Discovering the Beauty of Humanity: Our Body, Soul, and Spirit In exploring humanity’s profound and intricate design, I was deeply encouraged by Dr. Lambert’s insights into the tripartite view—that we are composed of body, soul, and spirit. Each component is uniquely interwoven, revealing a Read more
Lesallan | May 9, 2025 Exploring the Duality of Body and Mind: A Christian Reflection Dr. Trent Lambert’s question— “In Dualism, is there anything true of your body that is not true of your mind?”—resonates deeply for those of us who see our lives as a blend of the tangible Read more