Lesallan Ohio Christian University MIS1010 Introduction to Global Missions (ONL25F4) November 22, 2025 Scaffold and Spirit: Carey & the Moravians William Carey and the Moravian missionaries decisively shaped modern Protestant mission through complementary but divergent theological emphases, methods, and legacies. Carey advanced an institutional, education-centered paradigm that paired evangelical urgency Read more
Written by Lesallan Morning Devotion A quiet moment to begin the day: Jesus clears the temple out of zeal for what God intended it to be — a place of prayer, presence, and protection. Let this morning reorient you, whether you live in a home, work in an office, or 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
“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
Lesallan | November 9, 2025 Today in Aurora, MO—a clear morning, an autumn hush, a world freshly washed by whatever rain came through—there is a small holiness in ordinary things: the way breath fogs in the cool air, the curve of sunlight on a porch, the slow work of neighbors 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
Lesallan | October 25, 2025 Christian Ethical Reflection on Civil Disobedience Civil disobedience has always been a subject that presses deeply on my conscience as a believer. I find myself wrestling with the tension between honoring the civil authorities God has placed over us and remaining faithful to His higher Read more
Thought Journal Entry — Lesallan | October 25, 2025 Civil disobedience — the act of intentionally breaking a law to protest injustice — presents a challenging ethical dilemma for Christians. Throughout this week, I have explored the intersection of faith and social responsibility, focusing on how Christians might respond when Read more