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Globalization, Immigration, and the Call to a Deeper Church
Globalization, Immigration, and the Call to a Deeper Church
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Rediscovering Authentic Faith: Lessons from Non-Western Churches
Lesallan | September 19, 2025 Rediscovering Authentic Faith: Lessons from Non-Western Churches When we look beyond the gleaming sanctuaries of Europe and North America, we find churches bubbling with raw passion—communities that worship under trees, in village squares, or around simple wooden altars. Philip Jenkins argues that the future of Read more
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The Soul Is Stirring: Distinguishing True Affections from Mere Emotion
Lesallan | September 13, 2025 The Soul Is Stirring: Distinguishing True Affections from Mere Emotion Lesallan Bostron Ohio Christian University THE3300 Historical Theology II (ONL25F2) Dr. Steven Ruby September 11, 2025 The Soul Is Stirring: Distinguishing True Affections from Mere Emotion Jonathan Edwards, in A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections (Moody Read more
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Wesley’s Sermon Response: Sermon 76 – On Perfection
Lesallan Bostron Ohio Christian University THE3300 Historical Theology II (ONL25F2) Dr. Steven Ruby September 6, 2025 Wesley’s Sermon Response: Sermon 76 – On Perfection Wesley’s Sermon Response: Sermon 76 – On Perfection John Wesley’s Sermon 76, titled “On Perfection,” constitutes a foundational theological text within the Methodist movement, articulating a Read more
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Bad People, Bad Intentions—Whispers from God
Lesallan BostronAurora MissouriAugust 28, 2025 Bad People, Bad Intentions—Whispers from God Lesallan BostronAurora MissouriAugust 28, 2025 In a world rife with malice and hostility, the King James Version of the Bible offers clear, countercultural guidance for those beset by others’ ill will. This essay examines five core biblical responses: renouncing Read more
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God and the Bible: A Living Conversation
Lesallan | August 27, 2025 📖 God and the Bible: A Living Conversation In a world overflowing with voices, opinions, and noise, the Bible remains a singular voice—clear, ancient, and alive. It is not merely a book, but a divine conversation between God and humanity, stretching across centuries and cultures, Read more
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The Mission of the Pre-Reformers and Their Contribution to the Church
Lesallan | August 20, 2025 The Mission of the Pre-Reformers and Their Contribution to the Church The Mission of the Pre-Reformers and Their Contribution to the Church Before the thunder of the Reformation echoed across Europe, the Pre-Reformers laid essential groundwork for ecclesiastical renewal. Their mission was not rebellion but Read more
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Fruit That Lasts: Kindness as Spirit-Born Evidence
Lesallan Bostron | August 14, 2025 Fruit That Lasts: Kindness as Spirit-Born Evidence Lesallan Bostron | August 14, 2025 Key Verse But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith (Gal. 5:22, KJV). Introduction In Paul’s letter to the Galatians, the apostle identifies “kindness” (translated as Read more
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Clothed in Grace: Embracing Spiritual Clothing, Identity, and Community Transformation
Written by Lesallan Revised August 14, 2025 Clothed in Grace: Embracing Spiritual Clothing, Identity, and Community Transformation Written by Lesallan Revised August 14, 2025 This verse from Colossians 3:12 (NKJV) is my focal point: “Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility…” Colossians Read more