By Lesallan 💸 Bills, Blessings, and Breathing Room: The Power of Financial Margin By Lesallan August 13, 2025 In the rhythm of everyday life, bills arrive like clockwork—electricity, internet, and mobile service. They are not just transactions; they are reminders of the infrastructure that supports our calling. In my world, Read more
Written by Lesallan August 11, 2025 The Heart That Trusts: Surrendering Understanding for Divine Guidance Trust holds a vital position in Christian spirituality, inviting believers to let go of the illusion of self-sufficiency and to embrace divine guidance. Proverbs 3:5–6 encourages us: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart Read more
Written by Lesallan August 9, 2025 Global Christianity and Transformative Praxis: Personal Reflections on The Next Christendom The emergence of global Christianity signifies a profound shift in the center of gravity for the faith, moving from traditional Western strongholds to vibrant communities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Philip Jenkins Read more
Lesallan | August 8, 2025 Everyday encounters invite us to practice two simple yet transformative virtues: humility and kindness. Humility roots us in reality—reminding us of our limits, our dependence, and our shared humanity. Kindness lifts us beyond ourselves, calling us to generous hearts, empathetic words, and deeds that reflect Read more
Lesallan Published August 8, 2025 What is Love – A Biblical Definition Lesallan Published August 8, 2025 Love lies at the heart of Christian teaching, serving both as the defining characteristic of God’s nature and the highest standard for human relationships. Through the lens of the King James Bible, love Read more
Lesallan | August 7, 2025 Through the Thorns: An honest acknowledgment of struggle in growth (The Vine, Part V) Lesallan | August 7, 2025 We do not grow up in clean, quiet rooms. Growth happens where the shears flash and the skin remembers. Jesus names it plainly: “Every branch in Read more
Lesallan Published on August 7, 2025 “Is not my word like fire,” declares the Lord, “and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?” (Jeremiah 23:29, KJV). 🔍 Historical Glimpse: Faith in the Crucible Throughout church history, some of the most enduring theological insights emerged not in times of Read more
Lesallan Bostron Aurora Faith-Based Home Institute RELI 501: Foundations of Discipleship August 7, 2025 Living the Legacy: Ancient Wisdom and the Practice of Discipleship Lesallan Bostron Aurora Faith-Based Home Institute RELI 501: Foundations of Discipleship August 7, 2025 Living the Legacy: Ancient Wisdom and the Practice of Discipleship Discipleship is Read more
Published by Lesallan August 6, 2025 Faith in the Everyday: Sacred Rhythms for Ordinary Life Everyday life—work, family, chores—can become a living prayer when small, sustainable rhythms are adopted. This section explores four core sacred practices that honor God’s presence in the mundane and transform routine into refuge. Each practice Read more
Published by Lesallan August 6, 2025 The True Vine: Christ Our Source In the Gospel of John, Christ’s self-identification as the “true vine” within the Farewell Discourse offers a theologically charged metaphor that locates Him as both the origin and sustainer of spiritual life (John 15:1–8, KJV). By naming the Read more