Evaluating the Impact of the Crusades on the Church: Medieval Legacy and Contemporary Relevance

Lesallan Evaluating the Impact of the Crusades on the Church: Medieval Legacy and Contemporary Relevance Between 1095 and 1291 CE, the Crusades—an influential series of military expeditions—significantly transformed both medieval Christendom and the modern world. Pope Urban II’s sermon at Clermont in 1095 framed these campaigns as penitential pilgrimages grounded Read more

Faith Rooted in History: Luke 1:1–4 and the Call to Humble, Diligent Study of the Church’s Story

Lesallan Bostron posted Aug 19, 2025 4:41 PM Faith Rooted in History: Luke 1:1–4 and the Call to Humble, Diligent Study of the Church’s StoryA Devotional Reflection for the Global ChurchInspired by Luke’s Historical Method and Commitment to Truth Lesallan BostronOhio Christian UniversityTHE3300 Historical Theology II (ONL25F2)Dr. Steven RubyAugust 19, Read more

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