Christian Devotion
Deepening Our Relationship with God
LesallanConcordia Theological SeminarySpiritual Formation and DiscipleshipDepartment of Spiritual FormationDr. Miriam K. HartFebruary 8, 2026 Deepening Our Relationship with GodLesallanConcordia Theological SeminarySpiritual Formation and DiscipleshipDepartment of Spiritual FormationDr. Miriam K. HartFebruary 8, 2026 Abstract This essay presents a practical, theologically informed approach to deepening an individual’s and a community’s relationship with Read more
Bible Study
Weekend Devotional — February 7–9, 2026
Author: LesallanAffiliation: The Christian ThingDate: February 7–9, 2026 Introduction Waiting is not merely a passive interval between events; in the Christian life it is an active posture of trust, attention, and formation. The Scriptures repeatedly call God’s people to wait—waiting that strengthens the heart, refines hope, and opens us to Read more
Academic Reflections
When Plans Stall and Resources Run Low: A Theological and Practical Response
Author: LesallanDate: February 5, 2026 When Plans Stall and Resources Run Low: A Theological and Practical Response This essay examines Christian responses to financial hardship and interrupted educational plans, integrating biblical theology with practical guidance. Drawing primarily on Matthew 6:25–34, Philippians 4:19, and Romans 8:28 (New International Version, 2011), the Read more
Devotions, Faith Practices, Scripture Reflections, Encouragement, Prayer Resources
Mid Week Devotion — Wednesday February 4, 2026
Lesallan | February 4, 2026 Beside You: Wednesday Reflection on Hebrews 13:5 (KJV) God is all we have, and when everything else feels uncertain, that truth steadies us. Today’s mid‑week devotion centers on the quiet, steady presence of God who never leaves and walks beside us through every ordinary hour Read more
Community Engagement
Come Jesus Come: Creating a Unique Perspective — Lesallan
Come Jesus Come: Creating a Unique Perspective — Lesallan February 3, 2026 Waiting on God to speak What Would Jesus Do in this world today? Come Jesus Come: Creating a Unique Perspective — Lesallan This paper argues that in 2026, Jesus’ public posture would prioritize radical, non‑partisan love, prophetic critique Read more
Bioethics and Public Health
Technology and the End of Mankind: AI, Biolabs, and the Moral Imagination
Technology and the End of Mankind: AI, Biolabs, and the Moral Imagination Abstract This paper examines how advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and contemporary biological research intersect with social inequality and eschatological imagination, arguing that technological capability without robust ethical governance can create pathways to catastrophic outcomes. Drawing on philosophical analyses Read more
Devotionals
Devotion for February 1, 2026
Devotion for February 1, 2026 This morning, on the first day of a new month, you may feel a mix of relief, hope, and a little unease. Change can be gentle or sudden, welcome or unwelcome, but it always asks us to move. Today is an invitation to notice what’s Read more
Christianity
Devotional: “The God Who Finishes What He Starts”
Lesallan | January 31, 2026 ✨ Devotional: “The God Who Finishes What He Starts” Scripture:“Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” — Philippians 1:6 (NKJV) Reflection There is something deeply comforting about Read more
Christian Reflection
Rest That Restores
Lesallan – January 30, 2026 Rest That Restores Take a moment to breathe in the quiet of the coming weekend. Let this devotion be a gentle invitation to step out of the rush and into a small, sacred space where your heart can settle and your spirit can be refreshed. Read more