Lesallan | October 16, 2025 Critical Thinking and Ethics Critical thinking and ethics are interrelated practices that inform our evaluation of information, assessment of actions, and responsible decision-making in complex situations. Drawing on principles from Weston (2011) and incorporating a contemporary understanding of the connection between critical thinking and moral Read more
Lesallan | October 15, 2025 Between Relief and Restraint: Ethical Choices at Life’s End I approached this ethical scenario from a personal perspective, guided primarily by the principles of principlism—respect for autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice—while also integrating a virtue-ethical sensibility rooted in compassion, fidelity, and stewardship. These commitments influence Read more
Religion and ethics are distinct yet deeply intertwined ways humans make sense of right and wrong. Religion supplies a narrative framework—stories, scriptures, rituals, and a vision of ultimate reality—that shapes moral imagination, defines virtues, and names obligations. Ethics supplies methods for clarifying duties, weighing competing goods, and translating moral insight Read more
Lesallan | October 7, 2025 Faith, Ethics, and Moral Formation: A Personal Reflection by Lesallan Bostron My understanding is that religion and ethics are distinct but deeply interconnected domains. Religion provides a narrative, vocabulary, and normative commitments that shape moral imagination and offer a foundation for moral duties, virtues, and Read more
A Prayer for Today Heavenly Father,Thank You for the gift of this new day. As I rise, I ask for Your wisdom to guide my thoughts, Your strength to steady my steps, and Your love to shape my words and actions. Help me to walk in truth, even when it Read more
Lesallan | October 2nd, 2025 Basis for Ethical Decisions – Response to Casey Good morning, Casey: Thank you for your gracious response and for sharing how prayer and patience shaped your decision. I appreciate how you emphasized not rushing but waiting on God for the right timing and words—that is Read more
Lesallan | September 29, 2025 Illuminating My Journey About Me – Lesallan I am Lesallan, a writer, curriculum designer, and online minister. My life is shaped by faith, storytelling, and a steady curiosity about the world. I grew up in West Allis, Wisconsin, and have lived in Aurora, Missouri, since Read more
Isaiah 40:28 “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.” (KJV) Written by Lesallan | September 26, 2025 A Quiet Call Across Generations There’s a deep, sacred thread that ties us together: faith passed down by someone who prayed, sacrificed, and stayed when it would have been easier to leave. If you feel weary, unseen, or misunderstood by Read more
Lesallan | September 25, 2025 Thinking Clearly, Living Faithfully: Logic and Ethics for Everyday Ministry Introduction In a world filled with opinions, influencers, and digital noise, how can Christians think clearly and live faithfully? Whether you are a teen navigating social media or an adult making leadership decisions, mastering logical Read more