spiritual disciplines – A Journey In Life

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

By Lesallan, 4 weeksFebruary 8, 2026 ago

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

By Lesallan, 4 weeksFebruary 7, 2026 ago

Academic Reflections

Formed, Commissioned, Sent: Academic Formation and Missional Practice

—LesallanDecember 17, 2025 Formed, Commissioned, Sent: Academic Formation and Missional Practice Yesterday: Formation and Academic Grounding The period preceding formal assessment—what this essay terms “yesterday”—encompasses the cumulative processes of intellectual formation, spiritual discipline, and supervised practice that prepare students for ministry. In theological education, coursework provides conceptual frameworks for understanding Read more

By Lesallan, 3 monthsDecember 17, 2025 ago