Academic Reflections
Held in His Hands: A Week of Ups, Downs, and God’s Steady Plan
Held in His Hands: A Week of Ups, Downs, and God’s Steady Plan
Christianity
Weekly Devotional: Walking in Faith
Reflecting on God’s Guidance in Our Journey As we enter a new week, let us pause and reflect on the ways God has been present in our lives. No matter where we are or what challenges we face, His promises remain steadfast. Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do all things Read more
Christian Devotion
Devotion: One Step in Progress
By Lesallan February 27, 2026 Devotion: One Step in Progress Sometimes, progress can feel slow and almost invisible. Yet, every journey, no matter how long or challenging, is made up of single steps. Today, reflect on the power of just one step forward. Whether it’s a tiny act of kindness, Read more
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
Christianity
Afternoon Devotion—January 13, 2026
Lesallan | January 13, 2026 🌤️ Afternoon Devotion—January 13, 2026 “Making It to the Top of the Hill” There’s something sacred about the climb. The afternoon sun sits a little lower, the shadows stretch long, and the hill in front of you feels both like a challenge and an invitation. Read more
Devotionals
Afternoon Threads: Life in Small Moments — Lesallan
Afternoon Reflection on Life There is a particular hush to the afternoon: light softening, tasks pausing, and the small things that make a life begin to feel like a story. This post gathers a few of those things—the phones and the messages, the money that moves through our days, the Read more
Christian Leadership
Morning Devotion — December 14, 2025
🌅 Morning Devotion — December 14, 2025 Scripture “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”— Psalm 27:1 (NIV) Reflection: Today’s verse reminds us that God Himself is our light and salvation. Fear whispers Read more
Christian Living
Love Out Loud: A Nightly Devotional
Author: LesallanScripture focus: James 5 (NKJV) Personal Journal Entry Date: December 8, 2025Author: Lesallan Reflection Today I am reminded that love is the simplest and most radical thing we can offer. Love asks us to see people as God sees them—wounded, hopeful, and worthy of grace. It calls us to Read more