Lesallan | 7/15/2025 Persistence: A Psychological and Biblical Perspective Persistence, defined as sustained effort toward long-term objectives, plays a crucial role in individual achievement and well-being. In psychological research, the construct of grit—encompassing perseverance and passion for long-term goals—has emerged as a significant predictor of success beyond traditional measures, such Read more…
LesallanOhio Christian UniversityJuly14, 2025 This paper explores the enduring relevance of the Book of Job (KJV) in contemporary society, focusing on themes of suffering, faith, resilience, and justice. Drawing connections between Job’s ancient trials and the global challenges of 2025—including humanitarian crises, mental health struggles, and the impact of technology—this Read more…
Lesallan | July 13, 2025 A Tapestry of Faith: God’s Design in Every Season Throughout my journey, God has woven a tapestry of faith in my life, illustrating His grace, provision, and redemptive purpose. Each thread—moments of joy, seasons of hardship, and opportunities for learning—bears the imprint of God’s sovereign Read more…
Lesallan | July 13, 2025 It Is About What God Wants – Not You When we center our lives on our own desires, we risk missing the very purpose for which God created us. The scriptures remind us that our motives and actions should align with His will, not our Read more…
Lesallan | 07/13/2025 Written by Lesallan | July 13, 2025 Is Humanity Living on a Rock or Sand Formation? The parable of the wise and foolish builders in Matthew 7:24-29 (KJV) presents a powerful metaphor for the foundations upon which individuals and societies construct their lives. When Jesus states, “Whosoever Read more…
Lesallan | July 3, 2025 The Reality of Life and True Religion Life reveals its impermanence through daily trials and joys, as well as the inevitability of change. Without a firm spiritual anchor, human existence can feel aimless and fragmented. The Scriptures offer a lens through which the reality of Read more…
Lesallan | July 2, 2025 Growing Old and Its Effects on the Mind Lesallan | July 2, 2025 Growing Old and Its Effects on the Mind Growing older brings profound shifts in both body and mind. As neural networks reorganize and sensory processing slows, many experience changes in memory, attention, Read more…
🐑 Wolves in Wool: Discerning Truth in a World of Deception “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.” — Matthew 7:15 (KJV) In the heart of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus issues a warning that still resonates today: not Read more…
Lesallan | June 28, 2025 Drawing from the Fountain, seeing in the Light“For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light” (Psalm 36:9, King James Version). A Well That Never Runs DryImagine wandering through a scorching desert, parched and weary, until you stumble upon Read more…
Lesallan | June 27, 2025 Living by Faith as a Single Christian in Aurora, MO Lesallan | June 27, 2025 Living by Faith as a Single Christian in Aurora, MO Introduction:Living alone as a single man in an apartment building can bring unique spiritual challenges. In a small community like Read more…