Lesallan | June 14, 2025 The Everyday Art of Negotiation: A Biblical Perspective Negotiation is often associated with legal settlements, but it is also essential in everyday interactions, particularly when resolving interpersonal conflicts. Whether in professional environments, family relationships, or social situations, negotiation enables individuals to reach mutually beneficial agreements Read more…
Lesallan | June 10, 2025 Solomon’s Role: Mediator or Arbitrator? In the narrative of 1 Kings 3:16-27 (NIV), King Solomon is presented with an intractable conflict between two women, each claiming to be the mother of the same child. Rather than acting as a mediator, whose role is to facilitate dialogue Read more…
Lesallan | June 9, 2025 A Prayer for Discernment, Reconciliation, and God’s Higher Ways Heavenly Father, as we step into this new week, we bow before Your throne, mindful that true wisdom and real peace come only from You. Just as You endowed Solomon with insight beyond human measure, we Read more…
Lesallan | June 7, 2025 Ohio Christian University https://www.ohiochristian.edu COM3440 Conflict Resolution (ONL25SP4) Professor Christina Oda Transforming Conflict: The Power of Learning Conversation Conflict is an inevitable facet of human interaction, spanning professional, academic, and personal environments. Traditional responses to conflict often involve instinctive “fight or flight” behaviors, where individuals Read more…
Lesallan | June 1, 2025 Finding Peace Through Faith: A Reflection on Mindfulness and Surrender I agree with all your people’s statements, if your mind is rampant and not still, I find that I start to notice things outside of my control more. Things that I know I cannot change Read more…
Lesallan Ohio Christian University Personal History and Conflict Perspectives Lesallan Ohio Christian University Aurora, MO May 28, 2025 Personal History and Conflict Perspectives Conflict is not simply an external event, but a tapestry woven from early experiences, cultural heritage, and social influences. My objective—to explore how personal history, worldview, and Read more…
Lesallan | May 27, 2025 Finding Peace Within: Overcoming Inner Battles to Embrace God’s Grace There are moments in my life when I feel as though I am wrestling with myself—conflicted by desires, torn between right and wrong, searching for peace yet battling inner turmoil. James reminds me that my Read more…
Lesallan | May 26, 2025 “Man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward” (Job 5:7, NIV) Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heart open to Your wisdom and grace. Life is filled with troubles, just as sparks fly upward, and yet I trust that You Read more…
Lesallan | May 25, 2025 Language Usage Response: Reflecting on Conflict in Musical Collaboration Conflict, at its essence, often serves as a reflection of our internal beliefs and emotions. In my experience of collaborating musically with a friend on the guitar, the dynamics of our partnership occasionally spiraled into tension Read more…
Lesallan | May 24, 2025 Constructive and Destructive Conflict: A Path to Growth Conflict is inevitable in human interaction, arising in family relationships, friendships, communities, and workplaces. While conflict is sometimes viewed solely as a disruptive force, both constructive and destructive forms coexist. When managed with intention and insight, constructive Read more…