Written By Lesallan – November 15, 2023 Attributes of a Godly Leader According to 1 Timothy 3:1-13 (NIV), there are three crucial attributes I have selected that I believe a local church pastor or small group leader should possess: the capability to instruct, exhibit hospitality, and maintain self-discipline. These traits Read more…
Written by Lesallan – November 9, 2023 I completely agree with the interpretation of the Pauline text: “And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues” from 1 Read more…
Written by Lesallan – November 7, 2023 The Biblical View of the Church The church’s role in the New Testament, particularly in the Pauline epistles, is an extensively studied theme. The Greek term “ekklesia,” which means “called out ones” (Strong, 1890), refers to the community of believers united by their Read more…
Written by Lesallan – November 7, 2023 Generational Views of the Church – Gen Z According to a study by Esqueda (2018), Gen Z is less religious than older generations. They are skeptical of religious institutions and authority figures but remain curious about spirituality and faith. Additionally, they value personal Read more…
Written By Lesallan Ohio Christian University BIB3510 Gospels: Luke (ONLF23) Professor Daniel Rickett September 13, 2023 Devotional – Wicked Tenants (Luke 20:9-19, ESV) The parable of the wicked tenants is a story that Jesus told to illustrate how God’s people had rejected his prophets and, ultimately, His Son, Jesus. The Read more…
Written By Lesallan – July 22, 2023 Who Would You Rather Walk With. . . Hey, what’s up? I’m back with another post for you. Today I want to talk about a question that has been on my mind lately: who would you rather walk with? Cry with the sinners Read more…
Written By Les Allan Hello All: Is it not amazing that we, as Christians, make assumptions based on a person’s appearance? People who profess to be Christians are so caught up in their own beliefs and ways that they reject anyone or anything outside the norm. It is a Read more…
By Lesallan – July 14, 2023 Hey, what is up, everyone? Welcome back to my blog, where I share my thoughts on life, love, and everything in between. Today, I want to discuss a topic that I think is very important and relevant to all of us: leadership. You see, Read more…