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…
Lesallan | May 24, 2025 Understanding Conflict and Conflict Resolution Conflict is an inherent aspect of interpersonal communication, arising when two or more interdependent parties perceive incompatible goals, limited resources, or obstacles to achieving their objectives (Hocker, Berry, & Wilmot, 2022). This struggle goes beyond mere disagreement; rather, conflict represents Read more…
Lesallan | May 22, 2025 Perspectives on Conflict Resolution: Fable of the Blind Men and the Elephant Conflict is often sustained or escalated by our inability to perceive the entirety of any situation, much like the fable of the blind men and the elephant (Saxe, 2024), where each person’s understanding Read more…
Lesallan | May 18, 2025 Divine Harmony: Exploring God’s Love Through Music and Redemption My assertion (Lesallan, 2025) is that “God loves music and evil people” encapsulates two profound theological themes explored by scholars and theologians throughout history: the divine appreciation for music and the intricate nature of humanity. These Read more…
Lesallan | May 14, 2025 – Aurora, MO, United States The Philosophy of Slow Living: A Path to Intentional Living In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and perpetual busyness, the philosophy of slow living offers a counter-narrative—one rooted in mindfulness, intentionality, and simplicity. Slow living advocates for a Read more…
Lesallan | May 12, 2025 Interpersonal Conflict: A Reflection on My Journey Interpersonal conflicts have long been pivotal in shaping my relationships and personal growth. Though I have always valued deep and authentic connections, I have encountered recurring challenges that have forced me to rethink how I communicate and perceive Read more…