Written By Lesallan – June 23, 2023 Music, love, God, Jesus, where does one begin in the world today? These are some of the most profound and universal topics that humans have ever explored. Music is the language of the soul, love is the essence of life, God is the Read more…
Written By Lesallan – June 14, 2023 Expressionism is a painting style that uses altered forms and dramatic colors to express extreme emotions and inner states. Expressionism might be considered an “ism” most sympathetic to a Christian worldview because it recognizes the reality and depth of human feelings, especially those Read more…
The week at Ohio Christian University begins with a devotion to God, the Almighty Creator of all things. This week’s devotional was written by Lesallan and focused on Berlin’s description of Romanticism and Psalms. Berlin’s description of Romanticism (Ashton, 2016) contrasts Psalm 84:2 (NKJV) and David’s emotionalism to be nearer Read more…
Written By Lesallan FNA1000 Fine Arts Appreciation (ONAA58) Ohio Christian University Dr. Brent Nolte June 2, 2023 Haydn vs. Mozart – Classical Music Era The Classical era of Western art music spanned from around 1730 to 1830, succeeding the Baroque era and preceding the Romantic era. This era is marked Read more…
Written and Revised By Lesallan Student at Ohio Christian University May 30, 2023 The Art of the Renaissance and Baroque Europe (Revised) Written and Revised By Lesallan Student at Ohio Christian University May 30, 2023 The Renaissance and Baroque were two significant art movements that emerged in Europe following the Read more…
Martin Luther: The Reformer of Christianity 1517 By Lesallan Bostron (Revised May 19, 2023) Ohio Christian University HIS2010 Western Civilization I (ONLF21) Professor Philip McMurry Originally written on November 4, 2021 Martin Luther: The Reformer of Christianity 1517 Martin Luther’s argument for Reformation (change or alteration) and its challenges Read more…
By Lesallan Bostron FNA1000 Fine Arts Appreciation (ONAA58) Ohio Christian University Dr. Brent Nolte May 17, 2023 Comparison and Contrast – Catholicism and Lutheranism In Catholic worship practices, the priest is entrusted with leading the congregation and providing spiritual counsel and guidance to its members. The priest’s foremost responsibility is Read more…
Revelation (ESV): Revised Book Survey Written by Lesallan Bostron – May 14, 2023 Student at Ohio Christian University General Materials in the Book of Revelation The general material in the Book of Revelation (ESV) is that it is a book written by a prophet named John the Divine, a disciple Read more…
By Lesallan Bostron – May 13, 2023 Revelation 21:1-8 (ESV): Detailed Analysis By Lesallan Bostron – May 13, 2023 Version: ESV Initial Observations & Questions Structure According to the ESV version of the Bible, in Revelation 21:1-8, a new heaven and earth are described, which occurs after the Tribulation and Read more…
Written by Lesallan Bostron – May 11, 2023 BIB3560 Revelation (ONLSP23) Ohio Christian University Pastor Alexander Soultz Insights Found in Revelation 17 (ESV) Below are the five most significant insights that this student has found in the Book of Revelation, chapter 17 (ESV): Revelation chapter seventeen begins by describing the Read more…