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 20, 2025 Embracing Divine Guidance in Times of Conflict In the intricate tapestry of life, Scripture reminds us that conflict is not an anomaly but an inherent aspect of human existence. As Job 5:7 states, “Man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward” (King Read more…
The Illusion of “Free”: Unveiling True Freedom Through God’s Truth Lesallan | posted May 5, 2025 The Illusion of “Free”: Unveiling True Freedom Through God’s Truth In today’s world, the concept of “free” often comes laden with hidden costs, resembling enticing advertisements that draw us in, only to reveal Read more…
~Lesallan | May 1, 2025 Here is a heartfelt prayer for those affected by the power outage in Aurora, MO, inspired by biblical wisdom and structured with care:~Lesallan Heavenly Father, Creator of light and source of all comfort, we come before You today on behalf of those in Aurora, MO, Read more…