Devotional – God’s Calling and Promises Lesallan Bostron Ohio Christian University BIB2015 Old Testament Interpretation (ONLF23) Professor Mark Godbold July 12, 2023 Devotional – God’s Calling and Promises God has never called this student to do anything that has disrupted God’s plans, the plans that He has for each of Read more…
Written By Lesallan – July 9, 2023 Are things now as difficult as they were for the Prophets in the Old Testament? Many people face difficult challenges in our modern world that can cause them to question the presence of a higher power and the possibility of a positive future. Read more…
Written By Lesallan – June 30, 2023 What is the Purpose of Existence At some point in our lives, it’s common to ask ourselves about the purpose of our existence. This can bring feelings of confusion or hopelessness. However, there are ways we can seek guidance and hope to find 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…
Bach vs. Handel – Fine Arts Appreciation Written By Lesallan Bostron FNA1000 Fine Arts Appreciation (ONAA58) Ohio Christian University Dr. Brent Nolte May 24, 2023 Bach vs. Handel – Fine Arts Appreciation Baroque music is a Western classical music style composed from 1600 to 1750. Baroque music boasts several vital 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…