By Simon Presland A quick search on Amazon shows that almost 140,000 books have been written on the topic of leadership with more on the subject coming out each year. Whether it’s a church, business, or home, an organization rises and falls with its leadership. When discussing leadership, we might think of words like authoritative, […]
By Simon Presland I sat on my second-hand couch in the tiny apartment I had rented, trying to make sense of my new world, the sound of the ticking clock on the mantle my only company. “Funny,” I said aloud. “There was a time when all I wanted was a little peace and quiet.” Looking […]
By Simon Presland A twig of a lady, Tracey* smiles generously whenever she greets someone in the halls of our church. After she started attending, my wife, Trish, and I soon noticed her helping to prepare communion. Then we found her on Monday evenings, ready to give food and snacks to the hungry students who […]
By Simon Presland My friend’s father died in his arms. “Where is God?” he asked me in the days and weeks that followed. Several people I know have lost their jobs for extended periods of time. “Where is God?” was their constant refrain. Over the last couple of years, a few couples in our congregation […]
By Simon Presland Conflict. Just the mention of the word sends shivers down our spines. Images of yelling, screaming, and fighting come to mind. People will do almost anything to avoid a conflict. But conflict is part of everyday life. Jesus put it this way: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! […]
