By Simon Presland A non-believing friend recently asked me, “Why does God want to be worshipped? That sounds pretty prideful to me.” His question caught me off guard. I worship God for many reasons. He is my Lord and Savior, and worship is one way I express my gratitude to him for giving me […]
By Simon Presland Few words seem as ugly, destructive, and painful as cancer. Gentleness, on the other hand, is a beautiful word, conjuring up images of a soft breeze, a lamb, or a newborn baby. The world of cancer is never gentle. And a gentle world would be devoid of cancer. Can these two […]
By Simon Presland As I sit at my computer, hands poised over the keyboard, I’m ready to write something profound. Something revelatory. Something that will offer insight and understanding. But I’m struggling to do so. The reason? I’m writing about God’s holiness. It is one thing to explain how a Christian becomes holy by […]
By Simon Presland You’re doing God’s work, but you are accused of doing everything except working for him. You live a life of humility and service, but people scorn you. You’re kind and benevolent, yet people take advantage of you. How would you react in the face of such a continual negative onslaught? Would […]
By Simon Presland Occult movies like The Rite and The Priest have enjoyed immense popularity. Dan Brown’s Angels and Demons was a runaway best seller. A recent survey showed more than 70 percent of Americans believe in angels and nearly that many believe in the reality of Hell and the devil. A quick survey […]
