Bernard Bangley is a recently retired Presbyterian minister who has written for many years. His previous books include "Growing in His Image, Spiritual Treasure, Near to the Heart of God, "and "Talks on the Song of Songs. "Educated at Hampden-Sydney College and Union Theological Seminary in Virginia, he has held pastorates from the Appalachian Mountains to Sarasota, Florida. He now lives in Lexington, Virginia.