Gregory E. Lang's Blog, page 14
August 7, 2012
Christian Leadership Part II
Jesus charges us to take up his mission in our generation to bring glory to God so that his kingdom may continue to come through the work of his people. This means putting into action what Jesus has commissioned us … Continue reading →
August 1, 2012
Christian Leadership, Part 1
In John 13:1-17, we read of Jesus, Son of God and Savior of the world, kneeling down on the very last night of his life to wash the dust from the feet of his disciples. What does this story tell … Continue reading →
July 26, 2012
Pray Every Day
Pray continually, on all occasions with all kinds of prayers, thanksgiving and requests, for the Lord is faithful, and as you draw nearer to him he will strengthen and protect you, growing you in righteousness and enriching you with blessings. … Continue reading →
July 22, 2012
Count to Three – Again
Make counting to three a habit. Counting to three implies self-control; it leaves enough time between a stimulus and a response to change your mind. Self-control refers not only to abstinence from self indulgence, but control of the temper, the … Continue reading →
July 12, 2012
Forgive and Be Forgiven
You cannot be forgiven without also being one who can forgive. It seems natural to remember the trespass one has committed against you, and to then steer clear of that person, avoiding future negative encounters. But keeping score and holding … Continue reading →
July 2, 2012
Strengthen Your Foundation
Do more than just read the Bible, do what it says. Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, patience; and to patience, service for God; and to … Continue reading →
June 26, 2012
A New Ending
You cannot start a life over, but you can change the way it may end. You have (or certainly will) hit many potholes in your life; you may even have already driven into a ditch. But you survived. Today when … Continue reading →
June 18, 2012
Strength Made Perfect in Weakness
To serve God with any success, for doing God’s work well, we must know our own weakness. If we march into battle in our own strength, when we boast, “I will conquer,” defeat is not far away. God will not … Continue reading →
June 12, 2012
Study the Word
The purpose of the Scriptures is to inspire blessed hope through the promise and comfort they offer to those who suffer for God. Everything that was written was written to teach you, so that through the encouragement of the Scriptures … Continue reading →
June 5, 2012
Rest in Assurance
We live by faith, not by sight. Faith in Christ pleases God. It is not works, but one work, that is required, a faith that would enable you to rely on Christ and from such faith to lead a Christ-like … Continue reading →
