Gregory E. Lang's Blog, page 20

February 8, 2012

Why I Love You, Part 3

Recently and unexpectedly a great and wonderful blessing has visited upon me, and the next time —the last time—has come. I have met a woman, a woman  who reminds me each day why I enjoy being in love, a woman  … Continue reading →
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Published on February 08, 2012 02:52

February 7, 2012

Why I Love You, Part 2

Exhilarated by the dive, I like it when my heart pounds so fast and strong that I can feel it in my chest and hear it in my ears. I enjoy the hope that swells inside, and I look forward … Continue reading →
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Published on February 07, 2012 03:03

February 6, 2012

Why I Love You, Part 1

Looking forward to Valentine's Day, I am posting in segments the introductions to two of my books, beginning with Why I Love You. I wrote it in 2004 for my Jill shortly after she accepted my marraige proposal. I hope … Continue reading →
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Published on February 06, 2012 04:20

February 1, 2012

A Matter of Fact

A believer knows God's hand is always on everything. A believer hears the voice of Jesus saying, "It is I, be not afraid." A believer knows too that God is always wise, and, knowing this, a believer is confident that … Continue reading →
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Published on February 01, 2012 03:02

January 30, 2012

Love Trumps All

Love without hesitation. You cannot profess to follow Christ unless you love all those for whom Christ died. We were instructed to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Love each other so well that there will be kindness and … Continue reading →
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Published on January 30, 2012 03:44

January 25, 2012

Get About Doing Good

In Acts 10:38 we read of Jesus, "He went about doing good." Jesus personally did good deeds. He touched the leper with His own finger, He anointed the eyes of the blind, and He went Himself to the sick and … Continue reading →
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Published on January 25, 2012 03:01

January 23, 2012

Comfort Your Brother

Comfort your brother. Christ, the perfect one without sin, laid down his life for us, sinners, and in return asked that we give comfort to those in trouble, sharing the comfort that we first received from him. If you love … Continue reading →
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Published on January 23, 2012 03:15

January 18, 2012

Walk Straight Paths

Walk straight paths. All that is good lies along the straight path, and on the dark, meandering trail wickedness and deceit are found. Pay attention not only to what Jesus taught, but how he lived. Rise above slander and spite; … Continue reading →
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Published on January 18, 2012 02:53

January 16, 2012

What Lies Ahead

As we are born, so we must die at the appointed time. But just as there is a time to be born, and a time to die, there is also a time to rise again. Death has always been at … Continue reading →
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Published on January 16, 2012 03:14

January 12, 2012

What Once Was Should Be No More

Forget the past. Your old self, the one from your past and before the time of your renewal, was corrupted by your imperfect judgment and unjust desires. Now your new self, guided by righteous obedience, should turn away from all … Continue reading →
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Published on January 12, 2012 04:22