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December 08, 2007 - Since first writing GrandMamma’s Prayers more than five years ago, author and pastor, JG Langston has learned much about what practical “Christian Living” means. “It seems there are so many pieces to the puzzle of what Christians should and shouldn’t do, that many young Christians (and older ones), find it easier and simpler to fit in rather than risk being labeled as an oddball,” Langston said. “I easily relate to these feelings of frustration and confusion having lived the highs and lows of Christianity for more than thirty-three years.”
“A simple conversation with a friend opened my eyes to the absolute confusion so many Christians are facing regarding the fundamental concepts of Christianity,” says Langston. “I’ve dealt with this confusion in my teaching, preaching and personal advice to others but I had yet to do so in the printed media. However, this pattern of wandering is so pronounced in the Christian body that I felt compelled to write this introductory handbook to practical Christian living.”
In his book, Langston addresses such essentials as, “Prayer,” “Bible Study,” “Church Attendance,” “Alcohol, Is Moderation Okay?” “What is Adultery, What is Fornication?” “How Can I Be A Witness to Others,” “Hey, Where Did My Old Friends Go?” and other “fruits” and decisions of Christianity that seemingly has caused many to run aground or be stuck in.
When Langston penned his first book, he was serving as a commissioned officer in the navy and just learning how to write professionally. He has since dialoged more extensively with editors and established authors to learn how to better construct a story and develop a dialogue that is more natural. He also consulted with other friends and pastors in Italy to give a sanity check to his latest book.
“I’ve grown tremendously as a writer since the first drafting of GrandMamma’s Prayers. I’ve matured as a person and that has definitely been brought into my writing style as well. I’ve also learned so much about the art of writing since I’ve begun corresponding with different editors and authors. You can never learn too much when it comes down to your craft. You can only better yourself with further education,” Langston said.
In addition to Okay, I’m Saved, Now What? Langston is the author of:
GrandMamma’s Prayers. Trafford Publishing, Lulu Incorporated Publishing, 2002, 2004
The Building of a Church. Lulu Incorporated Publishing, 2005
Out of the Ashes. Lulu Incorporated Publishing, 2006
For more information go to JG Langston’s website at www.lulu.com/james_langston
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