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Month: April 2020

character is better than talent; biblical leaders; Anakin Skywalker; downfall;

Character is More Important Than Talent

Posted on April 30, 2020 by James Williams

My son walks around in a Jedi robe nearly 24 hours a day, and at any moment a lightsaber fight is likely to break out among my four children. Even as I type, I look on the table beside me and see a half-completed puzzle of Storm Troopers, Chewie, and Han Solo. The quarantine has…

social distancing Devos; Colossians; growing in grace

Social Distancing Devos- Colossians 2:8

Posted on April 29, 2020 by James Williams

Colossians 2:8: See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. In the previous verses, Paul encouraged the Colossians to walk in Christ by being rooted in him, being established in the faith,…

social distancing Devos; Colossians; growing in grace

Social Distancing Devos- Colossians 2:7

Posted on April 28, 2020 by James Williams

Colossians 2:6-7: Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. Yesterday we looked at v. 6, today we’ll focus our attention on v. 7. Paul provides more explanation on how we are…

social distancing Devos; Colossians; growing in grace

Social Distancing Devos- Colossians 2:6

Posted on April 27, 2020 by James Williams

Colossians 2:6-7: Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. Today, we’ll look specifically at v. 6. Paul summarizes all that he has been arguing up to this point. Jesus is Lord…

the unwanted intruder; sin; destruction; temptation; growing in grace

The Unwanted Intruder

Posted on April 23, 2020 by James Williams

It happens every year. In spite of my best efforts, it continues to show its ugly head. No matter how much I till, rake, mulch, or pull, the intrusive weed somehow finds a way into my garden. Almost mockingly, it maneuvers through layers of mulch and springs forth as the obnoxious, uninvited guest to a…

Devotional, Colossians, Social Distancing, Coronavirus

Social Distancing Devos- Colossians 2:3-5

Posted on April 22, 2020 by James Williams

Colossians 2:3-5: …in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments In Christ are ALL the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Scripture is filled with knowledge about Christ and his work. We discussed in the previous post the importance…

Devotional, Colossians, Social Distancing, Coronavirus

Social Distancing Devos- Colossians 2:2

Posted on April 21, 2020 by James Williams

Colossians 2:2: …that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God’s mystery, which is Christ… In the previous verse, Paul shared his pastoral longing for the Colossians and those in Laodicea. In this verse, he tells them what…

Devotional, Colossians, Social Distancing, Coronavirus

Social Distancing Devos- Colossians 2:1

Posted on April 20, 2020 by James Williams

Colossians 2:1: For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face… In the previous passage, Paul shared the sufferings of his ministry and his willingness to continue suffering for the sake of the church….

Martyn Lloyd-Jones; Uniqueness of the gospel; christ is the only way

Lloyd-Jones on the Uniqueness of the Gospel

Posted on April 20, 2020 by James Williams

Martyn Lloyd-Jones was a guest preacher in many churches all over the world. He typically did not preach in a theologically liberal church unless he felt they were looking for help. On one occasion he found himself in such a situation (for reasons unknown). Murray gives an account of what happened: After listening to a…

Growing in Grace, Links from around the web, Blogs that encourage spiritual growth, reformed

Growing in Grace- Links 4/17

Posted on April 17, 2020 by James Williams

From the blog this week: A Different Kind of Easter Sunday The Scoundrels of Scripture: A 6-Day Video Devotional “Over and over again, Scripture shows us how Jesus interacted with people— people with hopes, dreams, hurts, and disappointments. We’ll hear what Jesus said to those who welcomed him and wanted him, as well as to…

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My name is James Williams and I serve as one of the pastors at FBC Atlanta, TX. I love preaching, writing, reading, growing vegetables, and running. My wife, Jenny, and I have four children and are actively involved in foster care. Read More…

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