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God's Good design; the local church; church is not man-made

God’s Good Design of the Local Church

Posted on September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 by James Williams

For years I sat a few pews back from Mrs. Maggie every Sunday morning. I would walk into the auditorium, and she’d already be in the front row with a smile on her face and her portable breathing machine next to her. I’d lean over her walker to hug her while she said in her…

Resources for parents; kids screen time accountability

Resources for Managing Your Child’s Screen Time

Posted on September 4, 2023August 31, 2023 by James Williams

Technology is advancing faster than parents can keep up. Every new gadget promises new opportunities, but also provides dangers and temptations. Here is a list of resources to help you navigate such difficult questions, provide accountability, and protect your children. Filters/Accountability Software: Canopy– Creates a VPN that monitors all activity on your device (including text…

Remember those in the nursing home

Remember Those in the Nursing Home

Posted on August 21, 2023August 20, 2023 by James Williams

I had recently become a pastor in a new town and wanted to meet some church members living in the local nursing home. I walked through the doors and immediately heard the TV in the lobby blaring loudly. Some residents slept on the couch while others rested comfortably in their wheelchairs watching “Wheel of Fortune.”…

Thinking and emotions in the christian life; Word and Spirit

Thinking and Emotions in the Christian Life

Posted on August 14, 2023August 13, 2023 by James Williams

Human beings are people of extremes. The pages of history give testimony to our ability to diagnose a problem and then overcorrect to an opposite error. Children raised under the pressures of legalism often gravitate toward licentiousness. Reacting against an overemphasis in logic, some have gone to the opposite error of relative truth. The church…

will we work in heaven; rest and work

Will We Work in Heaven?

Posted on August 7, 2023August 6, 2023 by James Williams

Everyone seems so busy in our fast-paced society. There’s always more work to do or places to go. We fill our calendars with appointments and tasks while marveling at our administration skills. We complain about our lack of rest but we seem more afraid of down time, and the threat of burn-out always looms. God…

Enjoying God through his gifts; the goodness of God; idolatry

Joy and Enjoyment

Posted on July 31, 2023August 4, 2023 by James Williams

Sometimes a specific moment hits you hard. Maybe while playing with your kids and hearing them giggle and squeal with laughter you are immediately struck with a deep gratitude. Your whole life seems to flash before your eyes in an instant and you can’t imagine ending up in a better situation than here in this…

Broken, dirty vessels, why doesn't God send angels to preach or share the gospel

Preaching Angels and Dirty Vessels

Posted on July 24, 2023July 25, 2023 by James Williams

The hardest part of preaching is living. I can’t stand before God’s people and proclaim God’s Word without being painfully aware that I’m a wretched sinner. How can I teach others when I don’t have it figured out myself? Why should someone listen to my exhortation to Christlikeness when I fall so far from it?…

Christian hope in dark times; don't give up nor despair, blind optimism

Neither Despair Nor Blind Optimism

Posted on June 5, 2023June 6, 2023 by James Williams

It was the strangest of times, it was the most frustrating of times. How else could one revise Dickens’ famous opening line to describe our current cultural era? Foundational ideas and understandings are changing at lightening pace. The majority opinion from twenty years ago regarding marriage is now viewed as oppressive and unwelcome in public…

Keep picking weeds; weeds in a garden; fighting sin; overcoming temptation

Keep Picking the Weeds

Posted on May 8, 2023May 5, 2023 by James Williams

I wipe the sweat from my forehead with my dirty hands as I look with a feeling of accomplishment. In the ground before me is a small square of tilled up dirt that, Lord willing, will soon flourish with green plants bearing delicious tomatoes, watermelon, cucumbers, green beans, and many other healthy vegetables for my…

Satan wants to isolate you; why you need the local church; why should I go to church?

Satan Wants to Isolate You

Posted on April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 by James Williams

We call the lion “The King of the Jungle” for a reason. Its speed, strength, and stalking abilities strike fear into the rest of the animal kingdom. However, many of its prey are larger or faster, forcing the lion to compensate for these disadvantages through strategy and patience. Generally, it’s the lionesses who hunt 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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If you are looking for a place to serve God, it’s likely there’s a local nursing home in your area filled with men and women made in God’s image who need encouragement and a visit.

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RememberThose in the Nursing Home
RememberThose in the Nursing Home
August 28, 2023
Thinking and Emotions in the Christian Life
August 21, 2023
Will We Work in Heaven?
August 14, 2023
Joy and Enjoyment
August 6, 2023
Preaching Angels and Dirty Vessels
July 25, 2023
Neither Despair Nor Blind Optimism
June 6, 2023
Keep Picking The Weeds
May 9, 2023
Satan Wants to Isolate You
April 18, 2023
Reading Through Leviticus
March 9, 2023
I’ll See You in Heaven
February 21, 2023
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