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God is everywhere, why should I go to Church? Forsake not the assembling together of believers

God is Everywhere, Why Should I Go To Church?

Posted on May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 by James Williams

“I don’t need to go to a building to meet with God.” “I can read my Bible and pray anywhere.” “I love Jesus, but I’m against organized religion.” I hear these types of statements often, usually as a justification to skip out on the weekly gathering of God’s people (church). It’s true that we can…

Thinning the Peaches; Hebrews 12:1-2

Thinning the Peaches

Posted on May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 by James Williams

“I know it hurts, but you gotta do it.” I could relate to what the man on the Youtube video said. His video taught how to nurture a peach tree to get the biggest and sweetest fruit. This time of the year my peach tree is filled with hundreds of dime-sized peaches, but the secret…

the goodness of god's wrath; why god's wrath is a good thing

The Goodness of God’s Wrath

Posted on April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 by James Williams

Last year, a video went viral that rightly sparked outrage. A man brutally attacked a 65-year-old woman in Manhattan in broad daylight while the attacker shouted out racial insults. The video shows three men watching from the nearby lobby, one of them the building’s security guard. None of the three men did anything to help…

Tips to help understand the book of revelation

Three Tips For Understanding the Book of Revelation

Posted on March 14, 2022March 11, 2022 by James Williams

I’m currently in the “last days” of teaching a bible study on the book of Revelation. I started the study somewhat hesitantly knowing there are so many wild interpretations of difficult passages. However, throughout the study I’ve been constantly encouraged and blessed by the truths of God’s Word. Many believers avoid Revelation because they find…

can't sleep; fear; trust god

All I Have Left

Posted on February 14, 2022February 11, 2022 by James Williams

Fear does its best work in the night. I wake up at 3am struck by a terrible thought stirred by a bad dream. Some fearful situation enters my mind and I wonder how I would handle it. What if something were to happen to one of my kids? What if I lost someone I love?…

Psalm 106; boundless grace; forgiveness; ridiculous rebellion

Ridiculous Rebellion and Boundless Grace

Posted on February 7, 2022February 2, 2022 by James Williams

You are praying, but even as you do so there are doubts. You’ve proven sinful yet again and go to the Lord asking for mercy, but it seems there’s no way he’ll grant it this time. Surely, you’ve worn out your welcome…surely he’s tired of forgiving someone who can’t seem to get it right over…

Tolerating Jezebel; wolf in the sheep pen; church discipline

Tolerating Jezebel

Posted on January 17, 2022January 15, 2022 by James Williams

It should have been an easy victory. So easy, in fact, Israel decided not to send their whole army. Instead, they sent a meager 3,000 troops who, they felt, could easily defeat Ai. But that’s not what happened. What should have been an easy victory turned into an embarrassing defeat and the loss of thirty-six…

immediate grace; dark path; God's plan

Immediate Grace

Posted on January 3, 2022December 30, 2021 by James Williams

I parked my truck and opened the door into the darkness of the morning. All alone on the country road, I began warming up before starting my run. Over the course of the next few miles, I might see one or two cars on the backroads, which makes them a great place to exercise. However,…

favorite reads of 2021

Six Favorite Reads of 2021

Posted on December 6, 2021December 3, 2021 by James Williams

‘Tis the season for “best of the year” lists! So, without further ado, here are a few of my favorite reads for 2021 in no particular order: Deep Discipleship by J.T English How can churches develop deep disciples in a time when so many are highly influenced by social media, the news, etc? English precisely…

walking the streets of gold

Walking the Streets of Gold

Posted on November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 by James Williams

Last week I preached the funeral of a dear friend and sister in Christ. The Lord used her as a constant reminder of his amazing grace to me and so many others. I knew her as Mrs. Jo, and she passed away at the age of ninety-eight. Every Thursday she came to Bible study eager…

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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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Driven by Awe
Driven by Awe
August 3, 2022
God Is Everywhere, Why Should I Go To Church?
May 29, 2022
Thinning the Peaches
May 16, 2022
The Goodness of God’s Wrath
April 18, 2022
Three Tips for Interpreting Revelation
April 7, 2022
Ridiculous Rebellion and Boundless Grace
February 14, 2022
True and False Conversions
February 7, 2022
Tolerating Jezebel
January 24, 2022
Immediate Grace
January 10, 2022
Walking the Streets of Gold
November 21, 2021
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