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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…

Reading through the book of Leviticus; what does Leviticus mean? Why is Leviticus so hard to read?

Reading Through Leviticus

Posted on March 6, 2023March 3, 2023 by James Williams

By this time of the year, many well-meaning New Year’s resolutions to read through the Bible in a year have derailed. Most make it through the familiar stories in Genesis. The miracles and sheer power of God on display makes reading through Exodus a breeze. However, many would-be travelers have fallen off the reading wagon…

I'll see you in heaven; granny's last words

I’ll See You in Heaven

Posted on February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 by James Williams

It’s been nearly a year since my last conversation with Granny, but her final words still haven’t left me. Last summer, after a long battle with her sickness, her health began rapidly declining. What I least wanted to happen was near, so I dialed the phone knowing it would be our last conversation. As we…

Doubts and Questions in the Christian life; faith; doubts; trust

Doubts and Questions in the Christian Life

Posted on January 16, 2023January 12, 2023 by James Williams

If faith is the conviction of something we can’t see (Hebrews 11), doubt seems contrary to faith. Yet, doubt is something most believers can relate to. Not necessarily doubting the existence of God, though for some this might be the case, but doubting whether or not God sees us, cares about us, or continues to…

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?…

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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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Keep Picking The Weeds
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
Doubts and Questions in the Christian Life
January 19, 2023
Driven By Awe: Missions
November 14, 2022
Driven by Awe: Faithful Endurance
September 27, 2022
Driven By Awe: Fighting Sin
September 8, 2022
Driven by Awe: Humility
August 22, 2022
Driven by Awe
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