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Death of Martyn Lloyd-Jones; Do not hold me back from the glory; March 1, 1981

‘Do Not Hold Me Back From The Glory’

Posted on March 1, 2021March 2, 2024 by James Williams

He sat in his chair with a noticeable frailty. His suit which normally fit correctly now hung loosely over his weakening body. He reminisced about God’s mercy toward him and sovereign working throughout his life. He rejoiced in his wife of 55 years, still thankful for such a blessing from God. Martyn Lloyd-Jones was in…

Abortion; abortion bans; women's rights, right to choose, pro-life, pro-choice

Please Don’t Kill The Baby

Posted on February 8, 2021February 7, 2021 by James Williams

They say stand against abortion bans, But let us not forget, Abortions bans are murder bans, And there are none of us who get, To decide who lives or dies, That’s a child in the womb, Can you hear the silent cries, As 60 million meet their doom? Women can do what they want with…

Should we pursue unity at all costs?; What's more important than unity; christian unity; church unity; truth; cover-up

Should We Pursue Unity At All Costs?

Posted on February 1, 2021January 31, 2021 by James Williams

In John 17, Jesus prays, “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that…

how can I know god's will?

How Can I Know God’s Will?

Posted on January 10, 2021 by James Williams

All throughout our lives we are faced with decisions and, as believers, we have a desire to make these decisions according to the will of God. However, how do we know? It’s not always easy to know exactly what God wants us to do. A new opportunity presents itself and we find ourselves wondering if…

When its doesn't feel like Christmas; hope; Christ; growing in grace

When It Doesn’t Feel Like Christmas

Posted on December 14, 2020December 16, 2020 by James Williams

The pumpkin in the middle of our dinner table has been replaced with Advent candles. A well-lit tree takes up part of our living room and the Amazon delivery guy is a frequent visitor. We have officially entered the Christmas season. A Different Year Every year we are told this is “the most wonderful time…

death takes and it takes and it takes; resurrection hope; goodbye grandpa

Goodbye Grandpa

Posted on November 22, 2020November 22, 2020 by James Williams

As I finished the sermon, I closed my bible, prayed, and then walked over and stood at the head of the casket. Row by row, the ushers guided people from their seats to the front of the room and out the door. My sister was one of the last ones in the room; she leaned…

Disappointment; Hebrews 11; faith in the unseen; faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen

Disappointment in Things That Are Seen

Posted on November 2, 2020November 20, 2020 by James Williams

My heart pounded and felt like it was pumping acid through my veins. My legs screamed for me to stop, but I couldn’t. There was still another mile to go in the 5k and I knew I had to finish strong. I had my goal pace in mind and had trained diligently over the past…

trusting god's plan, strength in weakness, Jericho and Joshua. trumpets

Trusting When God’s Plan Seems Doomed to Fail

Posted on September 14, 2020September 14, 2020 by James Williams

It was his first major battle as the new leader. He would have to stand before the people and tell them the plan. Filling Moses’ shoes as the leader of Israel would be a difficult task for anyone, and Joshua was about to face a major test. How would he lead the people to defeat…

losing discernment; narcissism in the church; hebrews 5; milk of the word

Losing Discernment

Posted on September 7, 2020August 28, 2020 by James Williams

Narcissism isn’t a new issue, but I’m often overwhelmed by how prevalent it is. It seems to be tolerated, perhaps at times celebrated, even among self-proclaimed Christians. Pragmatism rules the day so that if someone “gets the job done” then we’ll turn a blind eye to their narcissistic ways. I recently listened to a podcast…

Election of 2020; trust not in princes; trust God not government

Trust Not in Princes

Posted on August 31, 2020November 8, 2022 by James Williams

It happens every four years. The rhetoric ramps up, tensions flare, and people vouch for their candidate as two opposing political parties battle for the highest office in the land. Each side presents their promises while also painting a picture of the apocalyptic downfall that will occur if the other side wins. The Importance and…

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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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