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Category: Poetry

The last funeral; resurrection

The Last Funeral

Posted on April 11, 2022April 6, 2022 by James Williams

As I walk into the funeral, There’s no sadness, grief or tears, But faces full of wonder, No more plagued by fears. No flowers for the family, Not a wailing soul in sight. The clothes weren’t black or mournful, But bright garments of white. No one weighed down by their sorrow, Or grief too strong…

God with us; Emmanuel; poetry

God With Us

Posted on December 20, 2021December 15, 2021 by James Williams

The path is dark and lonely, What am I doing here? All day long, my doubts grow strong, I’m blinded by my fear. My weakness overwhelms me, My thoughts lead me astray, Against my sin, I cannot win, I am not okay. Can anyone be trusted? Anger rules the day. We hide and grin, it…

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…

I will fear no evil; valley of the shadow of death

I Will Fear No Evil

Posted on January 18, 2021January 13, 2021 by James Williams

As I journey through the valley, I see setting sun, Darkness closes in on me, I have nowhere to run. Hidden in the darkness, Enemies abound, In the valley of the shadow, Death is all around. No more rays of light or hope, Why did He lead me here? I hear a distant, still small…

The End of myself; poetry; poems; God's strength in weakness

The End of Myself

Posted on February 10, 2020 by James Williams

I’ve come to the end of myself, My inabilities are made clear, There is so much I cannot do, And it’s failure that I fear. Being a parent is challenging, I cannot change the heart. I teach and model what Scripture says, And hope they don’t depart. Leadership shows my weakness, Victories seem so few,…

George Herbert poems; the sacrifice of christ; passion of the christ; growing in grace

“The Sacrifice”

Posted on November 25, 2019 by James Williams

If you haven’t checked out the poetry of George Herbert, I recommend it. Jim Scott Orrick provides 52 of Herbert’s best-loved poems, along with a guide to help interpret. One of my personal favorites is a narrative poem from the perspective of Christ, “The Sacrifice.” It’s long but good. Check it out: The Sacrifice Oh…

Light pierced the darkness, Christmas, Poetry

Light Has Pierced the Darkness: A Poem

Posted on December 23, 2018 by James Williams

My bitter heart grows heavy, another unanswered prayer, How long O Lord, until you answer And rid the body of this cancer, No, this isn’t fair! My pleas just hit the ceiling, silence fills the air, Now my pain the great enhancer, Taking joy, no more a dancer, How much do you care? Christmas a…

There’s Healing in His Name

Posted on June 5, 2018 by James Williams

I can hear their whispers and feel the awkward stare, they assume because I cannot see, I must not know or care.   They view me as an outcast, my existence, to them, bane I felt their judgment my whole life, and grown numb to the pain.   They think it’s something that I’ve done,…

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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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