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Growing in Grace- Links 12/13

Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 by James Williams

A collection of links from around the web: Devotionals I Recommend for a New Year “With 2021 quickly waning, many of us are beginning to think about a devotional approach for the year ahead. Some are looking for a resource that will serve as the main component of their devotions and others for something that…

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…

Waiting, waiting on the Lord, Trusting, mount up with wings like eagles

The Dreaded Answer

Posted on October 25, 2021October 22, 2021 by James Williams

We absolutely hate it. It’s vile and wretched and rarely the answer we want to hear. Yet, unfortunately, we often find it a regular part of life. What is this four-letter response that leads us to wince when we hear it? Wait. None of us like to wait. Whether it’s the DMV or the line…

Union with Christ; bride and bridegroom

Six Characteristics of Union With Christ

Posted on October 18, 2021January 27, 2022 by James Williams

One of the great encouragements of Scripture is that believers are said to be “in Christ.” Not only have we been forgiven and redeemed, we have been united with Christ. While this is great news, this doctrine can often be mysterious. The better we understand this great truth the more we’ll be encouraged in our…

Foster Care; Love hurts; the love of God

Love Hurts: Deep Sorrow and Profound Beauty

Posted on October 4, 2021October 7, 2021 by James Williams

As we pulled into the parking lot, I saw a little blonde dash across the playground like a gazelle. I couldn’t believe how big she had gotten in such a short time. In the backseat of the van my daughter squealed with excitement. We hadn’t seen our former foster daughter in over a year but…

New birth; 7 evidences of being born again; Martyn Lloyd-Jones

The New Birth: 7 Evidences of Regeneration

Posted on September 20, 2021October 3, 2021 by James Williams

Regeneration is God implanting a new life, a new disposition within us. In that moment, we go from our natural mindset that opposes God to a new spiritual mindset that knows and loves God. Such a change is so drastic, Jesus said it’s like being born again (John 3). A newborn shows signs of life…

Comparison; comparing ourselves to others; apples and oranges; Exodus 31; God's specific gifts

Uniquely Gifted: Overcoming Comparison

Posted on September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 by James Williams

Healthy competition can lead us to work harder and achieve more than we ever thought possible. However, competition’s ugly cousin, comparison, promises to help us achieve more but often leaves us in despair. It debilitates and discourages, leaving us feeling insignificant and purposeless. It reminds us there is always someone else who is more successful,…

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Growing in Grace- Links 8/30

Posted on August 30, 2021August 29, 2021 by James Williams

A collection of links from around the web to encourage your growth in grace! The Gold Mine in the Local Church “God has uniquely gifted the local church to help the people of God reach the nations for God. Though you can mine the depths of the minds of great authors in their books, your…

Martyn Lloyd-Jones on science; the limitations of science; science is not omniscience

Lloyd-Jones on the Limitations of Science

Posted on August 23, 2021August 22, 2021 by James Williams

Before beginning his ministry, many viewed Martyn Lloyd-Jones as the next “up and coming” doctor. He received the best medical training and others noticed his abundant abilities, including his instructors. Dr. Lloyd-Jones was no stranger to science and saw much value in it. However, he also saw its limitations. For example, Lloyd-Jones warned that many…

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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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