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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…

Growing in Grace, Links from around the web, Blogs that encourage spiritual growth, reformed

Growing in Grace- Links 9/8

Posted on September 10, 2020September 9, 2020 by James Williams

From the blog this week: Losing Discernment Why We Should Root Our Theology in Church History “Like trees, let’s build from the foundations set before us. Let’s learn from the lessons already learned. Let’s discern where others were perhaps misguided and study where and how they flourished in proclaiming truth. Let’s seek to add another…

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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, 2020August 28, 2020 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…

Growing in Grace, Links from around the web, Blogs that encourage spiritual growth, reformed

Growing in Grace- Links 8/27

Posted on August 27, 2020August 26, 2020 by James Williams

From the blog this week: Ask for Help Below are some links from around the web to encourage you this week! Honoring Those We Disagree With “The world teaches us that to love or honor means to agree; it’s called tolerance. And tolerance is a cheap alternative to Christian love. It’s not actually loving, and…

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Ask for Help

Posted on August 24, 2020August 22, 2020 by James Williams

I long to be a patient father who always shows kindness towards his children and responds to every inquisition with grace and long-suffering. The Spirit is helping me, but at times my flesh responds to onslaughts of random questions with noticeable frustration. Sometimes my children ask for help at the most inconvenient times and my…

Growing in Grace, Links from around the web, Blogs that encourage spiritual growth, reformed

Growing in Grace- Links 8/20

Posted on August 20, 2020August 19, 2020 by James Williams

From the blog this week: Joy in Sorrow Christians: Don’t Date Non-Christians  “When you are married to someone who does not share your same fundamental beliefs, then your life is going to feel like two people rowing on opposite ends of a boat in different directions, pulling two different ways. This will apply in making…

joy in sorrow

Joy in Sorrow

Posted on August 17, 2020August 14, 2020 by James Williams

My mother-in-law, Lorraine, sits in the sunroom every morning and drinks her coffee with toast. From her blue recliner she can see the small pond in the back with the two white egrets who regularly perch on the dock. She laughs as the rooster crows then boastfully struts along trying to impress the hens (who…

Growing in Grace, Links from around the web, Blogs that encourage spiritual growth, reformed

Growing in Grace- Links 8/13

Posted on August 13, 2020August 12, 2020 by James Williams

Six Core Things Teens Need From the Church – When the Headlines Are Horrifying – Most Americans Are Unitarian Universalists

unchanging god, changing times

Resting in a Timeless, Unchanging God

Posted on August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 by James Williams

As I walked down the aisle trying to find the next item on my grocery list, I saw a familiar face. He recognized me at the exact same moment and we both smiled and walked toward one another with excitement. As I approached, I instinctively started to put out my right hand to greet him…

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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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