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Ordinary Faithfulness in the Christian life, a cup of cold water, Mark 9

Ordinary Faithfulness in the Smallest Tasks

Posted on August 26, 2019 by James Williams

Growing vegetables is slow and steady work. Hours are spent and calories are burned for what oftentimes seems fruitless (er, veggie-less?). While the work is at its highest in the spring, it certainly doesn’t start there. Investments must be made even now that will affect next season. Today, the peel of my daughter’s banana will…

Remembering God's Faithfulness, Psalm 9, Worry about tomorrow

Our Worry and God’s Unblemished Faithfulness

Posted on August 19, 2019 by James Williams

I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds (Psalm 9:1). I roll over in bed and check the clock for the 50th time. My alarm will go off in a few hours, but fearful anticipation about tomorrow keeps my mind alert and my heart racing….

A Time for everything; Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. God's Sovereign Timing

A Time for Everything

Posted on August 12, 2019 by James Williams

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to…

6 Reasons Christians Should Be Readers; Theology; Reading; Learning from others; inspiring stories

6 Reasons Christians Should Be Readers

Posted on July 21, 2019 by James Williams

It’s been a long day. You’ve completed your daily tasks at work, ate your dinner, enjoyed time with your family and put the kids to bed. Now, it’s your “me time.” What should you do? Find a new series on Netflix? Play a new video game? Imagine sitting in a crowded waiting room at the…

Unshakable Joy in the Pit of Despair, Joy, Peace, Psalm 4, reformed

Unshakable Joy in the Pit of Despair

Posted on July 8, 2019 by James Williams

You have put more joy in my heart then they have when their grain and wine abound. In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. -Psalm 4:7-8 I went to church camp every summer during high school. The five days at camp would be…

Ephesians 5:25-2 time, the days are evil

Walk in Wisdom for the Days are Evil

Posted on July 1, 2019 by James Williams

Ephesians 5:15-16, “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” Paul begins Ephesians 4 with an appeal to “walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called.” He spends much of the rest to…

how should I approach God? Revelation 1, reformed, gospel

Fear or Boldness: How Should We Approach God?

Posted on June 17, 2019 by James Williams

There are certain moments that seem to capture the essence of fatherhood, and these memories are the ones I’m sure I’ll cherish long after my children are grown. One such moment is when daddy comes home after work. As I walk through the door, the first thing I see is a table surrounded by hungry…

Memorize Scripture, Psalm 1

Memorize Psalm 1 With Me

Posted on June 10, 2019 by James Williams

The warm weather, the smell of BBQ, and smiling teachers tell me one thing: summer is here! Amidst all the summer activities, who would be willing to do a summer Scripture memory challenge? I know memorizing Scripture can be difficult, but, like any other discipline, we must strive to be diligent. The value of storing…

Our plans, God's will; Not my will but your will be done. James 4:13-16

Our Plans and God’s Will

Posted on May 27, 2019 by James Williams

Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit’- yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes….

The Lord's Pruning, Sanctification, John 15

Pruned by the Master Gardener

Posted on May 13, 2019 by James Williams

The cold grasp of winter is losing its grip and being overpowered by the warm embrace of spring. My yard has transformed from brown to green, and the eery stillness has morphed into buzzing insects and the smell of freshly-cut grass. Evenings spent near the fireplace have become sunny outings in the garden planting veggies…

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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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