Shepherding Thoughts

by Pastor Ben Francis

Welcome to Shepherding Thoughts: An inside look at a Southern Baptist Pastor's comments on navigating popular topics in Christianity and Religion.

Developing a Christian Political Worldview

The 2024 political season will be tumultuous. It already is. That much is a given. Lots will be said and written…and probably thrown. For...

An Open Letter to the Person County Library, and Person County Government from her Pastor-Shepherds.

An Open Letter to the Person County Library, and Person County Government from her Local Pastor-Shepherds. On behalf of the members of...

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One Step Closer…The Senate moves to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

Today—Wednesday, November 16th, 2022—the United States Senate took a major legislative step in the effort to write into law federal...

How Much Longer Can Christians Participate in Public Education?

Thinking critically… How Much Longer Can Christians Participate in Public Education? —This is not a question that would have made any...

The Conveniently Forgotten Aspect of Abortion

Several weeks back, the 87th Texas State Legislature passed what is known as Senate Bill 8, or, the Texas Heartbeat Bill. The bill...

Should I Take the Covid-19 Vaccine?

Should I Take the Covid-19 Vaccine? How should Christians approach the question? A note up front: This will be a long post, so you may...

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On the Chopping Block: The Hyde Amendment

As of today, August 2nd, 2021, the United States House of Representatives has passed a federal budget and it is currently being...