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by Pastor Ben Francis
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What I’m Reading: April-May 2023
“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of...
Ben Francis
May 31, 20235 min read
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What I'm Reading - March 23'
"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies . . . The man who never reads lives only one.” -George R.R. Martin Theology Powerful...
Ben Francis
Mar 31, 20235 min read
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What I'm Reading - February 23'
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” -Dr. Seuss Here's this...
Ben Francis
Feb 27, 20234 min read
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What I’m Reading: January 2023
Well, another year has come and the pages continue to turn! I have been encouraged lately that many of my friends have posted about their...
Ben Francis
Jan 31, 20235 min read
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What I’m Reading…November-December 2022
Life being what it is, I forgot to post a reading update for November, so I’ve combined these last two months into one. The end of the...
Ben Francis
Dec 9, 20224 min read
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What I'm Reading - October 22’
October is my favorite month of the year, mainly because of the Autumn season and the changing of the leaves. October has also brought a...
Ben Francis
Oct 31, 20223 min read
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What I’m Reading - September 22’
September 2022 In his book, The Conviction to Lead, Dr. Al Mohler writes these words, “When you find a leader, you have found a reader....
Ben Francis
Sep 26, 20223 min read
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Help for Christian Parents.
Resources for Christian Parents Our church is currently studying through Ephesians, and this coming week we come to the passage on...
Ben Francis
Sep 20, 20222 min read
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What I’m Reading - August 22’
It's back to school month! Life changes with the shifting of the seasons, and as we prepare for the fade of summer into fall, so too life...
Ben Francis
Aug 22, 20225 min read
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What I'm Reading - July 22'
What I'm Reading - July 22' July has been a busy month, unsurprisingly. Summer brings all kinds of activities, schedule changes, etc. Our...
Ben Francis
Jul 29, 20223 min read
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Are We Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids?
Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids A Review Parents, are we raising emotionally healthy children? It's a tough question. It's tough because...
Ben Francis
Jul 24, 20225 min read
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I Love American History!
As we celebrate America’s 246th birthday—a good and proper celebration—we have much to be thankful for, and much to reflect upon. America...
Ben Francis
Jul 4, 20222 min read
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What I'm Reading, June 2022
June has been a good month for a number of reasons, but it's been an especially good month in the book department. I’ve been thoroughly...
Ben Francis
Jun 23, 20223 min read
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What I'm Reading These Days... May 22'
For my friends who are following along, or to those who want some recommendations for reading, here is the May update on what I’m...
Ben Francis
May 24, 20222 min read
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What I'm Reading These Days...
It will come as no surprise to anyone that I am a big fan of books. I love books. Books make up a big part of my life. I turn to them for...
Ben Francis
Apr 18, 20223 min read
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