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.

Feb 1510 min read

A Pastoral Guide to Preparing for a Funeral.

**Note, this post is written in view of North Carolina Law.** Funeral planning comes during some of the most difficult moments of our...

Nov 13, 20237 min read

The Priority of Sunday Christian Worship

Is Sunday morning Church important? With the rising list of activities and committments facing us today, is gathering with our Church...

Jan 19, 20237 min read

Sing Louder, Men!

A Guest post by Rev. Justin Morehead Colossians 3:16 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another...

Aug 17, 20222 min read

Be Thou My Vision - A Hymn

I have set the LORD always before me. - Psalm 16:8 Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art....

Aug 7, 20222 min read

Ancient of Days - A Hymn

Ancient of Days CityAlight Credits: Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson, Michael Farren, Jesse Reeves Verse 1 Though the nations rage Kingdoms...

Sep 27, 20212 min read

Forever: A Hymn

The Hymn... Give thanks to the Lord our God and King His love endures forever For He is good, He is above all things His love endures...

Sep 13, 20216 min read

Trust and Obey

A Hymn As our Church gathered for corporate worship yesterday, the Lord’s Day, we sang the hymn, “Trust and Obey” in response to the Word...

Aug 30, 20214 min read

"Wherever He Leads I’ll Go."

A Hymn. Written and Composed by Rev. B.B. Mckinney in 1936. "Take up thy cross and follow Me," I heard my Master say; "I gave My life to...

Aug 17, 20216 min read

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” By: Robert Robinson, written 1758. Come Thou fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy...