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Jac Filer

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Jac Filer is a lifelong resident of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where he presently lives with his family and his dog. Since 2020, he has been enjoying a second career as a freelance Christian writer and is an ongoing contributor to multiple blogs, websites, and devotional apps.
Drawing on his experience as a lay preacher and Bible study leader, Jac’s passion for helping others to learn and grow in God’s word led him to write articles and devotionals for various Christian blogs, mobile apps, and websites. The very act of writing compounded Jac’s desire to write even more.
Jac has published one Advent devotional and one novel, with more on the way. Keep an eye out for more stories and more formats as Jac looks forward to continuing to share the ...more

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Average rating: 4.8 · 15 ratings · 6 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Preparing for Jesus: An Advent Devotional 4.70 avg rating — 10 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Widower and the Washer: A Memoir it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Coin and Dagger: A Biblical Novel by Jac Filer (Goodreads Author), Angela Filer (illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Wrestling with Political Violence

As I write this, America is newly embroiled in a national discourse over political violence. If you are reading this in the year 2025, you know that the killing of Charlie Kirk was the flashpoint for this dialogue. You also know that the tone isn’t good, and there is still much vitriol and finger-pointing dominating the discussion.

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This is the most thoughtful book on the subject of book banning that I've encountered. Too many such books seek to incite, while On Book Banning truly wants to engage. Though the author expresses progressive views and hopes to steer the reader toward ...more
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John Fetterman's candor and unfiltered demeanor come across perfectly in this memoir. Though I often disagree with Fetterman's positions on policy matters, I enjoyed learning about the experiences and passions that have shaped his political outlook. ...more
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This is a fun and quick little mystery. I've not read The Appeal, but that didn't keep me from getting a handle on the cast and all their personality quirks quickly, which was helpful. In addition to the twists and tiny clues, this book takes a sharp ...more
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