October
Father, Francis confronts my comfortable Christianity. I've become expert at explaining why Jesus didn't really mean what he said - why I don't need to sell everything, give to everyone who asks, or stop worrying about tomorrow. My rationalizations might be legitimate, but they might also
October
October 4 is the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, one of Christianity's most recognized figures. Born around 1181 to a wealthy cloth merchant, Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone renamed his son "Francesco" (Francis) after doing business in France. Francis grew up privileged, fashionable, and
October
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? I'm caring for sparrows. I'm certainly caring for you. Trust My provision. You matter to Me.