Christian Encounters, a series of biographies from Thomas Nelson
Publishers, highlights important lives from all ages and areas of
the Church. Some are familiar faces. Others are unexpected guests.
But all, through their relationships, struggles, prayers, and
desires, uniquely illuminate our shared experience.
Francis of Assisi has inspired the church for centuries. Francis
took the gospel literally, following all that Jesus said and did
without limit, and his devotion led to a life filled with miracles
and wonders.
Born to a wealthy cloth merchant in Assisi, Italy, Francis
didn't seem destined for the life of prayer and poverty that he
chose. Bankrolled by his father, and with natural good looks and
personality, Francis indulged in worldly pleasure. He had a ready
wit, sang merrily, and delighted in fine clothes and showy display.
Serious illness brought the young Francis to see the emptiness of
his frolicking ways and led him to a life of prayer and unbridled
devotion to Scripture. He gave over all his possessions to the poor
and embraced a life of simplicity and poverty, transforming him
from a self-centered youth to a man living for God and a model of
complete obedience.
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