“Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.” Most Christians are familiar with this quote. Some of us have used this quote. Sadly, too many of us are confused by the quote. The quote is widely attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, but did he say it? Did he live by it? Should we?
It’s a familiar question: What should we tell children when a pet dies and they ask whether animals have souls and go to heaven?