and Why do I need to be in Paris? .... I had a few tears...

It's super easy to ask the question... "Why Paris?" "Are you sure this is not just a vacation?" "What will you actually be doing there?" These are all valid questions... but I truly am going to share the gospel and thats the reason the Lord has called me to this very dark place. Many people think that europe is a "Christian" nation... but in fact it is not. Some of you might think... but France is where John Calvin ( the famous and respectable theologian... my favorite) was born... yes... and if John calvin were alive today... i'm sure he'd take the attitude of Nehemiah and want to rebuild his home! France is an extremely dark place where there is less than 1% that actually called themselves evangelical christians. 35% would call themselves agnostic. France Needs Jesus. Paris Needs Jesus. Here are a few quotes from the summer project that was just in Paris meeting with french students. Here are things that the french students told the american students... if this doesn't make you shed a tear... think about your neighbor who might be thinking some of these same things...

-“It’s sad to me that you live for something other than yourself.”

Non-believing French student.

-“You talk about God like He’s a boyfriend or a friend; I’ve never heard someone talk about God that way.”

 Non-believing French student.

-“It isn’t proud to be sure of your salvation.”

Non-believing French student.

-“The day before I met you, I had prayed God would send me Christians to hang out with.”

Victor, a young French believer. More on him in the future. Just came to faith 6 months ago!!!! ( our team will have the privilege of walking alongside of him as he grows in His faith!)

-“Your work is much needed here. It isn’t about me, it isn’t about you… it is about God.”

Victor, a young French believer said to the American summer project on the eve of their departure

-“Are you passionate about anything other than God?”

Non-believing French student said to Ruth, an American staff on project

-“So you’re not afraid to die.”

Non-believing French student.

-“If I’m honest, I’m jealous of people with faith because they’re living for something bigger than themselves.”

Patrick, non-believing French student.

-“I’ll read it [the Bible] because I promised you I would.”

Non-believing French student said to an American student on project after receiving a Bible as a gift

-“I’m really surprised you could find someone else to talk to about the Bible.”

French student to an American student on project after seeing him talking to another French student in the Resto.

Jarring quotes. Please partner with me in bringing the gospel to the students of France!