what I love about Nantes...

1. Playing a game of soccer with French students
2. The simple pleasure of eating cheese and bread
3. Jumping photos as the sun sets over the Hippodrome
4. The freshness of belief in young Christians
5. Drinking a petit café at a brasserie
6. Singing “En Jesus Seule” under banners that read “Jesus Christ – Notre Esperance”
7. The afternoon sun shining on the grass around the Chateau
8. Learning that Jesus is the only thing great enough to rescue me from myself
9. A rugby match at an Irish Pub with a pint of Guinness and a British friend
10. The adventure of traveling the world for Christ
11. Ordering a bon plan at Mie Caline – “Pain au chocolat, s’il vous plait!”
12. A pair of indoor soccer cleats for only 10 euros at GoSport
13. Studying 1st John
14. Art that is a pack of wolves, glowing circles, guitar-playing birds and a giant wall-bending whale
15. Laser game at Atlantis – “Same team! Same team!!”
16. Realizing that part of my destiny is now – sharing the Gospel of God’s love to anyone, anywhere
17. Worshiping in English and French
18. Moules, frites and vin along the waterfront
19. Meeting wonderful new friends from many countries
20. Riding the tram all over town
21. The fresh colors, light and shapes of French design
22. Growing in my confidence of the Truth I believe
23. Ameliorating my French by speaking it as much as possible
24. Brave warriors of the Nantes STINT team fighting for the hearts of the French
25. Students on vacation from school backpacking throughout Europe
26. Discussing apples with an elderly French lady at Marché U
27. Reading the Bible
28. Gelato from Amorino – une cornetto avec quatre parfums
29. Discovering back alleys, hidden store fronts and indoor malls
30. A tour of Musee des Beaux Arts on a lazy Saturday morning
31. The chance to grow and be stretched beyond my old self
32. Exploring the Jardin des Plantes
33. Midnight kebabs and frites (with Harissa sauce!)
34. The breathtaking majesty of ancient cathedrales
35. Learning to lead, learning to follow
36. Feux d’artifice over the Loire – “Joyeux Quatorze Juillet!”
37. Water droplets of light sprinkling the plaza around the fountain at night
38. Des Petites Ecoliers
39. Brioche avec Nutella
40. Wine tasting at a wine bar with two new French friends