http://www.kristicolas.org Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:48:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Worms I should be used to it by now because it’s so common here, but it still deeply grieves me when someone looks right at me and says, “I’m completely, totally atheist. I don’t want anything to do with God. The longer I live the more convinced I am that there ... http://www.kristicolas.org/?p=93 Prosperous, yet destitute Rouen is an ancient city nestled in a valley along the banks of the Seine River. We have good shopping, delicious bread, medieval cathedrals, green grass year-round, and all the rain you could ever want. We have comfortable homes and good healthcare. The French people are well-educated, well-dressed, ... http://www.kristicolas.org/?p=90 Bonjour from Rouen, Normandy! Thank you for your prayers as I have begun to settle in my apartment and ministry. I am very thankful that my internet service has been connected so I can get back in touch with the world. The Lord has provided day by day for my needs ... http://www.kristicolas.org/?p=89 Psalm 96:3 – “Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all people; for the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised.” Ever since I was a little girl, I have been fascinated with people from other cultures. Here in Stains, on the outskirts of Paris, I am surrounded ... http://www.kristicolas.org/?p=88 Es-tu bien installé? – “Are you all settled in?” The Lord has wonderfully answered your prayers for me during this time of adjustment to French culture. He has shown Himself once again to be the God Who goes before me, seeing to it that all my needs are provided for. I ... http://www.kristicolas.org/?p=87 Bonjour! I am thrilled to be writing to you from the front lines in France. I arrived here safely on April 30th. Before I describe my new surroundings and opportunities, let me fill you in on some blessings from my last month in the US. Rescued by sharp eyes In two instances ... http://www.kristicolas.org/?p=86 La belle province Having returned from a month’s sojourn in Quebec, I am thankful for the Lord’s provision of new friends and prayer supporters, new resources, new ideas, new recipes (scrumptious Quebec specialties), and new French vocabulary. I peppered the missionaries and pastors with questions about missions, ministry, and French sacred ... http://www.kristicolas.org/?p=84 "Because I live, ye shall live also." John 14:19 My Grandpa Thompson went home to be with Jesus on Monday, March 17th. Grandma and my parents knew that the time was near. God gave them some good last memories together. What a special time of year to go home to Heaven. ... http://www.kristicolas.org/?p=83 Super Tuesday (a week early) Last Tuesday I learned that another church here in NH had taken me on for support. When I read the amount I caught my breath – was it enough to get me to 100%? After crunching the numbers I found that God had provided 105%! It’s ... http://www.kristicolas.org/?p=81 Who is on the Lord’s side? Who will serve the King? Who will be His helpers, other lives to bring? . . . By Thy call of mercy, by Thy grace divine, we are on the Lord’s side: Savior, we are Thine! It is such a joy to be on the ... http://www.kristicolas.org/?p=79