by Ben Kwiatkowski, University of Texas

I would like to share a few stories with you. First, I’d like to tell you about an Italian college student. Then I’ll tell you about the past month I’ve spent with a French student. I’ll conclude with some scripture verses and a story about how our dear Lord Jesus touched my heart and changed the direction of my life.

Daniele D’Avino was born and raised in Domodossola, Italy. A small, beautiful town nestled in the Alps near the border between Italy and Switzerland. Growing up in a typical Italian family, he had the privilege of enjoying a healthy family life at home, and went to a good local school.