The Secret to a Long Life

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 In the past month, I happened to meet two 94-year olds - at different places and different times. Both of them, walking and talking. Healthy as can be. It truly was amazing! Being the kind of person that I…

I will rejoice in the Lord

I am sitting a school dinner, and the lady beside me introduces herself. She then proceeds to tell me that Dmitriy saved her life. She heard he was my brother in law. But at this point, I'm really confused how he could've saved her life. Then, she shows me a picture of her car: "Just…

Encouraging Words for Today

I absolutely love working in a Christian school, and having the opportunity for my child to get a Christian education. Every Wednesday we have chapel, and today's message was simple, yet so profound. It really spoke to my heart, and I thought about different ways of interpreting the message. Picture this: Four kiddos are competing…

When Life Gets Tough

Maybe the world was always so messed up. I'm not exactly sure. When I was a kid, it seemed pretty good. My parents fed me, clothed me, lavished me with toys, gave me a safe and loving home. I was sure everyone lived like this. Until I became an adult. The protection of my parents…