Break Time

by | Aug 24, 2010 | Staff

cash loans in texas Olga and I are in Finland for a few days, taking a break after such a full summer. We’re here with our ‘sister-in-law-in-law’ Violeta (her brother is married to Olga’s sister). Violeta, pictured above on Pyhäjärvi (Holy...

You know it’s hot when…

by | Aug 12, 2010 | Russia, Staff

from On Life in St.Petersburg by Liz Hulley One thing Americans and Russians have in common is that they both like to complain about the weather, hot or cold. I have a friend from the extreme north of Russia, and she’s always cold. However, when I was in Congo, I...

Back In Russia

by | Aug 7, 2010 | Russia, Staff

Here’s a brief update from Elizabeth Hulley in Russia: I am enjoying being back in St. Petersburg, despite the very warm temperatures!  I immediately moved into a new flat upon arrival, and have been amazed by the outpouring of support, from carrying heavy...

Paradox #1: Security

by | Jun 12, 2010 | Russia, Staff

from On Life in St.Petersburg by Liz Hulley  — I’m starting a series on paradoxes of faith! You know, those aspects that are a little hard to express logically, yet fill us with wonder about God. Today’s topic relates to our life on earth. What kind...

Expressing Intentions

by | Jun 3, 2010 | Russia, Staff

Here’s another post from Liz Hulley — When you are “planning” to do something, what is your degree of intent? I’m just curious because apparently in the Russian language, “planning” is tentative. That is, “planning” to do something means that you still...