We live in a fast pace individualistic consumer society. By leading this lifestyle, we became overobsessed with production and forgot about the joys of the better life: life of self-transcence, life in community, life of worship, life with meaning and purpose…

My name is Sergey Smal. I am a Christian and I love Jesus. I am married to my beautiful wife Lilie. I have a B.A. degree in Theological/Historical Studies from Oral Roberts University. Currently, I am looking for a good seminary where I can continue my theological education. Also, I am on a church planters team: City On A Hill Church is kicking off in the summer of 2010. That’s the super general picture of my life.

I like to think about life and what it is all about; I like to think about things I observe; I like to think my ups and downs. Some of my observations I like to share. This is what this blog is for.

Please feel welcome to ‘stop and smell the roses’ with me here on the smal blog. Most of the topics will revolve around Christianity and theology, but there will be some more general posts as well. In my post, I pursue to direct myself and the readers towards the better life: towards self-transcendence, towards each other, towards Christ!