July 14, 1099. Jerusalem froze in anticipation of the Crusaders’ assault. People of all ages and different faiths gathered in the square to listen to the mysterious old man, Kopta. The crowd asked him questions about their anxieties, their enemies, and the battle. Today—centuries later—the sage’s answers are still just as true, because he spoke of values that time cannot overpower. Who we are, what we fear, and what we hope for is grounded in our inner knowledge and faith—and does not depend on external circumstances.