Author: Dal Stanton
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7/5/2023 – I will trust Him to be God and will choose trust over fear
From Ira Kapitonova in Kyiv (Day 496): God is our refuge and strength,a very present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,though its waters roar and foam,though the mountains tremble at its swelling.Psalm 46:1-3 Our intelligence services remind us that…
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7/4/2023 – A Poem of Trust
From Ira Kapitonova in Kyiv (Day 495): On some days, when I lack words, I am grateful for the talent and words God gives to others.This poem was shared a lot online. It was written during the defense of the Donetsk airport in the first phase of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Many say this poem…
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7/3/2023 – Quarter of Ukrainians remain forced from their homes due to Russia’s invasion – British Intel.
From Euromaiden Press: The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine forced a quarter of Ukrainians to leave their homes, fleeing from war, British intelligence reported in its daily update on the Russo-Ukrainian war on 3 July. On 29 June 2023, Ukrainian authorities reported that, under emergency legislation,139,000 Ukrainian citizens were evacuated from the combat zones in…
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7/3/2023 – Processing the Pain
From Ira Kapitonova in Kyiv (Day 494): Rise up; come to our help!Redeem us for the sake of your steadfast love!Psalm 44:26 Throughout the past 16 months, I often remind myself to trust God’s character. I know He is a loving, almighty, omniscient, faithful God. I know that we don’t deserve His mercy, and that’s…
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7/2/2023 – Spain PM Sánchez arrives in Kyiv to meet with Zelenskyy, announces €55 mn aid package
From Euromaiden Press: On 1 July, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited Kyiv on the occasion of the start of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU. Sánchez’s Twitter account published footage of his arrival in Kyiv by train, with the PM’s comment: “I wanted the first event of the Spanish Presidency of the Council…
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7/2/2023 – Shell continues trading Russian gas despite pledge to withdraw
From Euromaiden Press: Despite pledging to withdraw from the Russian energy market, Shell continues to trade Russian gas, sparking controversy and accusations of accepting “blood money.” The multinational oil and gas company says there is a “dilemma” between pressuring Russia and stable energy supplies. The multinational oil and gas company Shell is still trading Russian…
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7/2/2023 – Understanding annexation of Crimea
From Maia Mikhaluk in Kyiv (493rd day): It was past midnight when I finished reading a book last night. It was a fascinating novel about Crimea before its annexation. The main character there is a Ukrainian, but the book helps understand better the people who are native to Crimea – Crimean Tatars. It was really…
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7/2/2023 – Beware of lies
From Ira Kapitonova in Kyiv (Day 493): Send out your light and your truth;let them lead me;let them bring me to your holy hilland to your dwelling!Psalm 43:3 Lord, we need your truth. We need your light to guide us. We need your guidance. We need your victory. The world needs your truth. Tiny lies…
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