Author: Dal Stanton
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2/15/2023 – What is love?

From Ira Kapitonova in Kyiv (Day 356): This I know, that God is for me.In God, whose word I praise,in the Lord, whose word I praise,in God I trust; I shall not be afraid.What can man do to me?Psalm 56:9-11 It’s Valentine’s Day, and while my Facebook feed is filled with cards, flowers, hearts, and…
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2:15/2023 – Belgorod Dnestrovsky

From Lyuda Betina (357): Dear brothers and sisters, We had a good day yesterday and we hope your day was good, too. It was nice to see people with flowers everywhere, it made the whole day joyful. I came to the café early, there were not many people. I saw a military man at the…
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2/14/2023 – Russian losses?

From Doug Shepherd in L’viv: Russia may have lost an entire brigade (5,000 men) of the (not very) elite 155th naval infantry while storming #Ukraine’s eastern town of Vuhledar, according to a report. A “large number” of 🇷🇺 forces, including the command staff, were “destroyed.”
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2/14/2023 – Defending themselves IS NOT escalation but the defense of a basic human right (Video)

From Doug Shepherd in L’viv: These were normal citizens living their lives until the genocidal invasion of Russia. Now they fight for the right to exist. Any action to defend themselves IS NOT escalation but the defense of a basic human right. More weapons, more planes, more humanity. The world is livestreaming a genocide. What…
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2/14/2023 – Kiev or Kyiv?

From Doug Shepherd in L’viv: For some who have asked about the spelling of the capital of Ukraine. The spelling “Kiev” is based on the the RUSSIAN transliteration of the UKRAINIAN capital. It’s not about “English pronunciation” “Kiev” represents Russian colonization & oppression of Ukraine. “Kyiv” shows recognition and respect for UA freedom, independence, and…
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2/13/2023 – Crimes of Genocide: Ukrainian children forcefully deported to Russia

From Ira Kapitonova in Kyiv (Day 355): Cast your burden on the Lord,and he will sustain you;he will never permitthe righteous to be moved.Psalm 55:22 I often think about the children who live through this war. Their experiences are different, and they all cope differently, but I keep praying for their hearts not to be…
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2/14/2023 – Churches are mobilized for ‘Crates for Ukraine’
From Jamie Peipon Jackson, MS): This map shows where supplies from the Crates for Ukraine program have reached their final destination. You can see that supplies are going mostly to areas that have been recently liberated, and in many cases to places that are still under occupation. It is amazing to think that each pin…
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2/14/2023 – Belgorod Dnestrovsky: Threat of Moldova

From Lyuda Betina (Day 356): Dear brothers and sisters, Today when people will talk about love it’s a good reason to tell how God loved this world. As we meet in the café for breakfast I hope to have many opportunities to share the good news of God’s love today. Another thought is about our…
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2/13/2023 – Russian servicemen deliberately disabled military equipment to avoid participating in hostilities.
From Ira Kapitonova in Kyiv (Day 354): With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you; I will give thanks to your name, O Lord, for it is good. For he has delivered me from every trouble, and my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies.Psalm 54:6-7 Our General Staff reported that the Russian…
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2/13/2023 – Belgorod Dnestrovsky: Celebrating 27 years of our church

From Lyuda Betina (Day 355): Dear brothers and sisters, It’s nice to start a new week with good emotions. We had a wonderful day yesterday. It was quiet and we had electricity in the church and there was a festive atmosphere: the music, the preaching, the prayers and many greetings. Our worship was special. There…