Category: Updates
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4/20/2025 — The Risen Lord Reigns!
“For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to…
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4/20/2025 — Christ is Risen!
From: Roman Sheremeta — This Easter, we remember that the resurrection of Jesus is not just a symbol — it is a victory. A victory of life over death, of light over darkness, of hope over despair. Even in the midst of war, pain, and uncertainty, the message of Easter remains unchanged: evil will not…
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4/20/2025 — Silent Saturday
From: Maia Mikhaluk in Kyiv (1151st day) Silent Saturday. When Heaven Seems Silent.The day between the cross and the resurrection. No miracles. No angels. No answers. Just silence. The disciples didn’t know Sunday was coming. All they saw was the sealed tomb. Everything felt lost. And maybe that’s where some of us are right now,…
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4/20/2025 — He is Risen! He is Risen indeed!
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 ESV
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4/19/2025 — How Russia’s War is Devastating Ukraine’s Environment
From: United24 — Russia has taken deliberate aim at Ukraine‘s environment. Vast areas of Ukraine are contaminated with landmines, toxic chemicals, and heavy metals. Hundreds of thousands of square miles of agricultural lands are decimated, the ground water is contaminated, and nature reserves are consumed by fire. To date, Ukraine is investigating 209 criminal cases…
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4/19/2025 — The Ukrainian army is now Europe’s most credible security guarantee
From: Atlantic Council By Pavlo Verkhniatskyi Ever since the first months of Russia’s full-scale invasion in spring 2022, Kyiv has played host to a steady stream of visiting European officials eager to demonstrate their support for Ukraine. With the war now in its fourth year, there are growing signs that this relationship is evolving and becoming…
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4/19/2025 — Putin is attempting to intimidate Merz with yet more Russian red lines
From: Atlantic Council By Peter Dickinson As Germany’s next chancellor Friedrich Merz prepares to boost support for Ukraine, the Kremlin is already seeking to deter him with intimidation tactics. Merz’s response to Moscow’s threats will reveal much about his ability to lead Europe at a time when the continent is attempting to confront the challenging new…
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4/19/2025 — The Edge of Abandonment: Trump’s Ultimatum as Strikes Resume
From: Transform Ukraine By Douglas Landro / April 19, 2025 As US Threatens to “Take a Pass” on Peace Talks, Russia Ends Energy Truce While Kharkiv Bleeds and POW Exchange Materializes Summary of the Day – April 18, 2025 Russia’s missiles struck Kharkiv on Good Friday, killing one and wounding 112, as the Kremlin announced the expiration of…
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4/19/2025 — Why do we call it Good Friday… when it was so dark?
From: Maia Mikhaluk in Kyiv (1150th day Why do we call it Good Friday… when it was so dark? The Son of God was betrayed, tortured, and crucified. His friends fled. Evil looked victorious. The sky turned black. Hope seemed buried in a borrowed tomb. And yet… we call it Good Friday. Not because the…
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4/19/2025 — We cry our eyes out and then rise again with new hope and strength of Christ in us…
From: Ira Kapitonova in Kyiv (Day 1150) As I contemplated Good Friday today, I realized that this day and Easter feel different now. Their significance has not diminished; in fact, I’d say we’re reminded of them every day. The triumph of evil seems so evident every day that I often wonder if that’s how hopeless…
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