By Yurii Petrenko2025-02-24T10:10:00
Three years on from Russia’s invasion, the Ukrainian people have not given up hope. Instead, they will be praying for peace today, and are asking Christians everywhere to join them
“Wake up, the war has begun.”
These were the words every Ukrainian heard on this day three years ago. Some woke up because of explosions, others because of calls from friends or relatives, and some never even slept, sensing the inevitability of what was to come. Ukraine now marks the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion by Russia – the day our lives were divided into ‘before’ and ‘after’.
Three years have passed like one endless day. And during these unbelievably long and painful years, the one we once considered our neighbour has done everything possible to destroy, devastate and wound. Not only were homes and property destroyed, but also dreams and plans. Looking back, we can see the horrific consequences of the enemy’s actions.
2025-02-27T15:48:00Z By George Pitcher
In light of President Trump’s proposed peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced cuts to foreign aid in order to boost defence spending. But ignoring the plight of the poor is a zero-sum game, says George Pitcher. Just look at the biblical story of the rich man and Lazarus
2025-02-24T11:26:00Z By Andreja Bogdanovski
If a US-negotiated peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine involves ceding land, it will also have huge implications for the Church. Andreja Bogdanovski explains why Putin wants control of Orthodoxy in Ukraine - and why that would be dangerous for all Christians
2025-02-20T17:36:00Z By Dr Harry Hagopian
As Donald Trump suggests turning Gaza into a “riviera”, Dr Harry Hagopian urges Christians to listen instead to the viewpoints of local Palestinian Christians, and to continue to pray for both peace and justice
2025-03-26T16:03:00Z By AJ Gomez
Having been a carer from a young age, Paul Helsby was used to relying on himself. But when a stroke almost took everything from him and the debt mounted up, he was forced to turn to God
2025-03-26T15:14:00Z By Sam Hailes
Inspired by the parable of the talents, Phil and Wendy Wall MBE distributed free cash at major Christian festivals. Twenty-five years on, they reflect on the many lives changed because of it
2025-02-27T11:07:00Z By Rich Crocombe
Rev David Hazeldine surprised medics by making a near-full recovery from locked-in syndrome. The experience revolutionised his understanding of God’s mercy
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