It seems that this brave man is/ was Major Stepan Tarabalka and he leaves behing his wife and 8 yr old son! 😞
I still am finding it hard to accept that this worthless invasion and loss of life is taking place in a so- called 'civilised' world...and that it has its roots in a man made religious spat!
https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/identity-of-legendary-ukrainian-pilot-ghost-of-kyiv-revealed-by-ukrainian-media.html
It seems as if Ukraine has thriving Adventist congregations and this video shows how the Pastor and his wife in one of them provided shelter when the war started! I myself think that God is working out His Plan in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine where the Orthodox churches seem to be divided.
An Adventist church used as a bombshelter in Ukraine
We saw Ukraine churches reborn after communist oppression in this 2001 bike trip
I wonder how many more lives will be destroyed in this worthless war?? 😠
Seems there are still millions who have their own versions of what the 'Gospel' of Jesus Christ is!
Jesus came to bring a message..what is that message?
What message did Jesus Christ bring?
He pinpointed this central message in the heart of His most famous sermon—the Sermon on the Mount. He made a statement about what should be the highest priority for His followers: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33)
It seems that Ukrainians have a great sense of humour..!!
May this cool soldier make it through to see Victory for his country in this worthless war!
Seems this isn't really true..yet..but watch this space!
Today someone asked me if I knew anything about Kobus Olivier and his 4 dogs who had decided to stay on in Ukraine in spite of the war. Seems Kobus is a fellow South African who left the country for foreign parts.
Anyway seems he did leave Ukraine and went to Poland but had to leave there because of the new rules for asylum seekers and, after a lot of hassle, he now seems to be in Croatia.
Any new updates on Kobus are very welcome and I hope he's doing well :)
Attack on Ukraine: The escape of Kobus Olivier | Cricket
https://emergingcricket.com/insight/kobus-olivier-surviving-the-war-and-escape-to-poland/
Defenders of Mariupol: The Battle Rages On
Sending birthday greetings to the brave little guy celebrating his birthday in such a dark and dismal atmosphere..and yet he knows he's loved..by thousands!! May he make it through to tell his story..🙏💪🙏💝
HAPPY 7TH BIRTHDAY MAKAR..Know you're loved by thousands!!
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LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Soviet-era apartment blocks at the end of a tram line in this western Ukrainian city show an indifferent face to the world, blank and gray. But behind every lighted window is a story.
Azov commander urges world leaders to arrange evacuation corridor for civilians hiding at Azovstal plant in Mariupol. According to Denys Prokopenko, the commander of the regiment, there are hundreds of people, including women, children, and families of the Mariupol defenders sheltering in the plant’s baseme
● Prayers needed for a decisive Ukrainian Victory in this area..with God all things are possible! HalleluYah ♡
.... " The towns now in Russian sights have already experienced years of war since Russian-backed separatists first seized large parts of Donbas.
The next big target down the M03 road is Slovyansk, a city of 125,000 people that was seized by Russian-backed forces in 2014 before being recaptured. Capturing Kramatorsk, just to the south, is also a big objective.
The US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) says if Ukraine holds on to Slovyansk, Russia's campaign to seize both regions "will likely fail".
Russian forces have attacked a succession of Ukrainian-controlled towns further to the east in areas of Luhansk. They claim to have seized Rubizhne near Severodonetsk and have destroyed much of the towns of Lysychansk and Popasna, killing civilians in their homes.
These towns are important because controlling them would enable Russia to drive west and link up with Russian forces planning to move south-east of Izyum, says the ISW "....
Essentially the war in Ukraine is actually an invasion of that country as it was attacked without provocation on its part.
Even if the invader felt that what Ukraine was requesting could be a threat into the future, there is no excuse for the horrendous attacks made on innocent citizens in the country and the mindboggling destruction carried out to make a point!
What goes around comes around..our deeds..both good and bad..will be rewarded accordingly at the Judgement seat!
God will protect those soldiers trapped in Mariupol..this is my prayer! 🙏
15 When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?” the servant asked.
16 “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
17 And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
This story has really touched my heart and I pray that this brave lady and her chickens survive this ghastly and worthless war!! May God keep a hedge of flames around her! ☆♡☆
Behind enemy lines, Ukrainian woman survives with her chickens
Even though the world is in dire straits at the moment we do have hope in the name of Yeshua..our Salvation
With God all things are possible.. HalleluYah ♡
The pastor who puts out these videos seems sure of his informationen and so have decided to repost them. If all he says is true then it really does seem as if God is working out his plan in Ukraine and even in Belarus and Russia! ♡
Sorry for not adding a day 47 update but couldnt find one on YouTube..seems there was a gremlin causing glitches :(
Day 48: https://youtu.be/8l0ae6sRhrY
It seems as if religion is always going to be the major cause of wars because it is the face of Politics which represents Power over the people who do not have their belief in 'a' God founded on faith, hope and brotherly love!
Jesus said 'his church' would be a 'little flock'
■ What the Bible says about 'a little flock'
■ Religion at the heart of Russia's claim on Ukraine
■ Is the Russian church serving God or Putin?
■ Patriarch Kirill: https://youtu.be/9-XZMfDy3Wo
■ Pope Francis: https://youtu.be/JXm-qPfnZrY
A couple of interesting articles I came across..
https://eng.globalaffairs.ru/articles/the-loneliness-of-the-half-breed/
My prayers are focused on Mariupol and that God is going to save the city in spite of the odds! With Him in charge and His hosts of Angels nothing is impossible!
Never give up on God because He has His time 🙏💥🙏
15 When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?” the servant asked.
16 “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
17 And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.2 Kings 6:15-17
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It seems there are conflicting ideas about this war against Ukraine and especially between the Eastern and Western Orthodox and Roman Catholic heads.
Pope Francis calls for Easter truce in Ukraine
‘Our boys do not want this war’: The grieving widows of Russian soldiers speak out against Putin
It seems as if our prayers are moving things along in the right direction and that's awesome! Fervent prayer for Peace and Justice is the way to go! HalleluYah ♡
After looking at this video one realises why 'brother Rus' in the north is determined to reclaim her!
It seems that Winston Churchill was right when he said that 'War is when innocent people are killed for the interests of others'..
Even tho the world is dark there are still those who shine a light!
May Aleksey and Volga stay safe as they perform miracles together..🙏🙏💝
It seems that this so-called 'christian religion' also blesses those who go out and causes major mayhem and destruction 🤔
https://www.newsweek.com/russia-ukraine-war-azatbek-omurbekov-putin-bucha-1695385
Please keep praying for these brave servants of God 🙏🙌💗
Another example of where 'the church' is just another political front! 😑
This would be a good time for the Pope of Rome and the Patriarch to sit down together and to discuss how to promote brotherly love and to end this horriferous and worthless war!! 🤔
This is an old article but very interesting none the less!
April
We are dedicating this month of prayer to the staff, stations and people of Ukraine. We ask that you please join us as we humble ourselves and pray, on behalf of the nation, that God would intervene.
Thank God that He always hears our prayers, just as Jesus did before He resurrected Lazarus from the dead. With this, we can be assured that God is listening to our prayers for Ukraine, and the prayers of His people who are crying out to Him in this desperate time.
Friday 1st April: Pray for the protection of the buildings, homes, apartments, and property belonging to FEBC Ukraine and their staff. Two stations have already been destroyed.
I dont really understand why we're so focussed on 'climate change' when the 4 major 'power seekers' that carry clout..so to speak..are focused on making war and smashing up countries.
I wonder what Greta T thinks about the devastating effects that a potential nuclear war would have on our fragile eco system 🤔
At the end of the day there is only One who has power and the time is coming when the proof will be revealed at the sound of a trumpet.
Then there will be weeping and wailing and the gnashing of teeth big time but it will be too late to turn back the clock because time..as we understand it..will be gone!
'Let him who has ears to hear...'
Hopefully arrogant mankind awakens before 'the day of the Lord' arrives!
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The Book of Revelation describes the day of the Lord as an apocalyptic time of God's almighty wrath, which comes upon those who are deemed wicked. The text pictures every man hiding in the rocks of the mountains during a major earthquake to attempt to hide from God's wrath, while celestial phenomena turn the moon blood red and the sun dark.[Revelation 6:12-17] These celestial phenomena are also mentioned in Joel 2:31, which foretells the same precise order of events mentioned in Revelation: The moon turns blood red and the sun turns dark before the great day of the Lord.[Joel 2:31] Matthew 24:29-31 mentions the same event, yet it places the celestial phenomenon as occurring after the "tribulation of those days".[Matthew 24:29-31] According to these passages, it then seems that the day of the Lord is an event closely tied with the coming of the Messiah to judge the world.
2 Peter 3:8-10 reads "8But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day [is] as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9The Lord is not slack concerning [His] promise, as some count slackness, but is long suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. 10But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up."[
I think the 1970s and 80s were our best years..
* People still believed in God as Creator and Ruler of Planet Earth
* Corruption was at its lowest point
* Morality and Ethics still existed to a higher degree
* Children were not brainwashed into gender confusion
Then came the 1990s and that's when darkness really took over the planet and got deeper with every year that passed.
According to Bible prophecy it's going to get even darker and more violent before Light returns :/
