What People of Faith Can Do While Waiting for a Truce

What People of Faith Can Do While Waiting for a Truce

The Pope recently urged that an Easter truce be declared to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He hoped that it could lead to “real negotiations” to end the conflict. Even though Easter passed without a truce, it is time for religious leaders and people of faith to...
The World United in Prayer for Ukraine

The World United in Prayer for Ukraine

Worshippers approached one of three altars at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church to make the sign of the cross and light a candle. It was the first Sunday after the Russian invasion. I had arrived early and was basking in the glow of the paintings and icons that...
Praying for Peace, Preparing for Occupation

Praying for Peace, Preparing for Occupation

One of the largest Baptist Unions in Europe is preparing its congregations for years of occupation while fervently praying for peace. Gathering together church leaders and political leaders, the Ukrainian Baptists have cried out to God, day after day, for peace in...
On the Brink, We Pray for Peace

On the Brink, We Pray for Peace

As the world stands at the brink of war, Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be following the previous strategy of another dictator. When Adolf Hitler rose to power by becoming the German Chancellor in 1933, his main goal was to abolish the Treaty of...