davereimer @davereimer@dingdash.com

I got a prayer request today originally from a Finnish brother (Risto) about the war in Ukraine. The following is my translation (and I've added those in parentheses):

"The Russian troops have started to deport Ukrainians to Russia from the areas they have conquered. This same thing happened also during the Finnish Winter War (against Sovietunion), when the Finnish warprisoners were deported to Siberia (into labour/concentration camps).
Only God can stop this. Let us pray that God will intervene and stop this, and also that only God's will will happen in the Ukranian war and not the will of the rulers of this world."

I found a link about how Ukrainians are being deported to Russia:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/20/us-decries-disturbing-accounts-of-ukrainians-deported-to-russia

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/china-plane-crash-eastern-airlines-boeing-737-guangxi-wuzhou-guangzhou/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab7e

Just saying...

BTJ is providing thousands of hand-cooked meals to refugees.
A BIG THANK YOU to all of our loving supporters who make this possible.
https://backtojerusalem.com/btj-provides-thousands-of-healthy-hand-cooked-meals-to-women-and-children-fleeing-the-ukraine/

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We’re ready!

A picture of Finnish soldiers on skis, with Russian soldiers that are captives, during the Winter War (WWII). @sinbach told about these swift soldiers on skis, on a BTJ podcast episode. He's not the only one who has compared the war in Ukraine, with the Finnish Winter War. Stalin believed Finland would be overtaken in less than 2 weeks, but Finland showed unexpected resitance (just like Ukraine). We stayed independent.

I read this quote by Vlad Savshuk randomly on YouTube and thought it was very good:

"A person can be affected by the power of God (resulting in amazing experiences), but not surrendered to the power of God, which results in a changed life. King Saul is a perfect example of that."

For our friends near Nashville - TOMORROW is the last day of the #SHACKLED book tour with Mariam Ibraheem.
2 Sunday Services with Grace Center Church in Franklin TN is going to be a BLAST. Pastor Jeff Dollar has been a long-time friend and BTJ supporter. CAN'T WAIT!
https://backtojerusalem.com/mariam-ibraheem-in-nashville-for-one-day-only-tommorow/

Today I read about a moral scandal by the founder and leader of one of the most famous denominations in our world. I won't mention his name, because this post is not about it - but it's just an example that strong hierarchies, control, titles or fame etc. can't protect anybody from sinning. A strong relationship with Jesus Christ himself is the best protection. Some say that you can't control people, and make sure they don't fall into sin or heresies in non-hierachical churches, like #housechurches but there is no Biblical proof for that idea. If Jesus Christ is the head of His Church (instead of a dominant leader), and Lord of our lives, things will fall into place. The book Reimagining Church by Frank Viola, focuses a lot on what the Bible says about leadership. A leader serves the people. The most common picture of the ekklesia is family (sisters, brothers), and leadership is being fathers and mothers.

https://youtu.be/4x1alx0GQnM

If you don't have symptoms but think you are sick, you are called hypochondriac - something they have tried to make all of us lately.
https://youtu.be/14lAQTp09zU

@Cherishingsparrows2020 @sarikorpi uh oh.... I don't know if it would be good to answer that question.... Ask @bethany - THAT can be a DANGEROUS question to ask me.
BUT i will give you my top two - two movies that most people have seen -
#1. Gladiator
#2. The Notebook

https://youtu.be/7wReHewoQwI

These Ukrainian Christians are my heroes. Most people would be scared to death if they would be in the same situation - in between two Russian frontlines. They don't deny reality (they are in contact with the military). And they don't deny the Biblical reality.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy45QRKeV_o

Hi!

There's a ca. 10-minute video in here with Lara Logan PACKED with truth about what's happening.

Link:
https://www.israelunwired.com/watch-lara-logan-tells-the-truth-about-the-ukraine-russia-conflict/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=WATCH%3A+++Lara+Logan+Tells+The+Truth+About+The+Ukraine-Russia+Conflict&utm_campaign=WATCH%3A+++Lara+Logan+Tells+The+Truth+About+The+Ukraine-Russia+Conflict

From: www.israelunwired.com
written by Micha Gefen | March 17, 2022 | 548 views

"From the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine crisis we are taught to believe that Ukraine is innocent and Russia is the aggressor.

However, nothing can be farther from the truth. Russia is not losing this war despite what the Western intelligent and media personalities want you to believe. The Russian army is carrying out its operations as part of its overall plan.

Regardless of how the media portrays Russia and its leaders, the Western propaganda is equally disturbing."

https://www.worthynews.com/67017-us-backed-missionary-abducted-in-ukraine

[Esther 7:3, NLT] Queen Esther replied, "If I have found favor with the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my request, I ask that my life and the lives of my people will be spared.

[에7:3] 왕후 에스더가 대답하여 이르되 왕이여 내가 만일 왕의 목전에서 은혜를 입었으며 왕이 좋게 여기시면 내 소청대로 내 생명을 내게 주시고 내 요구대로 내 민족을 내게 주소서