Ministry

Ukrainian Churches Give Thanks Despite Tough Times

By Caleb Suko In Ministry thanksgiving 0

Is it possible to give thanks in the middle of war? Sometimes it’s the brutal reality of living in conflict that reminds us of all we have to be thankful for!

When Cease-fire Doesn’t Mean Stop Shooting! Video Update

By Caleb Suko In Ministry, Video Updates Ukraine war 0

You may have heard on the news that there is a cease-fire in Eastern Ukraine now. It’s true, politicians came to a public agreement to stop fighting,

The Toll of Human Suffering in Ukraine

By Caleb Suko In Ministry, Ukraine Ukraine war 0

Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the ongoing war and violence in Eastern Ukraine have left in their wake a tidal wave of human suffering and pain.

A Letter from Lughansk Churches

By Caleb Suko In Ministry suffering, Ukraine war 0

Despite the cease-fire the situation is Lughansk region is beyond words in terms of the human loss and suffering. There have been reports of at least two more churches being seized this week in Eastern Ukraine,

This Man Just Left His Family

By Caleb Suko In Ministry hope, sacrifice 0

This man’s name is Dima. He’s my friend, my student and my brother in Christ! Last year he got married,

Fighting Kills Elderly Church Member During Ceasefire in Donetsk Ukraine

By Caleb Suko In Ministry, Ukraine Ukraine war 0

Yesterday I received heart wrenching news from a friend whose church is in Donetsk. A piece of shrapnel killed one of their church members right in her own yard!

#37 How Living in Wartime Changes Your Perspective

By Caleb Suko In Ministry, The Gospel Today Ukraine war 0

Yesterday a military helicopter flew over my head and these were my first thoughts:

Are they responding to an attack on Odessa?

I Have Two Moms and I’ve got Two Dads -Honey Maid Wholesome

By Caleb Suko In Ministry, Writing divorce, Family 0

Yesterday I came across this video from Honey Maid, a company that is known for its Graham Crackers and whose tag line is “This Is Wholesome!”

Not Even War Will Stop the Church in Ukraine!

By Caleb Suko In Ministry baptism, ukraine crisis 0

Women run from shelling in Donetsk, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Mstislav Chernov)

I’ve never lived in a country that was at war with-in its own borders! Knowing that I could get in my car and be in a war zone in just a few hours somehow changes your perspective.