Sanctuary category
War
Grounded Viewpoint
Today's reports of missile strikes, drone swarms and civilian casualties in Ukraine, Lebanon and the broader region underscore the persistent reality of human conflict; Scripture acknowledges such suffering while calling believers to trust God's sovereignty (Psalm 46) and to mourn with those who mourn (Romans 12:15). Jesus' call that "blessed are the peacemakers" (Matthew 5:9) and prophetic visions of peace (Micah 4:3) compel Christians to pray for protection, pursue justice, aid the wounded, advocate for restraint, and work for reconciliation amid political tensions.
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U.S. and Iran in talks on memorandum to end war and reopen Strait of Hormuz; Iran says obstacles remain as IRGC issues military warnings
U.S. and Iranian officials are engaged in indirect talks aimed at a memorandum of understanding to end the ongoing war between the countries and to re...