Malaysia has two separate parts or peninsulas in the South China Sea. It is a lush tropical rain forest, exporting rubber, palm oil, petroleum and forest and agricultural products, as well as an increasingly hi-tech manufacturing which has boosted the economy. The majority is Muslim with the second largest religion being Chinese. For the first time, Christians are able to network as never before across denominational and racial lines, but Islam has also been on the increase. Pray for the Christian community as they face many obstacles from government, Islam, political, economic, and social barriers.
Malawi is in Central Africa next to Tanzania and Mozambique. It is a densely populated country with little development, cycles of drought and heavy rainfall, and widespread AIDS. They became independent from Britain in 1964 and were ruled by a ruthless dictator for the next 30 years. Today it is more stable and peaceful than in its violent past, and there has been much outreach and evangelical growth. However, AIDS is the leading cause of death for those aged 20-49. The younger generation is most affected by this, and there are twice as many females as males as a result. […]
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About the Author
Sue McCusker is a freelance writer, Bible teacher, and former corporate IT Analyst. Her stories have been published in several Guideposts books and magazines, as well as in her devotional book, A Christmas Story Devotional. She loves sharing stories of life, hope, and faith, and inspiring others to experience real faith in their everyday lives.
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