Iceland is a unique, volcanic island in the North Atlantic. It is largely inhabited by Icelandic peoples (over 90%) but the immigrant and travel population is starting to increase, which brings a change to their traditionally guarded society. Iceland’s rather new finance sector was deeply affected by the financial and banking collapse in 2008-2009. They struggle between their traditional fishing, which previously brought a high standard of living to their fragile environment, and the new environmental controversies of energy plants and aluminum factories. The Lutheran Church is recognized as the state church and the majority are protestant Christian, however much […]
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Hungary has adjusted well from a socialist economy to a market economy, though the older generation struggles a little more to go from a system that cared for their needs to one which they mostly look after themselves. Hungary is a country rich in history and Christian history as well. In the year 2000, they celebrated 1000 years since their conversion to Christianity. Originally Hungary was a Roman province in 8 AD, and there were Christian communities there as early as the 3rd century. The first Hungarian translation of the Bible was prepared in the 1430’s by Hussite preachers. Roman […]
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Honduras is a mountainous land with rain forests and fertile coastal plains on both the Caribbean Sea and North Pacific Ocean. It is one of the poorest countries in the Western hemisphere, and was under military rule for most of the 20th century. Evangelism grew significantly in the 1960’s and went from 1% of the population to 23% of the population by the 1990’s, and continues to grow. The biggest concern are the children at risk. More than half of Honduras’ population are children, with the majority living in poverty. Thousands of children attempt to cross to the USA to […]
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Haiti is one of the most densely populated and poorest countries in the Americas. Hundreds of thousands of Haitians have fled or emigrated, not including the loss of life from the 2010 earthquake. It will take billions of dollars and many years of stability and sustained redevelopment to see any long-term progress. Major sources of income come from aid and relief organizations. Literacy is 51% and functional literacy may be as low as 20%. Early slavery from the French, dictatorships, and earthquakes have all but left the people with little hope. Most identify themselves as Christians, but 75% practice voodoo. However, […]
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About the Author
Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves sharing the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.
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