Bangladesh is one of the world’s poorest nations. Nearly half the population lives on less than $1 day. Think about that for a moment. The official state religion is Islam, however there are several churches there, and the churches have been growing faster than the population rate for the last 50 years. Some of the churches include Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Church of the Nazarene, and a rather large one called Muslim followers of Jesus. There are tens of thousands Muslim believers who claim to follow Jesus but it is hard for them to leave their Muslim background. It can be […]
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Bahrain is a small group of islands in the Arabian Gulf between Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Unemployment and poverty are becoming bigger problems as their oil and water supplies are dwindling. The ruling government is Sunni Muslim but the majority of people are Shi’a Muslim, and this is a source of conflict. There is also a large expatriate community of workers from more than 50 nations drawn to this part of the world. It is illegal to proselytize Muslims but Christians are free to worship, though there are not many places where they can do so. For over 100 years, […]
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The Bahamas is an archipelago of 700 coral islands between Florida and Cuba. Only forty are inhabited. Bahamians are known for their vibrant colors and music. I saw the junkanoo parade when I was there and it was one of my favorite travel memories. I love seeing people celebrate life and music and using their creative God-given talents. Bahamians have a strong Christian legacy, the public faith of many leaders, and a unifying Christian Council of the churches. Pray that God’s work will continue on the island, and that they will reach out to the younger generations who are beginning […]
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Azerbaijan lies between Russia and Iran on the Caspian Sea, and was once part of the Soviet Union. While Christian work is opposed in the country, the Azeri Church has emerged within the last two decades and is growing. In 1991, there were 40 Christians. Now there are around 3,000. This is exciting news to hear, in contrast to the many other more developed countries where Christianity is in decline. The gospel is being told and those who are seeking will find. “Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You […]
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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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