France is the largest country in western Europe and the sixth largest economy in the world, much of it coming from tourism. It is traditionally Catholic but Catholicism has been in decline while atheism and other religious groups have increased. They struggle with immigration and also trying to keep their traditional French identity. Those practicing the occults has risen dramatically, and outnumber doctors, while evangelicals are very few. Sadly, the Bible is alien to most French people. Less than 10% own a Bible and 80% have never even handled one. Yet Bible sales are at an all-time high, and people […]
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Finland is a northern country between Sweden and the top portion of Russia. It is 70% forest, 10% lake, and 8% arable land. They have 100% literacy rate. They are a specialized, high-tech export-oriented economy, supported largely on wood products (from all those forests). Their income averages $52,000 which is 109% of the USA. They were ruled by Sweden for 700 years and then another 100 years by Russia before their independence in 1917. Evangelical Lutheran and Greek Orthodox churches are the recognized national churches. There are over 900 long-term missionaries from Finland in about 70 different countries. Finland has strong […]
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Fiji is a small country and group of islands in the South Pacific. It is known for its coral reefs, sparkling clear lagoons, scuba diving and snorkeling. Many are descendants from indentured servants imported by the British from 1879 to 1916. There have been several coups over recent years, and the fact that residents cannot own land has made many people emigrate away from the islands. It is majority Christian and tightly aligned with the Methodist church, even politically, which has caused some problems. The Bible Society for the South Pacific is located in Fiji. Pray for their ability to […]
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Ethiopia is a very unique country. It is one of the oldest known nations, and has a long written history even from the Bible. It is Africa’s oldest independent nation and one of the first Christian nations. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church was the state church from 1270 until the 1974 revolution. The Orthodox church had been isolated from the rest of the Christian world for a long time, as a Christian island surrounded by Islam, so they developed a unique culture, theology and tradition over time. In recent years, the demand for the Bible has increased, and the Orthodox Church […]
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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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