North Korea is probably the most isolated economy in the world. They believe in an ideology called Juche, which means self-reliant. The border between North and South Korea is one of the most impenetrable in the world. There is a huge black market, chronic food shortages and widespread malnutrition. It is evidence that we weren’t meant to live in isolation. World War II and the years following it changed many things in our world. Korea was occupied by Japan from around the first world war until 1945. Upon Russia’s insistence after WWII, Korea was partitioned into a communist regime, and […]
Kenya has only been independent from Britain since 1963. Like many countries who have gained their independence in the last 50 years, they struggle with corruption, political instability, and crime. The population is majority Christian Protestant, and it remains a regional hub for Christian missions and education. The crisis is with their youth. The majority of the population are children with over 100,000 street children living in slums, while around 500 adults still pass away every day due to AIDS. There are many support ministries and resources there. Pray the churches and missionaries can continue to minister to the people, […]
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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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