Nepal is a mountainous Himalayan state between China and India. It is a strongly Hindu state where Caste is still an important distinction. One of the poorest countries, around one-third of people live on less than $1 US per day. It is an ancient country that was once an isolated medieval kingdom. This changed in 2008 as Nepal became a multiparty constitutional republic. Still, there is much unrest among the government, and among the many groups such as the Dalits, Madheshis, Tibetan-Himalayan, and Maoists. This new government in 2008 has been an answer to prayer as it paves the way […]
Namibia is a very dry land above South Africa. They were a German colony from 1883 to 1915, and then received their independence from South African rule in 1990. There is still much poverty and the life expectancy rate is 60 years. Lutheran and Anglican missionaries had given birth to many large revivals and denominations in the 19th century, but since then, the German and South African rule, apartheid, communism and terrorism have left many without faith. Pray for revival and that the country may find forgiveness and peace from past actions and able to move forward with hope.
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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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