Djibouti is a small country between Ethiopia and Somalia, and has possibly the hottest average temperatures on earth. Lack of water, arable land and natural resources makes the country dependent on French aid and the American military base there. Unemployment is 50-80% and is combined with an addictive qat consumption (an amphetamine-like plant that grows in the area). Missions is difficult there due to the terrain and it is almost all Muslim. The American military base is very strategic there and provides most of the employment. Pray that the American and French aid to the country will meet both their […]
Cote d’Ivoire is one of the world’s largest producers of cocoa and coffee. What a great combination! Sadly, they have had many conflicts that have divided their nation. Missionaries were mostly driven out in previous conflicts of 2002-2007, and the country is divided between Muslim in the north and predominantly Christian in the south. Yet, both religions are mixed with African religion and distorted. Islam has spread rapidly with tribal groups in the north, and have grown from 5% in 1900 to 42% today. Christian music writing, recording and the Jesus film continue to be influential in Cote d’Ivoire and […]
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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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