Niger is in the middle of the Sahara Desert in Africa. It is one of the world’s poorest nations and near the bottom of the Human Development Index. Most people barely survive on agriculture and livestock. Droughts and locust plagues have devastated the land. There is religious freedom with very little restriction on missions, but tensions are high between Muslim and Christian groups. Many churches have been planted with an emphasis on humanitarian aid. Yet, Muslim groups put pressure on believers, despite the aid the Christians bring. Many believers are illiterate and have little Bible teaching available, and become isolated. […]
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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