Iceland is a unique, volcanic island in the North Atlantic. It is largely inhabited by Icelandic peoples (over 90%) but the immigrant and travel population is starting to increase, which brings a change to their traditionally guarded society. Iceland’s rather new finance sector was deeply affected by the financial and banking collapse in 2008-2009. They struggle between their traditional fishing, which previously brought a high standard of living to their fragile environment, and the new environmental controversies of energy plants and aluminum factories. The Lutheran Church is recognized as the state church and the majority are protestant Christian, however much […]
Guadeloupe is a French-owned island in the Caribbean. France has owned the island since 1635, and with its subsidization from France, there is little motivation for them to be independent. However, the riots of 2009 showed some of their dissatisfaction with France in their standard of living. There is widespread unemployment especially among youth. The people are predominantly of African and South Asian descent. The island is nominally Christian (in name only), but occultism and magic are large influences. There is the grim legacy of slavery as well that has left its mark. Before 1946 there were no evangelical churches […]
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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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