At only 54 square km, these 200 small islands in the North Atlantic is the third most-densely populated country in the world. It is considered an earthly paradise with is superb climate and geographic position. Christianity is a strong part of their heritage. The organization United for Change, a large fellowship of pastors representing most of the evangelical churches, has recently formed to make prayer the overall priority among believers and to be a united voice to the community. God will bless a nation who puts prayer as a priority. “Then if my people who are called by my name […]
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Barbados is the most easterly of the Windward Islands in the Caribbean. It is a prosperous and successful economy of tourism, sugar and off-shore banking. The majority is Christian Protestant of the Anglican Church, but the second-largest church is Seventh-day Adventist. As I’ve mentioned before, denominations such as Mormon Church of Latter Day Saints, Seventh-day Adventist and Jehovah’s Witness are all quietly increasing in great numbers in Latin America and other places. Without getting into theological differences, one of the concerns of these denominations is that they believe you are only saved through their denomination and you cannot change churches. […]
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The Bahamas is an archipelago of 700 coral islands between Florida and Cuba. Only forty are inhabited. Bahamians are known for their vibrant colors and music. I saw the junkanoo parade when I was there and it was one of my favorite travel memories. I love seeing people celebrate life and music and using their creative God-given talents. Bahamians have a strong Christian legacy, the public faith of many leaders, and a unifying Christian Council of the churches. Pray that God’s work will continue on the island, and that they will reach out to the younger generations who are beginning […]
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Aruba is a tiny Dutch Caribbean island off the coast of Venezuela, dry and sandy with no fresh water and few natural resources. They rely on tourism. They also have one of the highest standards of living in the Caribbean and low unemployment. Aruba has a varied culture, with 92 different nationalities on the tiny island. Religion is mostly Roman Catholic. The Alto Vista Chapel pictured here is a small Catholic chapel also known as “Pilgrims Church” that stands above the seashore. The present chapel was completed in 1952 and replaces the original chapel built by Domingo Silvestre, the Venezuelan missionary […]
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Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves sharing the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.
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