The Sultanate of Oman is on the southeast coast of Arabia and the strategic tip of the peninsula that dominates the entrance to the Arabian/Persian Gulf. The majority are Arabs but approximately 25% are expatriates. Oil production is the primary source of revenue. There is a high degree of personal freedom and political stability for the region. The majority of Christians in the country come from expatriate workers, and it is illegal to try to evangelize the Muslim community. The internet and mobile phones are the best tools to help reach the people about Christ. There are Christian radio broadcasts in the area, as well as many people who study abroad in other countries who may hear about Christ. Pray […]
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Mongolia is a country squeezed in the middle, with China to the south and Russia to the north. It is subject to extreme climates. Mongolia was unified as a nation in 1206 under Genghis Khan, and became the greatest land empire ever known. It was foreign dominated from 1368 to 1911, then Russia installed a Marxist government in 1921. After the fall of USSR, Mongolia has struggled with poverty and finding employment, and many have moved abroad. While it seems sad to see the changes governments have imposed over hundreds and thousands of years, God seems to be working quietly behind the scenes in many of these countries at this time. Many changes have taken place over the last 50-100 […]
Category:Pray for Our World (countries E-M)
Micronesia is a UN Trust Territory that is overseen by the United States. It is a sub-region of Oceania (Australian continent) composed of thousands of small islands in the western Pacific Ocean. There are four main states: Marshall Islands, Northern Marianas, Palau, and Moldova. These are isolated islands where their only source of income is tourism and agriculture, and therefore they rely heavily on US aid. Most of the people are Protestant and Evangelical, but there are strong ties to magic from their ancestral culture. Transportation is a problem, along with unemployment and alcohol abuse. This causes many to seek work abroad, but this comes with risk of exploitation. Moldova has the largest numbers of young women lured abroad into […]
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About the Author
Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves to share 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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