Haiti is one of the most densely populated and poorest countries in the Americas. Hundreds of thousands of Haitians have fled or emigrated, not including the loss of life from the 2010 earthquake. It will take billions of dollars and many years of stability and sustained redevelopment to see any long-term progress. Major sources of income come from aid and relief organizations. Literacy is 51% and functional literacy may be as low as 20%. Early slavery from the French, dictatorships, and earthquakes have all but left the people with little hope. Most identify themselves as Christians, but 75% practice voodoo. However, […]
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Guyana is on the north coast of South America. It was in Dutch and British rule until its independence in 1966. The 1960’s seemed to mark its change on the world as many smaller countries were gaining their independence from Europe around this time. Guyana was in Marxist rule after that until the 1990’s, another similar statistic around the world for that time period, and now it struggles with poverty, living standards and education after the devastation left by Marxism. Atheism too was promoted until 1985, with considerable tension between the government and churches. Racial tensions also continue as there […]
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Guinea is located on Africa’s west coast. The country has huge mineral deposits, fertil and plentiful land and water, but an inept and corrupt government has reduce it to poverty. It was a French colony until 1958, then led by a Marxist-Muslim government that virtually destroyed it, and finally has become more democratic with the elections in 2010. Christians are a very small minority and Guinea remains largely unreached. Bible translations and literature are a great challenge. The Jesus film has been seen by many in the country. Pray for God’s protection for the Christians that are there, and that […]
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Ghana is on the south-western coast of the Gulf of Guinea in Africa. 79% of the population earns less than $2 per day. Yet, Ghana enjoys a rich Christian tradition. With over 100 ethnic groups, there were only 5 Bible translations available in 1965. Since then, the majority of Ghanaians have at least a New Testament translation and there is work in progress on every language in Ghana! Hundreds of churches have been planted as a result of the newly translated scriptures in their languages. May God bless the people and organizations that have faithfully worked on Bible translations over […]
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About the Author
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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