Czech Republic is a landlocked country between Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Austria. Emerging from the communist regime in 1989, it rapidly democratized and has one of the most developed economies in central Europe with strong industry and manufacturing components. But the long and turbulent history and the fact that it has not been a religious society for hundreds of years, has left a significant falling away and fading of religious influence in the society. There are new churches and ministries springing up, especially with younger people. Unfortunately the Catholic Church in this area has failed to play a relevant role […]
Cyprus has a long history. It is first mentioned in the New Testament book of Acts as the native place of the apostle Barnabas, and it was also the scene of Apostle Paul’s first missionary journey. The Orthodox Church, the major church in Cyprus, was founded by Paul. It is different from the Roman Catholic Church in that it has no central doctrinal or governance authority similar to the pope. In early Christianity, the Great Schism divided the (eastern) Orthodox and (western) Catholic churches. The Orthodox Church is the only original church that was not derived from the Catholic church. All other […]
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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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