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 […]
Costa Rica, an agricultural land between Nicaragua and Panama, is a stable influence to the surrounding land conflicts.  Roman Catholicism is the official state religion, and although other religions are not illegal, they are not quite equal before the law either.  The main issue seems to be unity among churches and denominations, which have left some leaving the Catholic church, others returning to the familiarity when evangelical churches did not continue to disciple, and declining church attendance for all.  Pray that all Christians will unite with one goal under Jesus Christ, which is to bring people to a real and […]

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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.