Monaco is the second smallest state in the world, with an area of 2 sq km. Used as a byword for a very high standard of living, most revenue comes from tourism, gambling, and a tax haven. The prince of this state has been from the house of Grimaldi since 1297. The religious culture is Catholic, but the real culture of Monaco is materialistic hedonism. It sounds similar to Las Vegas in the US. There are over 160 nationalities there with most being expats. Pray that the small number of Christian evangelicals that are there will find a culturally appropriate […]
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 […]
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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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