Guatemala is located between southern Mexico and Honduras. Just a few days ago, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook off the coast of Guatemala after the catastrophic devastation of the Fuego volcano erupted, the most active volcano in Central America, killing 38 people and leaving many others missing. In addition to the country being susceptible to earthquakes, it is a major transshipment point for the drug trade, and 70% of the cocaine bound for the US goes through Guatemala. Murder and violence are common there, and they have the highest murder rate in Latin America. Most of the people live below […]
Guadeloupe is a French-owned island in the Caribbean. France has owned the island since 1635, and with its subsidization from France, there is little motivation for them to be independent. However, the riots of 2009 showed some of their dissatisfaction with France in their standard of living. There is widespread unemployment especially among youth. The people are predominantly of African and South Asian descent. The island is nominally Christian (in name only), but occultism and magic are large influences. There is the grim legacy of slavery as well that has left its mark. Before 1946 there were no evangelical churches […]
Page:
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.
You must be logged in to post a comment.