Settlements have been in Bosnia from a very early time. Christianity arrived in the first century AD. Later during the Turkish occupation, many became Muslim. The first World War started in Bosnia when a Bosnian Serb nationalist assassinated Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand in the capital city of Sarajevo. In the second World War, hundreds of thousands were exterminated by Nazi collaborators. Most recently there was the three-sided war between Serbians, Croatians, and Bosnians in 1995, with no real winner and a nation torn and divided. Bosnia has a deep and long history. Pray for the people of Bosnia, that their […]
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Bolivia is only one of two landlocked countries in the Americas. It is on the southwest side of Brazil. Once it was South America’s richest area, but corrupt governments and the fall of silver prices have made it one of the poorest. They gained their independence from Spain in 1825 but have had 200 coups and revolutions since then. Most of the economy is agriculture but about 70% illegally grow the coca plant used in cocaine. The church and the people are in crisis here. Most are baptized Catholic but are practicing Christo-pagans or animists. Christo-pagans combine Christian and witchcraft […]
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At only 54 square km, these 200 small islands in the North Atlantic is the third most-densely populated country in the world. It is considered an earthly paradise with is superb climate and geographic position. Christianity is a strong part of their heritage. The organization United for Change, a large fellowship of pastors representing most of the evangelical churches, has recently formed to make prayer the overall priority among believers and to be a united voice to the community. God will bless a nation who puts prayer as a priority. “Then if my people who are called by my name […]
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Belize has the world’s second-largest coral barrier reef. It is on my list for diving and snorkeling destinations. Forty percent of the country is national parks and reserves. Formerly British Honduras, they received their independence in 1981. Though they are largely professing Christians, syncretism is common, which is the combining of different opposing practices. There are many superstitions, underlying paganism and black magic. Pastors are thinly stretched and have great needs for training and expenses. Please pray for these pastors and the needs of the people.
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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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