Swaziland is a small, landlocked enclave between Mozambique and South Africa. Mainly agricultural, most of the trade is with South Africa. However, the prevalence of AIDS has seriously affected their economy. It was a British protectorate from 1899-1968 and then became democratic, but the outrageous wealth of the monarchy among this poor country is a highly charged issue. In Swaziland, the consistent sowing of the gospel over the last 160 years has led to a strong Christian community with a solid core of believers and regular church attenders. It is encouraging to see how a small, faithful sowing of the gospel over the years has reaped many benefits. Pray that they will continue to be faithful and lead others to […]
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The Islamic Republic of Pakistan, located between Afghanistan and India, has a complex arrangement of ethnicity, language and caste, far more than in most nations. Public data on their economy and population is not available. Officially their literacy rate is 56% but a more realistic estimate is 25-45%. There is high inflation and widespread corruption. It is common to have shortages of electricity and gas disruption in normal life. About 20% live below the poverty line. The fight against radical Islamist groups continues to be a huge drain on the economy, which serves the Islamist groups even further. There is limited land and water and a crumbling infrastructure, along with decades of conflict and war. Previous governments have pursued Islamization […]
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Nicaragua is a large area of land between the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, connecting North and South America. It is one of the poorest countries in the Americas due to nearly two centuries of dictatorships and civil wars. Young people have grown up in a country ravaged by war, where stable families are rare, and churches are not equipped to handle all their needs. Despite the challenges, evangelical growth is on the increase from only 2% in 1960 to 30% in 2010. Pray that Nicaraguans will continue to see the source of their help comes from God and a belief in Jesus Christ as their Savior.
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Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves to share 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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