Greenland is 85% glacial ice cap, the world’s largest island, and the lowest population density. Total population is about 57,000. The economy is primarily fishing and supported by the Danish government. The culture of Greenland has been so ingrained with the inhospitable environment for so long, that it has been devastated by the change to more modern ways. There is widespread immorality, sexual abuse, alcoholism, mental illness and suicide. Thankfully there are some indigenous believers and missionaries that are helping with counseling, healing and deliverance through the work of the Holy Spirit. In 1984, there were only about 20 born-again […]
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Greece was the first European country to be evangelized. The Apostle Paul went to Lystra (Turkey) where there was a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman, but his father was a Greek. The brothers at Lystra spoke highly of him. They traveled through the towns, and the churches were strengthened in the faith and increased in number daily. Then one night Paul had a vision. A Macedonian man was standing and pleading with him, “Cross over to Macedonia (Greece) and help us!” After he had seen the vision, they immediately made efforts to set out for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to […]
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Georgia is located on the Black Sea between Russia, Turkey and Armenia. It is regarded as the world’s second-oldest Christian nation. The Georgian Orthodox Church dates back to AD 150 and is considered almost a peer to Jesus and the apostles time period. Georgia became independent in 1991 after centuries of dominance by surrounding empires. They still have some regions of the country where Russia remains a significant influence. Since their independence and the collapse of communism, they have continued to make progress in positive social, economic and political changes. Many have returned to the church, but it is more about […]
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The French Polynesia is a group of over 100 islands in the South Pacific. It was one of the last places on earth to be inhabited. The main islands are Tahiti and Bora Bora. The official language is French, and France controls the aid and military to the islands. It is no doubt a beautiful place, but it is also a paradise lost. Formerly, it was a strong Christian nation that sent missionaries all over the Pacific. Today, it is debased by increasing vices and immorality. Tahitian missionaries no longer go out to other islands. The Catholic church has had […]
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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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