Ukraine has very few natural boundaries, as it is most surrounded by Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Moldova, and Romania, with very little coastline along the Black Sea. The country has struggled to gain economic independence since communism, and is deeply divided between those wanting to reestablish with Russia and those looking westward for the future. The Church was severely persecuted under communism, and some prejudice still remains. At one time, prior to Communism, Ukraine was considered the “Bible Belt” of the Soviet sphere, with a rich Christian heritage. With faithful perseverance, there is now evidence of a regrowth. Ukraine is […]
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Uganda is known as the “Pearl of Africa”. It is a fertile and well watered land with a temperament climate. Agriculture accounts for 80% of the work force. The population has been reduced over the years by the many wars, tribal killings, AIDS and diseases. Previous regimes also imposed restrictions and intense persecution of Christians. But they now have freedom of religion. Since 1986, there has been widespread revival and prayer movements in the churches there. This makes Uganda one of the most truly Christian nations in the world, with church attendance high, and public prayer common even in government […]
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Turks & Caicos Islands are an archipelago of 30 coral islands at the southeastern end of the Bahamas. 90% of the people are African Caribbean, but many include undocumented immigrants fleeing from Haiti. The islands are a territory of the UK, however issues with drug trade significantly affect the islands’ administration. The majority religion is Christian Protestant, although most of the undocumented Haitians are Catholic so the exact numbers are not known. As much as 25% of the population live below the poverty line, despite a growing economy in tourism and offshore finance. Pray that the Christian church will unite […]
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Turkmenistan is situated between Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, and located on the Caspian Sea. It is mostly desert, and only 1% of the country is arable land. They are famous for their carpets, horses, camels and desert, but oil and gas are the major sources of wealth, and they are dependent on water from others. They have a nomadic tribal past and were united as a country under Russian Tsarist rule in 1881. There is freedom of religion in the constitution, but is limited in practice to Sunni Islam and Russian Orthodoxy. All other forms of Islam or other […]
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About the Author
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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