Bolivia Mission’s Trip 2013: One of the most convicting passages in the Bible to me is Mat. 9:36-38. When Jesus saw the condition of the people and their need He was moved to compassion. It was their spiritual condition and need for the gospel that He used to show the disciples that the harvest is plenteous but the problem is lack of laborers. That … [Read more...]
25th Largest City in the World: Istanbul, Turkey
An Overview of Istanbul Historic and modern, European and Asian — that’s Istanbul. The city at the junction of two continents is home to ancient structures like the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque in the Old City, as well as modern businesses, hotels, restaurants and nightlife in the New City. The sight of mosques and bustling bazaars and the smell of incense and spices are … [Read more...]
24th Largest City in the World: Paris, France
An Overview of Paris Paris has a population of approximately 9,638,000 people. Known as the “City of Lights,” Paris is one of the world’s foremost centers of business and culture. Situated on the river Seine, Paris is a beautiful, cosmopolitan city whose influence on politics, education, entertainment, fashion, and the arts is felt worldwide. Innumerable monuments built to … [Read more...]
23rd Largest City in the World: Tianjin, China
An Overview of Tianjin Tianjin, China has a population of approximately 10,239,000 people. Massive and dynamic, Tianjin is China’s third-largest city, located near the coast some 80km east of Beijing. The city has few actual sights; it’s the streetscapes – an assemblage of ageing nineteenth- and early twentieth-century European architecture, juxtaposed with the concrete and … [Read more...]
22nd Largest City in the World: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
An Overview of Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro is located on the southeastern part of Brazil. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and by 3 other states of the Federation. It is the second largest city in Brazil and the 22nd largest in the world. The population of Rio de Janeiro is approximately 10,556,000. Rio is the most visited city in the southern hemisphere and is known … [Read more...]