In your opinion, what was the biggest story for the past year? … the one that impacted your work and those around you the most? The story that holds the greatest potential for making the world different… or leaving it in a different place?
Many will probably point to the migrant/refugee crisis, especially in Europe. BBC recently did a summary catch-up story at…
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34131911
They say that on Dec. 21st, the world saw a major milestone pass: 1 million migrants had come to Europe in 2015 by land or sea. See their helpful maps and text for full explanation of which countries received the most — and the least. You can also see which countries received the most applications for asylum. The results might surprise you. Also presented: Top-ten countries of origin. You won’t be surprised at the number one homeland (Syria), but you might be surprised at the number two.
But what story is bigger than this for you? Just click on “Comment” after the web version of this item and share your idea (anonymously if you wish).
The courage and faith of Christians who faced beheading in the Middle East or bullets in Oregon for their firm confession of faith in Jesus; this to me is the most significant story of 2015.