Evangelical body pledges to help eliminate drugs in St. Kitts and Nevis

photo of wooden cabin on beach near coconut trees

Evangelical leaders on the Caribbean island of Nevis met to discuss drug concerns in the wider community and pledged to support efforts to combat illegal substances.

Source: Evangelical body pledges to help eliminate drugs in St. Kitts and Nevis – Christian Daily International

For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Romans 8:6

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