One Pillar Pagoda
Known as ‘Nam Thien Nhat Tru’, this Buddhist temple is called the One Pillar Pagoda of Thu Duc, modeled on Hanoi’s One Pillar Pagoda. The one-room temple rises above a pond with tombs holding urns containing bones of monks in the rear of the compound. Buddhism is the single largest organized religion in Vietnam. Often […]Read More »Assurance
Along the sidewalk Tham sets up a drink cart. It’s a couple of blocks from the bus stop, and usually she has many people walk by and purchase something in the afternoon. Last month, she was unable to set up and sell drinks, but God still provided for her. Tham has the peace of God […]Read More »Looking for Good Workers
Doing business and working in many business enterprises in Vietnam takes a bit of insight into the culture of Vietnam. Two to four times a week, Nhan and Thao are required to join with co-workers for drinks after work. If the whole office goes out to drink and they do not participate then they are […]Read More »So Many Questions
Chi loves to hang out with friends at coffee shops, watch cute dog videos, and scary movies. She is shy around new people, but once she opens up, she has a great sense of humor. However, Chi feels lonely, like she’s missing an important piece in life. When she is in her hometown, she goes […]Read More »Security
Life has sure seemed insecure these last weeks and months, but we know God has not abandoned us. We can look back to see how He has taken care of us and trust in the future He will continue to be our unchanging God. “I lift my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help […]Read More »What Must We Do?
These past few weeks and months have brought different opportunities for a group of 10 to study the Bible —not always together but online. As this group has opportunities to gather, and especially, have a face-to-face meeting whether to accept Jesus’ offer of salvation, pray for each person to know in their heart their decision. […]Read More »Women of the City
Mother’s Day is days away and this big city of 10 million plus is full of small houses and rooms with families, and of course, women, making up more than 5 million of this population. Thu is a house-cleaner, working long days for little wages. Le is a teacher and cares for her family and […]Read More »Need Peace
“My hammock drink shop slowed to a halt, having to close up during these past weeks. Worry about no money, worry about health—I have a lot of fears. I’m not young.” Bian remembers listening to an old neighbor tell about the peace of Jesus but that neighbor has moved away. Pray for Bian to know […]Read More »Such a Time as This
Vietnam is a very spiritual country. Even in the countryside this altar found among this group of trees is not an uncommon sight. Everyday, Vietnamese are burning incense, offering a gift of flowers or fruit at altars, and praying, hoping to be heard. Only the Most High God hears and acts. As believers, we have […]Read More »Rejoice Always
If we are not walking with our eyes open, we are likely to trip up. If we are not keeping our eyes on Jesus, we will be easily ensnared. Pray for Vietnamese believers to keep their eyes on Jesus, praying constantly during these days. “Rejoice always! Pray constantly. Give thanks in everything, for this is […]Read More »
