Pray Hard and Long
Life is filled with challenges for even the youngest in Vietnam. When we are confronted with difficulties, the best advice is to go before God to the One that can help. Jesus often withdrew to pray—how much more do we need to be in prayer. We must know to humble ourselves before the throne of […]Read More »Step of Obedience
When we are in school, we follow the instructions given for a test or an assignment. When we are working, we follow directions that are required of us. The list goes on and there are consequences when we don’t follow. Not according to our own agenda, but according to the Word of God, we are […]Read More »Love of the Father
Branches are gathered and piled into a fire to make a space more useful. Jesus spoke of branches that were not abiding in Him in John 15:6-7. We may wonder about our world and why there are pandemics and tribulation. Jesus tells us that there will be suffering in the world in John 16. We […]Read More »Rich
Down a small alley, food or drink vendors set up each morning bringing in their fare and putting out chairs and stools. It’s a neighborhood gathering that is rich in the culture of Vietnam today. Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” Want to experience spiritual growth? There must be […]Read More »Do You Believe?
Salvation is one of the first steps to spiritual growth. “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me, even if he dies, will live. Everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die —ever. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26 Easter is days away. We […]Read More »The Narrow Gate
Cao Dai is a religion that originates in Vietnam from the mid-1920’s. The religion combines Buddhism, Roman Catholicism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Islam. Religious pluralism—multiple religions all lead to God—does not please The One True God. “Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road is broad that leads to destruction, and […]Read More »God's Voice
A smile communicates lots. Each day we have a chance to communicate to those around us without even saying a single word. The foundation of any healthy relationship is communication. The better the communication, the better the relationship will be. God talks to us in many ways, but He primarily talks to us through His […]Read More »Be My Witness
Down a small alley, a neighborhood barber trims hair while other customers wait their turn with a facial and reading the paper—captive audiences. There are opportunities to share the Good News at work and with friends or family by being prepared with what God is doing in our lives each day. The Holy Spirit empowers […]Read More »One-Way
Driving a car in the wrong direction on a one-way street is foolish and dangerous. Some drive the wrong way out of ignorance, others out of rebellion. Whether out of ignorance or rebellion, our spiritual one-way street will lead to eternal separation from God—-until we turn around (repent) and begin following Christ. “Repent,” Peter said […]Read More »Lifetime Walk
Sharing a meal with new believers and getting a chance to discuss life under His Lordship does not mean the one-time acknowledgement that Jesus is lord, but about developing a lifetime walk with God. The more we know Him the more we submit to Him. “Therefore, as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk […]Read More »
