Traditionally, Vietnamese hold their origin as a nation / people to be with Emperor Hung Vuong some fifty centuries ago. The Hung Dynasty reportedly lasted for some 3,000 years with at least 18 identified Hung Kings. Procession of worshippers … [Read more...]
What do you think of, when you think of Vietnam?
The images will be different for me than you, different from one generation to the next, one person to the next. Perhaps when you think of Vietnam it is of rice paddies or white sand beaches. Maybe when you think of Vietnam it is with strong … [Read more...]
Lonelier in a Busier Society
Unattached young men and women attend a singles party in Ha Noi. Dating services are growing in popularity with busy professionals in the country's major cities. A recent article from Vietnam News centered on the rise of online dating and other new … [Read more...]
Churches and Land Use
The ability of a church in Vietnam to have land for a building or even a place to meet is often a focal point of conflict with local authorities. Pray for those Believers and churches facing opposition and persecution to remain strong in the Lord … [Read more...]
1.7 Million Vietnamese live in the United States
Reach your VN neighbors with the Gospel.1.7 million VN live in the U.S., another million live elsewhere around the world. #pray4vietnam — reachingvietnam (@reachingvn) February 29, 2012 Is one of them your neighbor? What can you do to help reach … [Read more...]
The Drive to Learn English in Vietnam
BBC News Magazine has an interesting article, "Is English or Mandarin the Language of the Future". About two-thirds through the article, however, are a few paragraphs that give perspective on the popularity of English in Vietnam: That part quoted … [Read more...]
Stacking for Jesus
Certainly I did not consider myself an expert. My fine motor skills simply were not that refined. But after spending an afternoon with four new friends playing Jenga, I began feeling at least moderately adept at the stacking game. Advancing my … [Read more...]
