In a small 20 x 30-foot room, new Believers and non-Believers meet. All are factory workers that have come to the city from other parts of the country. On Saturday evenings as many as 20 will gather. Sitting on the floor in the dimly … [Read more...]

Over the past several weeks, Minh, Ha, and Lin have had good conversations about God with believers.  Conversations about fears, hearing testimony about how God cares for everyone, and videos about Jesus have brought interests to know more about … [Read more...]

Plastic bags of water hang from the ceiling of this café in hopes of repelling insects.  The idea is that the insect’s compound eyes are confused and flies away from the refracted light.  When you have a problem that needs solving, perhaps … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]