A barber on the sidewalk of Saigon offering free haircuts---what could be a better bargain. Sometimes God surprises us with a free item or extra service and we are pleased and happy; but do we consider that a gift and blessing from Him? All good … [Read more...]

Saigon is well-known for its tangled web of electrical lines. Though in some parts of the city, they are being placed underground, there are far more lines like these above ground than below. It’s not uncommon for electrical outages in different … [Read more...]

Friends sharing in our lives are something to be thankful for. Greenery and benches to stop a moment along Hoang Sa street canal bring enjoyable get-togethers. Who are all the people you are praying for in your life right now? Encourage them by … [Read more...]

Our families and children bring happiness into our lives and we give thanks for the joy of family life. A mom drops off her elementary-age son at the start of the day. Most all students wear a simple school uniform to help level off those … [Read more...]

Vietnamese are out early in the morning to exercise. Gyms and fitness classes are available, but most Vietnamese will be out walking and joining groups outdoors to move and be healthy. Our health is something to give thanks to God about. “For … [Read more...]

In the south of Vietnam, it is said there are two seasons, hot and dry and hot and wet. As November begins the rains are slacking off and a new season of more dry weather will start. When we see God speak about seasons it usually is referring to … [Read more...]

This small mieu-–worship temple---stands along one of the side canals off of the Saigon River. “But the time is coming, and is now here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is seeking such people to … [Read more...]

Vietnam is the 6th largest producer of coconuts in the world. Buying a fresh coconut to drink is such a common thirst quencher and convenient to purchase. A green outer layer reveals a young, off-white husk easily sliced at the top to get to the … [Read more...]

It’s morning in District Binh Tan and grandma has a hand-delivered bowl of pho but needs more ingredients added to her breakfast. She walks over to the street-side market to pick up additional herbs to make her bowl perfect. It is a slow and easy … [Read more...]

During the Fall calendar in Vietnam, October 20th arrives with a special emphasis for women in Vietnam. Advertisements and announcements that focus on women come days before, while street corners in neighborhoods have pop-up flower sellers to make it … [Read more...]