Children run ready to start classes and to the bus that picks them up at the end of their alley each morning in one of the suburbs of Saigon. Do you remember running with such happy abandonment, especially towards God? 2023 is the year to run … [Read more...]

In one segment of the population, there seems more hope of Light in 2023 than before. Praise and thank God. Our God is immutable. All that God is, He has always been. All that He has been and is, He will ever be. He is ever perfect and … [Read more...]

We find people telling us about your faith, “for they keep talking about how you turned away from idols to serve the living and true God.” 1 Thessalonians 1:8-9 Pray that this too might be said of the people of Vietnam---the world keeps talking … [Read more...]

“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 As the days count down for 2022, let us all heed lessons the Apostle Paul encourages us in: Pray for believers in … [Read more...]

Christmas approaches. December 25 is almost here. Our joy of Christmas is the celebration of the Savior, Jesus, being born. Because Joseph was from the line of David, he and Mary would have to travel to Bethlehem for a census. Many people were … [Read more...]

Today’s temperature says it will be 91 degrees F, that’s in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, yet Santa and Mrs. Santa can be found walking the streets---a bit of Christmas advertising. This time of year, many people are lacking in love, and they are … [Read more...]

Decorations abound in Vietnam, where Christmas is looked forward to even though schools and businesses are open as usual. Joy is the ability to find contentment, peace and hope in God no matter what happens in our lives. Joy is the ability to say … [Read more...]

A small Christmas decoration seller anxiously looks for her next customer, hoping that she can sell her merchandise this holiday season. When we place our faith in Jesus, the Son of God, and commit to follow Him, we have hope. The weary world is … [Read more...]

Red-leafed plants dot the small garden shops in Vietnam, especially this time of year to decorate homes and prepare for the season of advent. Advent means we consider the prophecies of Jesus and trust in Him in the future. “For a child is born to … [Read more...]

Palm trees are a backdrop or just make coconuts into a tree as decorations for Christmas in Vietnam abound. Jesus has always been, long before the earth was formed. He is from everlasting to everlasting. And while He is eternal, there was a time … [Read more...]