In the Old Testament, the book of Joshua records celebrating the Passover in chapter 5 with produce from the land they worked in Canaan. The very next day, the manna that God had provided to the Israelites for the previous 40 years stopped. No more … [Read more...]

Even these days masks are required to enter Tortoise Pagoda and many who come are seeking wishes and answers to prayers. Married couples will come to the temple and set ‘free’ tortoises into the pool for a small price and hope their wishes will come … [Read more...]

Tools to work and labor---in a few days International Labor Day will be celebrated with days off for most working-people. It is a time to relax for most, but many Believers will have opportunities to share the Gospel. Paul says to the … [Read more...]

Bike to make a better earth---Earth Day is April 22. God gave us responsibility to take care of the world He created. We honor Him by our stewardship of creation. “You alone are Yahweh. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their … [Read more...]

“Serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Galatians 5:13-14 Pray for grandparents, spouses, friends, and coworkers who have broken relationships because the … [Read more...]

Just down the street from the local market, the building of Cha Tam church sits. Comfortably at the end of the block, as life and businesses move at their busy paces in the neighborhood. Yet, it's Thursday before Resurrection Sunday, and the … [Read more...]

Next to the highway on the far side and above the playground, train track lines are being finished, as well as a station to board for convenient travel into Ho Chi Minh City---modern conveniences of a growing urban center. Yet, our lives are not … [Read more...]

Tam sets up on the shaded side of the sidewalk in the early morning. He received a small cart of pineapples from the countryside by boat from his cousin who lives along the Mekong River. He uses his cutting tool to make swirl cuts into the pineapple … [Read more...]

Almost lunch time and Ha and her daughter will stop to eat as they continue selling lottery tickets to all who pass by along the side street. Her daughter will smile and catch eyes, hopefully receiving a little extra money to help in the earnings. … [Read more...]

“Someone cuts down a tree from the forest; it is worked by the hands of a craftsman with a chisel. He decorates it with silver and gold. It is fastened with hammer and nails, so it won’t totter. Like scarecrows in a cucumber patch, their idols cannot … [Read more...]