Ba Chieu market opens up early each morning. Huong eats a quick bite between customers, but that does not keep her from talking. She is extremely friendly and a talker to all who stop by. Huong also has an eye out and is perceptive to customers and … [Read more...]

A black and white photo of Ho Chi Minh City reminds us that this enormous glittering city fights each day to overcome the darkness with blessed assurance that the King of Kings has the victory in hand. Ignorance, idols, and tradition are battles … [Read more...]

Ceramic idols that take the form of the emperor god and god of wealth in an ornate altar with bowls of sweet soup as an offering. “Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’” Matthew … [Read more...]

Would you be surprised to find quite a number of nativities outdoors throughout Saigon? ----in front of shops, restaurants, hotels, and along the street. Because of the catholic population, it is quite common to see as a decoration, but the story of … [Read more...]

Sidewalk decorations for sale that reflect the colors of the Christmas season---that is the celebration of our Messiah come to earth. What kind of decorations would be for sale if we were decorating for His second coming? What would we need to do … [Read more...]

Vietnamese dolls featuring the traditional ao dai dress and non la hat, worn mostly for special occasions by females can be found in markets and gift stores. Four females are noticeably included in Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus: Tamar (1:3), Rahab … [Read more...]

Vietnam’s landscape varies from north to south and east to west, but in the central highlands, evergreen forests dot the landscape. This Christmas season as you see trees and decorations, will you pray for Jesus to be made known? “…the mere sound … [Read more...]

Saigon continues to come back to life after weeks of ‘stillness’, as Christmas decorations find its way along the street for sale. Silence, also has its place before the throne of God. “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among … [Read more...]

Poinsettias are a traditional Christmas flower throughout much of the world. Rooted in the central highlands of Vietnam, this colorful plant reaches as tall as 10 feet high. Joseph and Mary were but two of the many people who were uprooted by … [Read more...]

Tending her garden, Hynh waits for her plants to grow and mature. In the same way, as we think towards Christmas, we wait to celebrate and anticipate Jesus Christ, preparing our hearts to worship the birth of the Savior of the world. Mary, from … [Read more...]