Elephant chess played anywhere, including on the sidewalk. These days no one is out enjoying a game, as strict directives keep Vietnamese indoors. "You will show me the path that leads to life; Your presence fills me with joy and brings me … [Read more...]

Fish to catch in a big tank at the market becomes rare these days, as lock down measures continue. In Luke 5:4-7, Jesus was teaching the people crowded around him. He saw two boats with fishermen washing their nets, finishing up from a night’s … [Read more...]

Vietnam celebrates National Day on September 2. Pray for the leaders of Vietnam, as they continue to combat increasing cases of the delta virus and make efforts to vaccinate more people.  Ask God to turn leaders’ hearts to Him, that they … [Read more...]

Jeremiah 10:5-6 “Like scarecrows in a cucumber patch, their idols cannot speak. They must be carried because they cannot walk. Do not fear them for they can do no harm---and they cannot do any good. Lord, there is no one like you. You are great; Your … [Read more...]

Even an animated cement lion can give a fierce eye to those drawing near. Not uncommon to see lions like these in front of buildings, culture attributes strength and protective benefits to these statues. As the world continues to monitor the … [Read more...]

Lines and rows of motorbikes sometimes inching through intersections, as crowds trying to return home from work and play filled the streets of Saigon in the past. Restrictions and lock downs continue, and streets like these are found no more. “And … [Read more...]

Rest for the weary. “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. All of you, take up My yoke and learn from Me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy and … [Read more...]

Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still and know that I am God” and we might think from this verse, oh, God wants us to relax and know that He has it. Instead of interpreting 'be still' as a gentle suggestion, other translations are more specific for us to 'stop … [Read more...]

Please pray for Dinh* who has Covid-19 and has been put on oxygen. Pray that God will bring quick healing to Dinh through the touch of His hand or the work of the doctors and nurses treating him. Pray that God will comfort Dinh's wife and family … [Read more...]

Rice paper salad (banh trang tron) sold by this mobile vendor along the streets of Saigon has been without customers for weeks. From streets to narrow alleys, vendors are not just balancing baskets on shoulders but also the livelihood of their … [Read more...]