Tucked between the beach and a fishing village, Giang flashes a ‘peace’ sign to passerby-ers wading through a shallow stream flanked by colorful limestone formations. The quietness of the stream reveals only the sound of water falling at the end of … [Read more...]

God is the One True God. God is jealous for His relationship with His people because He passionately loves them and does not want them to be destroyed by idolatry. He desires exclusive devotion and worship. To do less would make Him less than … [Read more...]

God has made me wonderfully. Markets are the meeting points of relationship in many neighborhoods. It’s where friends can encourage and support one another when there is a need. In Exodus 3, God called Moses to lead Israel out of Egypt. Moses … [Read more...]

I am not invisible. Across the Saigon river in an undeveloped area of the city, Minh waits for his next customer. What seems like a lonely stretch of road to sell watermelons is actually a place of solitude to reflect on God. One of God’s names … [Read more...]

God is always with me. God’s omnipresent nature permeates the universe. Our great God is closer than our heartbeat---even as He sits enthroned on high. If we wanted to get away from Him, we couldn’t even if we tried. God’s loving kindness is … [Read more...]

God knows me. Along the Saigon River there are long stretches of grass where flying a kite along with good winds bring people together. The neighborhoods butt up against these parks and people come to relax for a few hours in the late afternoon … [Read more...]

My tongue has power, so what I say matters. “Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 18:21 “since the weapons of our warfare are not worldly but are powerful through God for the … [Read more...]

I am loved. Homework and rigors of school can be a load to elementary students. There are pressures to get good grades in order to attend schools that will get students into yet better schools within the city. After school Mai comes to the park to … [Read more...]

God wants the best for me. Down a small alley and into a smaller shop, Hien listens to a customer on the fabric choice and design of an ao dai (traditional long shirt and pants) she will custom sew. Hien’s rates are amazingly low compared to … [Read more...]

A boxed altar can be found with a small idol or photo of one for worship in almost every home. What happens to the altar or idol when it gets old, chipped, or cracked? It gets tossed out on the sidewalk to be picked up and thrown away. In 1 Samuel … [Read more...]