One door at a time. One day at a time. "May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and your strength last as long as you live." Deuteronomy 33:25 "We cannot take a supply of grace for the future any more than we can eat enough to last us … [Read more...]

Sang and Thu work in a neighborhood market and share a love for Jesus. As new believers, the two have opportunity to gather and meet with others to study and grow in God’s word. When they are studying, they are filled with peace and joy, but when … [Read more...]

On the third day of Tết, custom has Vietnamese making visits to temples in order to burn incense, offer prayers or obtain fortunes for the new year. The streets in and around the temples are filled with people who may only make this visit once or … [Read more...]

On the second day of Tết friends may visit with one another, exchange gifts and foods or dress up to take photos in traditional ao dais (long shirt and pants). Great conversations can happen. Pray for God to lead conversations to Him and whatever … [Read more...]

Chúc mừng năm mới means ‘Happy New Year’ According to the lunar calendar, the new year starts on February 12. The first 3-days of Tết are the most important during the lunar new year. During this special 3-days of posting, please pray for the One … [Read more...]

Traditionally, the lunar new year is marked by loud noises to scare off evil spirit from ruining the new year. In big cities like Ho Chi Minh City, families and friends will gather around rivers and parks to watch firework displays, as fireworks and … [Read more...]

As the most important holiday in Vietnam, friends, families, and co-workers come bearing gifts to one another to wish the lunar new year in with great happiness. The lunar new year in Vietnamese is called Tết (shortened a bit). Store shelves are … [Read more...]

Vietnamese folklore says, today, the kitchen god returns to heaven riding on a carp fish to report to the Jade Emperor about the family of each home. This day Vietnamese will make offerings to their home altar, buy and release a carp into a nearby … [Read more...]

Decorating the house is an important tradition for the lunar new year (February 12) with the most common decoration that of blossoming fruit trees. It's an old tradition that represents fertility, prosperity, and a bountiful year ahead. When the … [Read more...]

Many years ago, legend tells of a Vietnamese king who needed guidance, and a white horse suddenly appeared to make the way clear. In temples today, a white horse readies to be a guide to those who are lost and in need of help. It is made of wood or … [Read more...]