At a small stall in the market, Lan mends clothing. Business is slow these days, but what is remarkable is her spirit to give to those around her, as she also daily brings a pot of rice porridge.  Whether it is another vendor or a needy beggar … [Read more...]

With extra time in their schedule from work, these ladies gather to play cards, 'Tien Len', the national card game of Vietnam.  The word 'tien' – means to advance; the word 'len' means to go up --- so literally ‘go forward’. Just thinking about … [Read more...]

“All these pieces broken and scattered, in mercy gathered mended and whole.  Empty-handed but not forsaken.  I’ve been set free.  Oh, I can see it now, laying yourself down, raising up the broken to life” (Hillsong). Are you excited to celebrate … [Read more...]

A drive-thru in Vietnam can look different from anywhere else in the world, as motorbikes stop to grab a sweet potato breakfast or other foods from the many cart vendors stationed along this busy street. This isn’t something new; it’s the normal.  … [Read more...]

Hung Kings, traditional founders and first emperors of Vietnam, are remembered and celebrated on April 2 to reflect back in the history of the country and to nurture the future.  There are many instances in both the Old and New Testament where … [Read more...]

Flowers and fruit serve as an offering to this idol at a temple in a small neighborhood within the city. Carrying a load of culture and tradition, according to the most recent census, less than 1% of Vietnamese have a personal relationship with God. … [Read more...]

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders, let me walk upon the waters wherever you would call me.  God, Your grace abounds in deepest waters.  Your Sovereign hand is my guide. [Hillsong United] Don’t we all want to walk on water, but it’s … [Read more...]

"They that go down to the ships, that do business in great waters, these see the works of the Lord and His wonders in the deep."  Psalms 107:23-24 Everyday people carrying their loads and looking to the Lord for their help and strength see … [Read more...]

Carrying a load of produce to be distributed to other markets and sellers requires time-bound focus before pineapples would spoil. We worry and stress today, sapping us and making our burden heavy. "Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, … [Read more...]

Carrying a load of cardboard to be recycled preserves the need and use of raw materials. In our lives are we cycling through emotions: anger, pain, grief, anxiety, fear, acceptance? It can feel a bit like we are re-cycling, going through the same … [Read more...]