One of the many temples and burnings of incense to false gods in Saigon. Pray for the One True God to be made known and honored in Vietnam. “For from the rising of the sun to its setting My name will be great among the nations, and in every … [Read more...]

Today and for several days there are gatherings and teachings taking place to glorify God by starting new groups and taking the Gospel into more places in the city. Ask God to bring protection and vision to those attending. From 2 Chronicles 20:6, … [Read more...]

The Apostle Paul writes to his protégé Timothy, “All Scripture is breathed out by God….” Indeed, when we read the Bible, it inspires us, encourages us, and rebukes us to bow down to the Creator of the Universe in humility. “The grass withers and … [Read more...]

Laughter with fun and friends during a short summer camp outside Saigon provides distraction from work. We need a daily dose of laughter. Laughter-induced endorphins are beneficial to our health much like regular exercise. Sometimes it is only … [Read more...]

The heat of summer takes a dip in a cloudy river inlet at Bo Cap Vang, a somewhat older water relief park compared to more modern ones in the city. There’s joy in the plunge of water that is cooling. Uncomfortable, high humidity, summer heat is … [Read more...]

Summer grilling takes place on small charcoal grills and under the canopy of a thatched shelter just outside of Ho Chi Minh City at Bo Cap Vang. Spending time with family and friends pauses the stressors of life. But when life throws us into a … [Read more...]

Bac sorts through medicinal herbs to package and sell to her customers. While her son, seen in the background is part of a team that performs ‘lion dances’ for new business openings. Both of these aspects of business has to do with change----change … [Read more...]

Dragons are always considered a symbol of power in Vietnam. This statue found in District 5 reminds Vietnamese to take notice of the power they can have in their lives. That power is made of cement and nothing more. Real power and strength lie in … [Read more...]

Freedom in the air flying in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City with paragliders is such an adventure to capture. Even more, we think about the freedom we have as citizens and especially in Christ Jesus. “So Christ has truly set us free. Now make … [Read more...]

Look carefully at these packaged clothes and personal items. They are made out of paper and sold to burn as a sacrifice to dead ancestors. The belief that ancestors stay around and need their living family member’s help to live a better life or even … [Read more...]