Many of you had probably never heard of Haiphong before seeing it in Rachel's travels this week. At only roughly 2 million, it's not really at the top tier of global cities. And yet it is 2 million men and women, boys and girls in need of the … [Read more...]
Prayer power
Traveling through Hanoi has a different feel than other parts of the country. There is history there both from the Vietnam War as well as from that past 1,000 or so years. The presence of the government felt everywhere in the country is perhaps … [Read more...]
Future and a hope
We know the past of Da Nang. Can see bits of the present. But what about the future for this city? How will the future of Da Nang be a positive one? God has such a future planned - if only the people of Da Nang will seek Him with all their … [Read more...]
Prayer on the mountain
The Central Highlands of Vietnam are home to several ethnic minority groups notably the Bana, Ede, Jarai and K'ohr. Collectively known as 'mountain people' or 'Montagnards' in the colonial past, many of these groups have a good percentage of … [Read more...]
Not on sand
“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them will be like a sensible man who built his house on the rock." Matthew 7:24 I've been around lots of sand this week. The area of Phan Rang-Thap Cham is known in part for its inland … [Read more...]
Not like the rest
We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, concerning those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who have no hope. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 In Rachel's travels this week she returned to Ho Chi Minh City for a few days. Out … [Read more...]
10 Prayers for HCMC
Praying for the lost of Ho Chi Minh City. Saturday, October 10, 2015 marks our Day of Prayer for Ho Chi Minh City. This day, 10/10 is chosen based on the saddening statistic that in this great city of 10 million people, every 10 minutes a lost … [Read more...]
What profit?
For what does it benefit a man to gain the whole world yet lose his life? Mark 8:36 This week I've been really keyed in to the workers and vendors I am seeing throughout this city (Saigon). Earlier I posted some pictures from the Cholon market … [Read more...]
70-40-20
"All men are created equal. They are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, among them are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." This immortal statement was made in the Declaration of Independence of the United States of … [Read more...]
Joy in God’s presence
From imbConnecting's Pray Daily page: HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM (HOE-chee-men) - "There is joy in the presence of God's angels" (Luke 15:10), as sinners have repented and turned their lives over to Jesus Christ this summer! Thank you for praying … [Read more...]