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About texpatfaith

I'm a returned Christian expat living in Texas after several years residing in the Middle East and the South Pacific. I have the great privilege of writing about my experiences through the eyes of my faith, and to know and love my brothers and sisters serving in Christ's name all over the world. I have a special heart for the missionary community whom I now serve through the Missionary Care Team at my church. I am a writer, researcher, teacher, and archaeology enthusiast who also loves peering into the heavens any chance I get - but most importantly I am a wife, mother and grandmother who loves the Lord. "The fact that I am a woman does not make me a different kind of Christian, but the fact that I am a Christian makes me a different kind of woman." Elisabeth Elliott Shirley Ralston (MA Christian Education, Dallas Theological Seminary)

Flying Fears

Posted on April 30, 2014 by texpatfaith

Having one child still in college means a perfectly legitimate excuse for a spring break trip. This year we arranged for our youngest daughter to meet us in Sydney, Australia. She flew the 16-hour “Pacific Express” from Dallas to Sydney … Continue reading →

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Stick With Me Baby, I’ll Take You Places

Posted on April 14, 2014 by texpatfaith

    I’m back in Port Moresby after a month of traveling to Australia, the U.S. and Malaysia. My itinerary was governed by my daughter’s university spring break and a much-needed trip to the U.S. How I ended up in … Continue reading →

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Ephesus or Papua New Guinea ~ The Culture Clash of Acts 19

Posted on March 22, 2014 by texpatfaith

It’s a Saturday in Port Moresby and it’s a market day. I shop alongside other expatriate customers, slowly perusing the goods, looking for mementos of my time in the South Pacific. The vendors patiently endure the heat and humidity, gently … Continue reading →

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Partnering for the People of the Pacific

Posted on February 17, 2014 by texpatfaith

We were in an unfamiliar part of town. Jeff had a map but our driver still wasn’t 100% sure of where we were going. He asked the driver, “What is the name of this road?” Uncertainty breeds nervousness in Port … Continue reading →

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Courage in Uncertainty

Posted on January 30, 2014 by texpatfaith

I’m back in Port Moresby after an extended holiday in Texas. Spending that time with my family and friends was really great. I have to admit I wasn’t too excited about my return to the South Pacific. In addition to … Continue reading →

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Paul the Expatriate

Posted on November 21, 2013 by texpatfaith

My research of the Acts of the Apostles for the last year and a half has given me new respect for the first century church. I’m continually amazed by the wisdom and practicality of the apostles and early believers as … Continue reading →

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Cyprus Through My Eyes – Hannah Ralston

Posted on November 9, 2013 by texpatfaith

I love exploring bible lands. My research of the Acts of the Apostles rekindled my memories of our visit to  Cyprus. Next week I’ll tell you about what I saw but this week I thought it would be fun for … Continue reading →

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Rabaul Recess ~ Continued

Posted on September 27, 2013 by texpatfaith

Here is my continuing story of our trip to Mt. Tavurvur in Rabaul on the South Pacific island of New Britain.  See Part I. Thankfully, our journey across the bay was smooth and uneventful. Skipper Chris rounded the point in … Continue reading →

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Rabaul Recess – Part One

Posted on September 5, 2013 by texpatfaith

Living on the Pacific Rim provides some awesome opportunities to feel the earth move. Well, maybe you wouldn’t think it was so awesome, but if you are a nerd like me it’s pretty cool. It’s a very real reminder of … Continue reading →

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My Name is Pride

Posted on August 29, 2013 by texpatfaith

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time,” (1 Peter 5:6, HCSB) Say what you will about the Internet, but I have to tell you I’d be lost without … Continue reading →

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