Tag Archives: Apostle Paul

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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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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Aging Rockers and My Rock of Ages

Posted on April 28, 2012 by texpatfaith

Do you ever have moments that crystalize the passage of time? Moments that catch you off guard, surprising you with intense emotion as you look back down the road of your life? Happening at the oddest times and in the … Continue reading →

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Visit to a Distant Planet

Posted on December 4, 2011 by texpatfaith

Imagine. It is the ultimate expat assignment. The boss asks you to leave your home and move to a distant land with an alien culture. You are given a specific message to communicate and a critical task complete. To do … Continue reading →

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Courage

Posted on March 28, 2011 by texpatfaith

       Hannah(right) and Morgan – MESAC Softball Championship Courage  Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love. I Corinthians 16:13-14(NIV) The whole of Paul’s instruction to the Corinthian church in … Continue reading →

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