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The Struggle for Faithfulness
The expatriate population is full of truly remarkable people. I’m often amazed and encouraged by the stories of faith that I hear. There is one particular group that seems to bear the challenges of expat living with extra resiliency. I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional Essays
Tagged Christ, Dubai, Expatriate, Faith, HolySpirit, Israel, Israelite, Jordan River, Joshua, Lord, Moses, TCK, The Ten Commandments
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Easter in Dubai
Today is Easter Sunday in Dubai. This morning the Dubai Ralston’s woke at 4:45am and headed to Kite Beach for our church’s sunrise service. It was beautiful. The pale yellow moon was still up, looking very full and very close. … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional Essays
Tagged Christ, Christianity, Dubai, Easter, Easter Sunday, Expatriate, Jesus, Lent, Stations of the Cross
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Reflection
Recently, I asked my family, “As the door closes on 2011, what are your most prominent reflections on the year?” It’s funny; no mention was made of graduations, travel or jobs (there was a lot of activity surrounding those things … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional Essays
Tagged Bible, Christ, Expat, Family, God, Jesus, Luke, Mary, reflection, relationships, Thomas Paine
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Adopted at Birth
Brotherly Love Do you have relationships that have stood the test of time? You know the ones I’m talking about. Despite the distance in miles or the time between visits, when you are with that person, it’s like you’ve never … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional Essays
Tagged adoption, Angel of the Lord, C.S. Lewis, Christ, David, Expat, Friendship, God, holy spirit, Jesus, Messiah
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