Tag Archives: Expatriate

Bridge Climb!

Posted on August 7, 2014 by texpatfaith

I don’t consider myself to be a courageous person, especially when it comes to doing new things. That may sound odd coming from an expat, but it’s true. For me, any new endeavor is a challenge. I’m not a thrill … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Australia – “Confident and Manly” Beach

Posted on June 10, 2014 by texpatfaith

Manly Men We were eager to experience Australia’s beaches while we were in Sydney. One of my husband’s co-workers recommended Manly Beach over the more famous Bondi. “Fewer crowds,” he said. Finding Manly to be an odd name for a … Continue reading →

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Miles From Home On Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2014 by texpatfaith

  My friends and family are all together this weekend, observing Memorial Day in the U.S. It is on occasions like this one that I lament being so far away. Even so, I want to express my appreciation to all … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Australia – The Sydney Harbour Scene

Posted on May 23, 2014 by texpatfaith

Before moving to this part of the world, I knew very little about Sydney, Australia. My knowledge was limited to the TV coverage of fireworks from the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge on New Year’s Eve – one of the first … 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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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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A Psalm for the Expatriate

Posted on August 4, 2013 by texpatfaith

“Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I go up to heaven, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there. If I live at the eastern … Continue reading →

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The Struggle for Faithfulness

Posted on July 11, 2012 by texpatfaith

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 →

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Easter in Dubai

Posted on April 9, 2012 by texpatfaith

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 →

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