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Choosing Joy
I (Jody) have been listening to audiobooks from Oregon’s on-line library while doing daily exercise in our apartment. Recently I somewhat randomly selected Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn’t Enough by Kay Warren. I was halfway through the book before I … Continue reading
I Married An Investigator
I (Jody) first heard of the Enneagram late last year when a fellow missionary offered to teach an Enneagram class. He used as his main text, The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-discovery, by Ian Morgan Cron … Continue reading
Glimpses of Heaven
It was the Unicorn who summed up what everyone was feeling. He stamped his right fore-hoof on the ground and neighed; and then cried: “I have come home at last! This is my real country! I belong here. This is … Continue reading
March 2014 Update
Hot off the electronic press! print version (pdf) mobile-device version (html) Highlights include: why we’re in Costa Rica (instead of Ecuador) after 80 years, our organization changes its name photos AND where we will live in Ecuador Thank you for … Continue reading
Posted in Books & Classes, Costa Rica, Quito, Reach Beyond/HCJB
Tagged Costa Rica, Newsletters, Quito, Reach Beyond
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Christmas 2013 Newsletter
Here’s our Christmas 2013 newsletter: Ready-to-Print version (pdf) Mobile Device version (html) Take a look at: Family photos An engagement announcement A recap of our year & what’s coming up Good-bye party details (for those of you close enough to come) We … Continue reading
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Tagged Family, Mission Training International, Newsletters
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Fall 2013 Newsletter
Here’s our Fall 2013 newsletter: Ready-to-Print version (pdf) Mobile Device version (html) We’ve been busy–here are some highlights: Departure Date: January 1, 2014 (How’s that for a great way to start a new year?) We’re official! (Our first three-year term started September 23.) … Continue reading
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Summer 2013 Newsletter
Isn’t God great? We think so. Our newsletter was completely up-to-date until 1:58pm last Monday (the 26th) when I (Jody) received a phone call upsetting all our plans! We were on waiting lists for our departure training in Colorado Springs, … Continue reading
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Chasing the Wild Goose
My friend Julie tucked this book into my bag after church when I (Jody) was deep in conversation with someone else. Scott caught sight of the title and joked, “I hope that’s not prophetic about our future!” I smiled my thanks to … Continue reading
Friend Raising
For me (Jody), the most thought-provoking part of this excellent book was the chapter on generosity. The author quotes Earl Pitts, a Canadian YWAM worker: “The Kingdom of God’s system of finances is giving and receiving. The world’s system is … Continue reading
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“Perspectives”
Scott and I (Jody) are taking a 15 week class called Perspectives on the World Christian Movement. This interesting and challenging class consists of a wide variety of readings and in-person presentations, usually by experienced missionaries. My favorite essay thus … Continue reading
Adventures in Middle Earth 