Category Archives: Missions

MTI Group Photo

Here we are: 39 adults (14 couples and 11 singles) and 15 kids.  It’s almost time to all go our separate ways.  (Click on the photo to see a larger version.)

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Lifestyle Choices

We’re into our fourth–and last–week here at MTI.  These last two weeks are focused on cross-cultural transition and living.  What’s that? Here’s a list of last week’s topics: Conflict Provides Opportunities (Monday all day) (“If you are not willing to grow in … Continue reading

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Ear Plugs & Wrinkles

Here at MTI in Colorado, lots of big things are going on. We’ve learned how to make lots of sounds we didn’t know existed. We’ve worked through learner-directed language learning activities. We’ve been coached in our language learning plans and … Continue reading

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A Milestone Day

Our first three-year term with HCJB Global began Monday morning with the reading of this scripture. “…for, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ How, then, can they call on the one they have not … Continue reading

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Seeing Others Go

We met Colin and Amy Lyons at our church marriage retreat last April.  Talking with another Faith Center couple who were raising support for overseas missions was amazing.  Like us, less than 50% of their monthly support was pledged, and the … Continue reading

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Just for Fun Statistics

This blog passed 4000 views last week–amazing!  Since the first post in April, 2012, people from 39 countries have checked us out.  How fun is that?  We have views from all the continents except Antarctica.  Even if some are spammers … Continue reading

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He Plants Your Heart

Recently we shared our plans to serve in Ecuador with a couple from our church.  One spouse said, “Boy, I’d like to do that!” while the other spouse said, “I don’t think I could do it.  I love my life … Continue reading

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Three Generations

“My mother told me they heard the news of the second world war because of HCJB.  My grandfather listened every day.  We love HCJB!” HCJB are the call letters of radio station HCJB, a ministry of HCJB Global.  As the … Continue reading

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Winter 2013 Newsletter

If you’re on our mailing list, you should have received our newsletter recently.  If you aren’t, contact us and we’ll add you.  Or you can always find all our newsletters at the Newsletter page (above).

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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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