Tag Archives: Missions

Lifestyle Choices

Posted on October 15, 2013 by scottandjody

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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A Milestone Day

Posted on September 28, 2013 by scottandjody

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

Posted on August 19, 2013 by scottandjody

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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He Plants Your Heart

Posted on June 14, 2013 by scottandjody

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

Posted on March 25, 2013 by scottandjody

“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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Friend Raising

Posted on February 24, 2013 by scottandjody

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”

Posted on February 22, 2013 by scottandjody

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 →

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Encouraging Words

Posted on October 7, 2012 by scottandjody

Around the end of August we received an email from former missionaries to Ecuador, relatives of members of our church.  They spoke of their fond memories of Ecuador and Quito, and also of the cooperative relationship HCJB Global had with … Continue reading →

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Our Video

Posted on August 28, 2012 by scottandjody

Only 3 1/2 minutes long, we think it’s an excellent introduction to us.  It was created by our videographer friend Russell Davie. Slice of Life:  Scott & Jody Arnold

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The Next Reasonable Step

Posted on July 3, 2012 by scottandjody

If you read our first blog post, The Adventure Begins, you already know the last step in our “What Next?” search, our three-week visit to Ecuador this January.  But what happened before that?  How did we get to that decision? … Continue reading →

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