Word Made Flesh is a contemplative community. One of the ways that we contemplate what God is doing in the world and in our lives is through the reflection articles that we write. We invite you to read, learn, and celebrate with us.
What Does It Mean to Enter as a Learner? Lessons from Cross-Cultural Ministry in Romania by Zoe Wang
May 2003 Prayer Letter
Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun: I saw the tears of the oppressed-and they have no comforter; power was on the side of their oppressors-and they have no comforter. And I declared that the dead, who had already died, are happier than the living, who…
He now showed them the full extent of his love
Dear friends, I write to you about Easter and about the humility of Jesus at a time when I have been struggling so much to humbly love and serve those nearest to me. Living in community is difficult when we hurt each other and want to run away or just ignore…
April 2003 Prayer Letter
Friends and Family, I hope and trust this letter finds you abiding in the grace and unfailing mercy of our King, Jesus. This has been a crazy year already… As you may already know, in January we were in El Salvador for the WMF Directors Forum. Following those meetings I was the featured speaker…
Spring Will Come!
“See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone.Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come.”Song of Songs 2:11-12 Dear ones, Hard to believe how fast the weeks are flying by. Before long, the winter will be past and spring will come. I can't wait! Coming…
Intimacy
“Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him.” Matt. 20:34 Dear friends, A good portion of January I spent in the States, enjoying time with many of you and my dear family. My time was extended an extra week when I caught…
February 2003
We hope to open a “lugar de descanso” or a place of rest for these ladies, where they can be received with respect and loved as beloved children of God.
February 2003 Prayer Letter
Dear Beloved Friends and Family, Happy New Year! May this year be full of revelations of God and His goodness. Chris and I are doing well. In November we enjoyed visiting the WMF staff in Bangkok for the first time. They are studying language and trying to get accustomed to the culture. We also…
A Day in Galati
“Though the fig tree does not blossom and there are no grapes on the vine… yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my savior.” Hab. 3:17-18 Happy New Year, friends. Hopefully I will get to see many of you as I will be in the…
Visiting Lima, Peru
“I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed…Nothing will be impossible for you.” – Matthew 17:20 Merry Christmas dear friends! I write to you from Lima, Peru where I have been for two weeks in early November. In Lima they bring out the Christmas…