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.
The Cry for Submission: Letter from the Editor by Emily Fales
August 2009
“Blessed are those…who delight in the law of the Lord and meditate on his law day and night. They are like a tree planted by streams of water…” (Psalm 1:1-3, TNIV, read to me at my covenant ceremony on June 23, where I committed the next 3.5 years of my life to the WMF community).…
Our Favorite things (WMF Argentina Style), part two
Here’s the second part of WMF Argentina’s favorite things. Check out the first part here. 6. Long talks over mate 7. Boca Jrs and game day 8. Celebrating around the table 9. Facebook 10. Street artists
Our Favorite things (WMF Argentina Style), part one
Here’s a quick look at things the folks in WMF Argentina enjoy or find meaningful. Though not perfectly representative of each staff member, it’s safe to say most of the staff like these things a lot. 1. The cobblestone streets of San Telmo 2. Offering hospitality 3. Being with the youth, doing crossword puzzles 4.…
August 2009
Dear Friends, By the time you receive this, I will be preparing to leave for Bolivia. As I’m getting ready to leave Nashville, I have been thinking about what my move to Nashville has meant in my life. I moved here right out of college. I moved here for my first job that I really…
[w]hole photo show – NOW ONLINE
If you missed the show, check out the photos online: http://whole-the-show.blogspot.com/. Orders will be taken until August 4. Proceeds go to Word Made Flesh [w]hole: a journey in photos reflecting on the themes of friendship, the artist’s life, play and the in-between. Photography by Esther Knicely and Mandy Mowers.
We love Aaron Strumpel
Aaron Strumpel has led the Word Made Flesh community in times of worship at a Beggars Society, a special WMF concert and our 2007 international staff gathering. He is a dear friend of the community and a delightful and talented musician. After extensive work with Enter the Worship Circle, he’s made his first independent album,…
Daily bread (Fast Day prayer)
“give us today our daily bread” like, manna in the dessert – only enough for today. Help me fight the urge to save up instead of trusting you again tomorrow. God, it’s a hard way for us to live And we need the reminder that you want to be our provider. Amen. -based on Matthew…
Anchor and Braille Concert (Omaha)
If you are in Omaha this Thursday (July 16), join us for an intimate evening with Stephen Christian and hear solo project Anchor and Braille. Christian is the lead singer and frontman of Anberlin. Tickets ($5) will be sold at the door, and doors open at 7 pm. The show will start at 7:30 pm.…
Beggars Society: July 14, 2009: Life and service among the poor
We heard from Father Ron Whitmer, who is the priest of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, on service and mission in Omaha. Then Paul and Ana Rase, WMF missionaries in Romania, shared about their life and service among the poor. Check out our video and audio from the event!
If you missed this Beggars Society…
We heard from Father Ron Whitmer, who is the priest of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, on service and mission in Omaha. Then Paul and Ana Rase, WMF missionaries in Romania, shared about their life and service among the poor. Listen or watch below.