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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.

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The Cry for Submission: Letter from the Editor by Emily Fales

Submission is a word that provokes significant discomfort for me. When I first saw that this was one of our lifestyle celebrations, ...

January 2007 Prayer Letter

January 1, 2007

Hi all you wonderful people!   I can't believe it's already time to write again. The past few months have been a blur, despite the major life changes.   A quick update on finances: At the end of November, I had $3,890 in my support account, but Emily tells me I've had several checks come…

A little help, please

January 1, 2007

  Help, God!   I don't know how to pick up all these pieces.  My arms aren't wide enough, or strong enough.  Probably because I haven't been able to go rock climbing recently.  So much happening.  So much crashing around us.   Like little 6-month old Luke Baker being flown back to Boston Medical because…

Sermons: Chris Heuertz at Wesley Chapel; New Albany, IN

December 20, 2006

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Our kids are Amazing

December 15, 2006

Our kids are amazing!    They did it again; they blew me away with their talent during their performance of this year's Christmas pageant for the parents on December 15.  I enjoyed helping direct the Christmas skit part of the program, even if it meant an extra headache or two trying to help seven emotional…

Beggars Society: December 10, 2006: Exodus – Sarah Lance

December 10, 2006

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Sermons: December 1, 2006: Chris Heuertz at Taylor University

December 1, 2006

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December 1, 2006

        December 2006   In one day, I was forever changed.  For nine months we prepared and planned and thought on what was to come, but not until that day, did I become so altered.  From the beginning I knew and was linked with this tiny little being.  But that hot, humid day at…

Christmas Prayers

December 1, 2006

  December 2006 Dear Friends, I usually write a fairly long letter just before Christmas.  This year I'm going to keep it short.  The due date for this letter is hitting at a time when I am feeling ridiculously busy and tired.  But that isn't to say I'm not looking forward to the season.  I…

FearNot

December 1, 2006

December 2006          “Do not be afraid.  I bring you good news…”  (Luke 2:10)   We all know the scene well: the Christmas shepherds in the field are surrounded by a host of angels, the glory of the Lord shines around them, and their initial response is fear.  Actually, my translation says they were terrified. …

WMF Peru Prayer Letter

December 1, 2006

Dear friends of WMF Peru,   As a community we want to update you on the progress of fundraising for the proposed WMF Peru Ministry Center and to share with you some ways to continue praying for and supporting this effort. The WMF Peru ministry center will be the home for community activities.  It will…