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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, ...

The Justice Fund: Haiti

January 13, 2010

In times of crisis, Word Made Flesh helps by opening the Justice Fund to connect donors with trusted partner organizations on the ground in the area of need. In light of the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti January 12, 2010, WMF will accept gifts through February 28, 2010, that will go toward immediate relief in…

Heuertz interviewed in Canada

January 12, 2010

Chris Heuertz was interviewed by reporter Denise Lodde in Mississauga, Ontario in January 2009.  The resulting report was shown on 100 Huntley Street, a Canadian Christian TV show which aired nationwide.

Beggars Society: Joe Gerstandt

January 11, 2010

Joe Gerstandt shared with us ideas about inclusion, diversity and stereotypes. Watch the video or listen to the podcast.

looking back, walking forward.

January 4, 2010

Three fruits of this sabbatical rest were hope, healing and courage. As I spent time in the Word, in nature, with family and travelling around the world visiting relatives serving in Asia…

January Prayer Letter

January 1, 2010

Happy New Year! Can you believe it? 2010! We made it! I am excited to begin a new year, to have new adventures and make new memories. But, before 2010 begins, I want to remember this past year. I’ll reflect by seasons!   Winter I was working early mornings at 72nd street Starbucks; meeting people,…

January Prayer Letter

January 1, 2010

Dear Friends,               It’s the season of Advent as I write to you. I love this time of year. Advent invokes a posture of waiting, recognizing our need and anticipating the arrival of the Messiah. The below reflection is one of my favorites this year. Jesus not only identifies with our poverty but is…

January Prayer Letter

January 1, 2010

   Dear Friends,               It’s the season of Advent as I write to you. I love this time of year. Advent invokes a posture of waiting, recognizing our need and anticipating the arrival of the Messiah. The below reflection is one of my favorites this year. Jesus not only identifies with our poverty but…

January 2010

January 1, 2010

We’re thrilled to announce the official beginning of our after-care program for women in prostitution. On March 1, Suti Sana will open its doors to 6-8 women who desire to leave the sex trade. Within the program, they will undergo group and individual therapy, discipleship, job training and other life-skill classes. Through alternative employment, in-depth counseling and discipleship, many women will be free to experience a world beyond sexual exploitation.

January 2010 Prayer Letter

January 1, 2010

January 2010 Dear Friends, I know I have already mentioned this in past letters, but this month there will be a team leaving from Romania to begin a new Word Made Flesh field in Moldova. We are all really excited about the part we get to play in helping to start this new field. Moldova…

January Prayer Letter – Hope

December 24, 2009

December 15, 2009 Dear friends, As I sit down to write this letter, Christmas is nearly here. I can’t believe that time has passed by so quickly! By the time that most of you read this, the holidays will have already past in a whirlwind of travel, time with family and friends, food, and piles…