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
La VIA: A Tour
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Mabinty, A Strong and Vibrant Woman of God
by Cami Goble When I moved to Sierra Leone in 2003, I felt like I had moved into a sauna. For those of you who may be a little rusty with your geography, Sierra Leone is on the west coast of Africa, 7 degrees north of the equator. Freetown was so hot and humid. I…
Chennai Prayer Letter, April & May 2015
Read the latest updates from WMF Chennai! April & May 2015 Prayer Letter and Update
Intern Reflection: Kara Chambers
I felt like I was about to uproot my life, that everything was going to be different once I spent these four months of internship with the Word Made Flesh community in Bolivia. It turns out that Jesus wasn’t bringing me to Bolivia to change me, He had already created and formed me to be…
Deidra’s Story – Spring Into Action
“You think about leaving all the time.” Deidra’s Story [divider width=”small”] Deidra* was eight years old when her mother died, so she and all her siblings were moved across the country to live with their aunt in Bolivia’s urban center, La Paz. During that time, only Deidra and her aunt were working to support the…
WMF Peru update Feb 2015
Releasing what we cherish in our walk of obedience In the history of the ministry of WMF Peru, in each and every stage, God has provided the resources and support we needed. One of the greatest gifts and resources we have received is our ministry center. Thanks to all of you who helped us purchase…
Chennai Prayer Letter, February & March 2015
Read the latest updates from WMF Chennai! February & March 2015 Prayer Letter and Update
Chennai Prayer Letter, December 2014
Read the latest updates from WMF Chennai! December 2014 Prayer Letter and Update
First Week Fast
The Doctrine of Discovery, #BlackLivesMatter, and American Exceptionalism by Mark Charles As the Ball fell and the clock struck midnight, crowds cheered, fireworks exploded, couples kissed, balloons fell, and a New Year was rung in. It was a huge celebration. But in many ways 2014 was a difficult and painful year, especially for minority communities…
First Week Fast
Faith By Receiving A Child by David Chronic We have just concluded the Advent Fast. On the Eastern Orthodox calendar that we follow in Romania, it is 40 days of anticipation, austere eating and waiting that culminate in the joy, feasting and receiving at the Messiah’s nativity. As we progress liturgically through Christmastide and Epiphany,…