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
May 2002
Well after months of research and prayer, we have finally decided on our ministry focus: sexually exploited women and children. It is estimated that 800-2,000 girls are currently working in El Alto, where we live. Sixty percent are believed to be underage. However, we have not found a single group, church, or mission agency working with this population.
Lessons I’m Learning…
As the North American standing behind the 20-gallon pot, I vividly see a representation of the injustice of our world. Why am I not standing on the other side?
April 2002
The Baker’s have taken the plunge…into probably the greatest adventure of all! Yep, we’re expecting our first addition to the family!!!
April 2002 Prayer Letter
Dear Friends, Tonight March 14, 2002, we spent some time with an old friend of ours. He shared his testimony with us and the Discovery Team that Phileena and I are helping lead here in Lima, Peru. I'd like to share part of his testimony with you. He just wanted to feel loved.…
Love Song
“Give thanks to the Lord, His steadfast love endures forever.” Psalm 118:1 Dear Friends, Thank you so much for the love, prayers, support, and encouragement you have given me. I've heard from many of you in the last weeks and have been truly blessed by your prayers and generous financial support.…
March 2002
In choosing to come to Bolivia, I chose to live in another country. But what I am experiencing now, is another world – one that I know very little about – and one, that at times I wonder if I want to continue in. It is a dark world, and I often feel afraid and incompetent.
February 2002
As always, we covet your prayers for our lives and ministry here in Bolivia. The following are some specifics we ask you to pray for:
Guidance and direction for the ministry of WMF in Bolivia. The possibilities can be overwhelming.
Those who will join our staff here and for those who will volunteer for servant teams in August, that they would fall into the Lord’s perfect will for them here as well.
Our continued grasp of the language, culture and poverty of those here in El Alto
The uplifting of the spiritual darkness/oppression that is so evident.
February 2002
Please pray for the people of La Paz. On Tuesday, a storm passed through the Andes mountains bringing 41cm. of rain in 50 minutes.
February 2002 Prayer Letter
Dear Friends and Family, Greetings from Wilmore. Soon, our prayer letters will be written from Omaha, Nebraska. We are eagerly awaiting the big move. Chris and I, along with Brent Anderson (Director of Administration) and Daphne Eck (Advocacy Coordinator) will pack up our apartments and office at the end of August and make…
The Thorn
“Just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.” – 2 Corinthians 1:5 Dear Friends and Family, This New Year has come so quickly for me that I can't believe it's here! I have one more semester of at Gordon College and…