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 2011 Prayer Letter
August 2011 Hello! After travelling around South America for two weeks, it’s good to be home. As I write this letter I am sitting in the Sao Paulo airport in Brazil waiting for my return flight to the U.S. This is a good opportunity for me to reflect and share with you about my recent…
August 2011
WMFB Celebrates 10 Years
The story of Word Made Flesh Bolivia is one of God’s faithfulness and grace, one where loved ones have come and gone and left their mark, one of perseverance in the face of disappointment, political turmoil, sickness, severe weather and tough living. But it is also one where Hope triumphs and each small step towards transformation matters…
August 2011 Prayer Letter
August 2011 Dear Friends, This is going to be another short-letter month. The team of nine from my home church in Omaha is currently here visiting so we’ve been extra busy. The team, by the way, is great. I really didn’t expect to enjoy this time as much as I have. I’ll be sorry to…
What I’ve learned
What I’ve learned from 10 years of life and ministry among the poor: 10. Incarnational ministry is much more about me than the people I serve. 9. Sacrifices made for the wrong reasons are just silly and cause unnecessary pain. 8. Evil is more prevalent than I ever could have imagined. 7. I can live…
Aug. '11 Thada Prayer Letter
Dear friends and friends, It’s nearly crunch time. What we used to refer to as our “little lentil bean” has become more like a bowling ball! I’m pretty sure all his or her parts are formed and functioning, now it’s just time to grow, grow, grow. Our latest appointment confirmed that our little one is…
August 2011
The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with eager feet, Until it joins some larger way Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say. -J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord…
Chris Heuertz on Red Letter Christians TV with Tony Campollo and Kathy Troccoli
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Contemplative Activism by Chris and Phileena Heuertz
From the archives… View this article on Contemplative Activism by Chris and Phileena Heuertz at Catalyst in 2009!
Contemplative Spirituality Video, Featured on The Q Blog
Do our spiritual practices guide us down the right path? Phileena Heuertz suggests contemplative spirituality on the Q Blog. View Phileena’s Contemplative Spirituality Talk from The Q Conference Here.
Trust the Lord
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, And he will make your paths straight.” Prov. 3:5-6 It’s a Friday night, my two room-mates are out and I’m home alone with our black and white cat, Matroshka, who is asleep in…