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 home behind the old wooden fence…
2008-04-01
“He is not here; [Jesus] has RISEN, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” Matthew 28:6 Dear Loved Ones, We begin this letter with some great news. This week we found out that our permanent visa applications were approved! Since Anna was born over two years ago, we've…
April prayer letter
April 2008 Dear friends and family, We hope that this letter finds you all well, trusting in God's providence and care for you. We are settling back into life here in Lima- we hesitate saying "normal life" because this adventure of following God's leading to work in community among the poor in Lima is anything…
April 2008
Dear Friends and Family, “Come, Lord Jesus, come,” I sang in a worship circle one afternoon while I was living in Galati, Romania. My mind was drifting from person to person–one of my English students whose single mother was facing severe domestic violence, a friend who couldn't afford the hospital bills for the tumor that…
Changes Come
April 1, 2008 Hi Friends, This month I am starting a new year, as my birthday was in March. I think the last year of my life has brought the most dramatic changes yet! It's been a season of constant movement, in fact it seems like as soon as one thing has been consistent, that…
The Journey Toward Community Care
March 15, 2008 Dear Friends, I hope that our last letter encouraged you to realize in fresh ways how your vocation links with ours. It is a joy to serve with you to make the way for peace and redemption in a world of injustice, violence and poverty. The Journey toward Community Care With your…
April 2008 Prayer Letter
Dear Friends and Family, Greetings from a beautiful, sometimes hot, often sunny Sierra Leone. We are quickly approaching our one month mark! We are getting into the swing of things and are excited to share a bit more about what we will be specifically involved with here in Sierra Leone. We're grateful for all of…
April 1, 2008
Dear Friends and Family, Thank you for your love and support. Things are going well here in Omaha, NE. I'm surprised by how different the last winter has been depending on where you live in the US. In Omaha we had the coldest winter since 1981. I've heard that my family in Wisconsin had the…
Good News from Freetown
Beloved Friends and Family, Greetings of peace, joy, and hope to you! I hope you had a beautiful Easter, experiencing God’s amazing love in dynamic revitalizing ways! Many good things have been happening here in Freetown since I wrote last! In January Laura Alley (president of WMF USA board of directors) and her husband Mike…
April 2008
April 2008 Dear Friends and Family, The life that Tim and I have been called to comes with a unique blessing that we are only now beginning to truly feel and as the time for us to leave comes and we are living on the field we will truly…
Beggars Society: March 9, 2008: Kate Hurley: Intimacy: Knowing God in Worship
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