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…
December 1, 2007
December 1, 2007 Dear Friends and Family, Since our prayer letters are written several weeks before they are sent out, I am working on my December prayer letter in mid-November. I'm about to head home for Thanksgiving. And I can't wait! Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. Who can have a problem with Thanksgiving? …
Cami Sigler – Nov. 15, 2007
Dear Family and Friends, Greetings of love, joy, and hope to you. I hope you are permeated with the peace and grace of God’s love in Jesus as we enter the holiday season. Life has been a whirlwind of activity since returning to Freetown after having the opportunity to spend precious last moments with my…
Merry Christmas
Dear Friends, I want to thank you for your prayers over the past few weeks. As you know, I traveled with a small team to the Republic of Moldova. John, April and I visited a number of organizations working in various capacities to help at-risk children and young women. We had a busy week, but…
11-13-2007
If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain; If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain. –Emily Dickinson I realize that it's been over two months since you've heard…
Beggars Society: November 11, 2007: Broken Bread – an AIDS meal
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At the table
"Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb." Rev. 19:9 Dear friends, Today I give thanks for the gift of family. In the absence of my natural family I am surrounded by mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters that God has gifted to me in abundance. I give thanks for a…
2007-11-01
Dear Loved Ones, The season of giving thanks is once again approaching. Here, far away from our families, gatherings and traditions, it's easy for us to grumble and complain. Many of the sacrifices that we make to live and work in Brasil become more apparent during this season of being and celebrating with families and…
Peaceful streams
The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; He leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to His name. Ps. 23.1-3 (NLT) Greetings again, my loved ones. "Budget" is a scary word for me…
Narnia.
…"Now the dwelling of God is with men, and He will live with them… He will wipe away every tear from their eyes… He said 'I am making everything new!" Rev 21:3-5 Dear Friends, I've read the Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis since I was a little girl. My brother Keith and I used…
Somewhere in Middle America
October 15, 2007 Dear Friends and Family, This is starting to feel normal. The awkwardness of the beginning is fading. I am continually reminded of the enormous pile of things I don't know about life in Omaha when new responsibilities at the office surface or I become hopelessly disoriented on the streets of the…