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.
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November Prayer Letter
October 15, 2007 Sweet Family & Friends, Wow, it has been a crazy few months since the last time I wrote (do I always say that?) what with weddings, earthquakes, new volunteers, new staff members, great visitors, and a lot of time spent on the streets of Lima. First of all, thank you a million…
November 2007 Prayer Letter
Dear loved ones and family, We are so pleased to be able to announce that our baby daughter, Selah Grace Dean, was born to us on October 5th, 2007. The name Selah is a Hebrew word which means "pause to praise." Our sweet daughter certainly leads us to exalt the name of our God; and the…
Hospitals
Dear Friends, As I sit here looking out my window I can see the entire city of Kathmandu. Kara and I are so blessed to have an amazing view of the city from our window… it is especially amazing late at night with all of the city lights twinkling around us. Every year in October/November…
Nov. 1, 2007
Dear Friends and Family, I have been so thankful for the new e-mails and letters I've received since my last prayer letter. I've gotten in touch with some long-lost friends and loved reconnecting. In this letter, I wanted to write a little bit about simplicity. I have felt an increased desire to live simply, but…
Beggars Society: October 14, 2007: Ministering to Jesus
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October prayer letter
Friends, We really hope that this letter finds you all well. As we gear up for the cold fall and winter here in Boston, we are realizing that our departure for Thailand lurks not too far beyond this winter. As friends make plans for this time next year we realize we…
Loving Orchestration
“Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” -Joseph, weeping Dear Friends and Family, Greetings of peace and joy to you. I hope this letter finds you confident of God’s love for you. Ten days ago my dad died. His…
Highlights October 2007
“Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.” Psalm 143:8 Dear friend, Trying to think of highlights to share from this month is overwhelming because it seems there have been so many. I also want to give some updates on things I’ve shared in letters earlier…
One-Year! Celebrate!
My dear family and friends, First, I want to thank you for reading these letters and praying for me and responding. You bless me! 🙂 I will start this letter with a support update and prayer requests and then share a reflection of my year in the making. As of the beginning of September, I…
October prayer letter
October 2007 Dear friends and family, Greetings from Lima! We are back into the full swing of community life here in Lima, heading into spring. Each morning we wait with baited breath and try to predict whether we will see the sun. The seasons do change here, but much more slowly, and with less intensity…