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…
July 2006 Prayer Letter
July 1, 2006 Dear loving family and friends, I have to tell you that it sure is great to live in a country with such a historical and strong soccer tradition. I'll give you an idea of the passion, expectation, excitement and joy surrounding Argentina's participation in the World Cup. Last Friday before Argentina's debut…
July 2006
Greetings from South Asia! I hope this finds you all well, with summer underway! We are enjoying the change of seasons here in Kathmandu. Things continue to be running smoothly here with our boys at Kripaa Sadan. 3 weeks ago our Pastor Ranjit and his wife Sarah opened a Bible school for the boys as…
Broken Glass
Broken Glass I grew up in an old house. We had more room than we knew what to do with, but we always seemed to fill the space with something; for the Baker family, it was typically another toy for recreation. My grandparents used the space for storage. Living through the depression, they saved everything!…
All Praise Be to God
Dear friend, Today I said goodbye to Ruth and Katie as they have completed their four months of service with us. They were a great Servant Team and I was blessed and inspired by their friendship and enthusiasm. My contract with Word Made Flesh will be renewed for three…
Prayer for Summer Activities
Dear Friends, I wanted to give you an update of our last few weeks and ask for your prayers for us for this summer. We have seen a lot of comings and goings this month. Last year some friends of ours, Eric and Betty, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. As a gift…
Beggars Society: June 11, 2006 : The Imagination of Francis of Assisi – Chris Heuertz
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June 2006
Living in Bolivia sometimes feels like my grandparent’s house. Bolivians save everything, because anything can be fixed. A few weeks ago one of our staff asked me about a broken plate of glass we had been holding in storage. “I think it’s still there,” I replied, learning a few days later the reason for her question.
Broken for the Boys
Dear friend, This week I have been deeply troubled and discouraged. My heart has been broken for the boys that I meet on the streets three times a week for soccer games and a meal. I want so much to see them set free! During the month of April…
2006-06-01
Dear beloved, We have been in the US for about a month now and are really enjoying our time here. We've already been blessed to have seen, spent time and talked with so many of you already. And we can't wait to do the same with the rest of you! …
Remembering Suryakala
15 May 2006 Dear Friends, Greetings from