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…
March 2006
We returned to Bolivia in the middle of a cold rainy season. It was the first time Elias returned to the altitude since his encounter with HAPE (High Altitude Pulmonary Edema) last July. We were also concerned about Andrea being pregnant. Looking back, it was our easiest transition to the altitude ever.
The Hope We Learn to Live With
Dear Family and Friends, Today we are very sad here in Sierra Leone. My friends, Keith and Laura Padgett, have decided to return to the United States. By the time you get this letter, they will have gone. The Lighthouse* boys and girls are taking their departure very hard. They are accustomed to change, disappointment,…
March 2006
Greeting from hot and sunny Lima Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yes and forever. Since my last prayer letter a lot of changes have been happening here in Lima. With lots of joy in January we welcomed a new staff member Monica. She is joining us as…
Carne Vie
Warning: Do not read any further if you are not prepared to be shocked, maybe even moved to respond. This month I don't have any Christmas pageant stories to tell about. I simply want to talk about our girls and the problem of prostitution. If you also are willing to let…
March Prayer Letter
March, 2006 I preface this letter with this introduction of our friend, co-worker, and fellow believer, Anna Monteviller, who serves the WMF community in Lima, Peru as President…
March 2006 Prayer Letter
March 1, 2006 “For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” ~ Matthew 18:20 Dear Loved Ones, We continue to give thanks to God for you and the many ways in which you encourage us and make it possible for us to follow God's calling upon our lives.…
A time of great blessing!
Greetings from Kathmandu! How Great is the God who sustains us. How great is His mercy. These days I am overwhelmed. Overwhelmed with the goodness of our God, and the ways that He proves His love to us. With the speed and capacity in which God has moved in and through our community here in…
February 2006 Prayer Letter
Dear Friends, Our Christmas celebrations this year were a knock-down-drag-out success. In other words, everything went really well and we had tons of fun. It was great having my sister and her family here for all of the festivities. Seeing the week and our work in general through their eyes was really encouraging. Thank you…
February Prayer Letter
January 15, 2006 Greetings Sweet Family & Friends, Day 1 in Lima has come and gone and, though I miss you all already, I feel such joy in being here. The last month in Iowa, Chicago & Michigan was fantastic. It was a blessing to be able to see and connect with…
Christmas Pageant
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby… But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good tidings of great joy that will be for all people!” We had a spectacular Christmas pageant in December with over twenty school children at Casa Vale! …