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…
May 2005
As Elias and I were shopping in the Ceja one day, we passed by a little old woman with her hands outstretched. She was begging, and once again that lump in my throat arose from my uncertainty and discomfort.
May 2005
Hello friends. In case you don't know… My name is Rachel E Simons. I'm from New Hampshire ( Massachusetts , originally). I just turned 25 on April 11. I spent my birthday in an airplane, flying from Nebraska to New Hampshire . My favorite color is green. I live in a…
April 2005
Myths About Prostitution
• Women who prostitute want to prostitute.
• Women who prostitute love sex.
• Women who prostitute are lazy and just want easy money.
• Women who prostitute make a lot of money and are wealthy.
• A woman who prostitutes will do anything, with anyone for money.
• A woman who prostitutes has no morals and cannot be trusted.
• Most in prostitution began prostituting to support their drug addiction.
• Legalizing prostitution would reduce its harm.
• A prostitute cannot be raped.
• You can tell a woman who prostitutes by her clothing.
• Once a prostitute, always a prostitute.
April 2005
Dear friends, For Easter this year I am spending three weeks in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Nebraska hoping to see many of you. It's been great to have a break from Servant Teams so that I can travel. And it also means a slower pace of life for me while I'm…
March 2005
As I write Bolivia continues to be plagued with more strikes and blockades. It seems a bit strange that we have become accustomed to stepping over logs and walking around burning tires. Hardly ever do we feel we are in personal danger, but our hearts continue to long for the day when there is a resolution and reconciliation.
March 2005
Dear friend, Nina and I returned safely from South Asia on Feb 11, and have quickly jumped back into a full program with the children and street boys at the Drop-In Center and on the street. Today we both dressed up in traditional Indian dress and answered a host of questions…
March 2005 Prayer Letter
Dear Friends, Phileena and I want to thank you for all that you've done for us this past month. As some of you already know, while I was at Belhaven College in Jackson , Mississippi , our home was broken into and robbed. Thankfully, Phileena wasn't there at the time and so she's safe…
February 2005
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 Dear friends, When you receive this letter I will be in Madras India , or…
February 2005 Prayer Letter
Dear Friends, Many of you know that I took a sudden and unexpected trip to India and Sri Lanka in January to see if WMF could do something to help with the tsunami relief efforts. To my surprise, doors seem to open quickly and WMF was able to contribute an immediate $22,000 to a…