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…
Reflections for our Sons
I am excited this week to feature a few black leaders. They are all black men with words for young men trying to recover from the many incidents of race and injustice. A voice that is rarely featured but vital, hear their reflections and engage the conversation. Leroy Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins, III Executive…
November Prayer Letter
Dear partners in prayer, I count myself blessed to have you pray for me in this ministry. I am grateful to God for His provision and His guidance these few months since I last wrote to you. September marks the beginning of the school year in Romania. 10 new children have been admitted in our…
Position Opening in US Office
Word Made Flesh is now hiring for the position of Administrative Assistant in our US office located in Portland, Oregon. The Administrative Assistant is a central role and responsibility for the Word Made Flesh International Office. This position enhances the functionality of the office and provides the organization with clerical and administrative support. The main…
November 2013
Dear Friends and Family, As the autumn days grow shorter I have begun noticing the increasing darkness. The darkness of a horrendous accident that will affect a teenage boy for the rest of his life. The darkness of the death of the mother of four children. The darkness of an adolescent girl lost in a…
Daddy's Girl
I am a proud dad! I have 5 children that range in age from 26 to 8, and it brings my heart tremendous joy to watch each of them grow and mature. Of course, it’s not easy by any stretch of the imagination to be a parent. But at every stage of their growth,…
Notes for Reading….from Life
Today on my way home I found out that one of my friends who lives on the street and is sick with epilepsy and chronic alcoholism, was placed in a psychiatric hospital (or as his friend said, “in Costiujeni”). I had the misfortune to say that at least there he will receive the qualified help…
October 2013
Dear Friends and Family, I (Rachel) write to you in mid-September during our third week back in Moldova. I have a bit more to tell you about the summer as well as about some of the changes that have taken place since we arrived back in Moldova. This spring and summer, as a team and…
Unexpected Confession
She was a slender white female with blond hair, black and white dress and black pumps on her way to work. She really didn’t mean me any harm when she grabbed her bag. I was just a reminder to be safe. When a black man gets on the train headed to work like everyone else,…
Spring 2014 Servant Teams
Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2014 Servant Team! Where: Romania and Moldova When: February 1- June 3, 2014 (2 months in Romania, 2 months in Moldova) Cost: TBD Application Instructions: 1. Find the Servant Team Application and Servant Team Reference Form online here (click on “Apply”) 2. Read the Application Instructions page thoroughly 3. Return the…
September 2013
Dear Friends and Family, We are quickly approaching the end of our time in the States and will be returning to Moldova next week (I write on August 15). Rachel and I are looking forward to truly unpacking our suitcases, making food in our own kitchen and relaxing in our own apartment. We also can’t…