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 Cry for Submission: Letter from the Editor by Emily Fales
Coronavirus, and the World Shifts
I know that every single person reading this has already been affected by the coronavirus, whether you’ve been dodging the toilet paper brawls at Costco or are homeschooling your kids for the first time. The first two coronavirus patients were diagnosed in Bolivia on Wednesday, and already life has been turned upside-down. The day after…
Word Made Flesh COVID-19 Response
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The Darkness does not Overcome the Light
Friends, as we are in the midst of this season of Lent,Ā I would like to share aspects of a reflection that I recently offered in another medium in hopes that it will be encouraging here as we deal with the gravitas of the season. In 1930, T.S. Eliot published a profound, long poem titled, āAsh…
Remembering Why It All Matters
Often times, the day-to-day of life in ministry can become meetings, budgets, endless reportsā¦ I often struggle, especially during the first couple of months of the year when our programs are slower, to remember the real issue at hand. But it has a name. Several, actually. So letās call it what it is: Exploitation. Slavery.…
God Will Heal our Wounds
Aaron Strumpel (Word Made Flesh Artist Ambassador) recently released “God Will Heal Our Wounds,”Ā a song written out of Isaiah 58. It is a beautifully prophetic song which speaks to the calling we have been given to love those around us the way God has so sacrificially loved us. May this continue to be our prayer…
World Day of Social Justice: WMF Justice Stories
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Social Justice: Doing Good Where You Live
Most folks donāt want to do wrong.Ā Most folks donāt want to hate. Most folks donāt want to perpetuate harm.Ā Etc. Society is built upon this general premise. Should this premise at its core not hold true, no amount of laws can prevent the demise of social structure. Yet, harm happens so often to so…
The Freedom of Obedience (As Featured in The Cry)
I have something to confess. Obedience is a hard word for me. The word conjures up feelings of being controlled; of dutifully doing something that I donāt want to do. To me it can imply sacrifice and giving up my own wants and desires for the sake of something or someone else. It can feel…
It’s MLK Day!
MLK stood against injusticeĀ and creating aĀ ‘beloved community.’Ā MLK Day is designated as a day of service all over the country and we want to encourageĀ YOUĀ to partake in this movement with us! Here at WMF, we have the incredible opportunity to serve those experiencing extreme vulnerability all over the world through our work each and every…
Defined by a Gospel of Inclusion
byĀ Clint Baldwin, Executive DirectorĀ We had included this reflection in a monthly newsletter to our staff but wanted to make it available to friends of Word Made Flesh as well. Thank you for partnering with WMF and being a part of Godās work to bring healing, hope, and peace to our neighbors in need around the…