I first read this poem several years ago. At the time I was settling back into life in the U.S. after several years living and working abroad in Mexico. It spoke to me about continuing to seek and live out adventure in my everyday, mother of three, suburban lifestyle. I wanted to keep growing, to keep running after whatever God called me to, even in the midst of a seemingly average life.
I have worried over my own feelings of inadequacy to to help each of my children, as individuals, grow into adults who fully reflect the work of their creator in them. I have worried about them being kind, responsible and respectful. I have worried about their safety as they learn to walk, or climb a… Continue reading Put on Love
O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you;my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.2 So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory.3 Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. Psalm 63: 1-3 I actually began this… Continue reading Sanctuary
3 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: 2 a time to be born, and a time to die;a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;3 a time to kill, and a time to heal;a time to break down, and a time to build up;4 a time to weep, and… Continue reading Everything Beautiful in its Time
My birthday is coming up next month and for some reason as this particular birthday approaches I feel old. This is the year I turn 30+5. That’s what I’ve decided to refer to it as, 30+5, because the actual combination of the numbers is just too much for me right now. I think I… Continue reading 30+5
Abby Kitchin 