How long will it take me to see you’re not invisible after all-it’s me who’s blind. I live in a dark world where the light of Christ alone illuminates my eyes to see the un-seen, know the unknown and commune with the invisible God.
Author: Kim Blenkhorn
Into Winter
My Memory of a dog bite in the face There was a bite in the air. A sharp chill that reminded us summer was long gone, but winter had not yet taken over. It’s mostly a transition time, a period of turning and changing when plans are carved out, but not always understood. It’s … Continue reading Into Winter
who do you say I am
when I'm empty of words its because I'm full of questions when I have nothing to give and little to say and sense cannot form and life is delayed I cannot walk forward I barely rise up I'm frozen and awkward despairing and stuck my mind cannot settle its hard to decide confused and afraid … Continue reading who do you say I am
Present Not Perfect
A letter to my Dad on Father's day
Love the Mulberry Trees
The mulberry tree can be considered a weed. It’s hardy, tolerant of drought, pollution and poor soil. Mulberries ripen over an extended period of time, unlike many other fruit which seem to come all at once. They can produce fruit from seventy to hundreds of years. They need full sun and adequate space. They are … Continue reading Love the Mulberry Trees
Praying for Help
Jesus’ instructions about prayer are not a rote repetition of the Lord’s Prayer, but his instructions are about persistence, relationship, faith and a name. While witnessing Jesus praying, in luke 11, one of his disciples asked Jesus, “Lord, teach us how to pray, as john taught his disciples.” Jesus replies with the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus … Continue reading Praying for Help
Casting the Net
Suddenly I see Jesus standing there saying, “Kim, have some faith, purchase the domain, send in some queries. Have I not called you? Have I not set forth this desire in your heart, and trained you? Kim cast your nets and I will fill them.” Some thoughts on stepping out in faith.
one reason
There is no reason For each season Less the glory and the fame Of God’s strong arm, and his great power Resonating through Christ’s name When the day begins to close The sun is settling down Remember that each tear you save Is a diamond in his crown. We’re not the same as God’s own … Continue reading one reason
Un-Cultivated
some personal thoughts on the fruits of discipline My mother, sisters and I rented an old farmhouse when I was 6 years old. It became our family home for the next 30 years, more or less. It was established and solid in and out, but it had been left abandoned for a long time. My … Continue reading Un-Cultivated
My Faith Place 