Kim Rettmann

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Welcome to Aiming at Heaven! I pray this is a place of encouragement as we press on toward the upward call of Christ and learn to live eternity now. A place to remember God’s grand design in the midst of the daily details.

Shards of Light

April 14, 2018

Delight is changing my vision. The hymn writer says, Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace. I’ve experienced these words. A glimpse of Glory makes all else seem false, dirty, drab. But that’s not all … More Shards of Light

Joy-empowered Suffering

March 7, 2018

I have to confess something. I was afraid to observe Lent. Coming on the heels of my pursuit of delight (you can read that post here – Softening and Delight), Lent seemed a logical contradiction. Also, there’s that whole fear of failing thing. But I’m beginning to understand that maybe denying self IS delight. Maybe suffering … More Joy-empowered Suffering

Of Daffodils and Death

February 14, 2018

Can Lent and delight co-exist? Delight. My year word. My life word. I’m learning it, growing into it, rejoicing in it. But angst, resistance, and fear are weaving their sinews into my heart. I don’t know what to do with Lent. Never before have I participated in the season, but it’s coming down on me … More Of Daffodils and Death