In Every Place

by Kim L. Abernethy

In Liberian refugee ministry in Ivory Coast, Kim’s resolve to care for all the needs surrounding her almost broke her from the inside out. Bitterness and helplessness settled into her heart like toxic fumes. After a year, the missionary team took a refocusing trip to the states, and it was there that Kim hit a wall. She felt she could not return to West African ministry. Her husband Jeff struggled with the logistics of that roadblock while Kim tried to stay above water. Where now?

An engrossing two-year interim ministry in Jamaica was on the docket - a ministry of healing and encouragement. The plans of God are never wasted, never late. His masterful engineering was never more evident than in their short Jamaican ministry.

Finally ready to return to West African ministry, the Abernethys moved to a town in western Ivory Coast. Still ministering to Liberian refugees, the following years saw fruit beyond anything they could imagine, though challenges, circumstances, and conflicts surfaced like a typhoon.

The last riveting five years of African ministry find Kim stretched beyond her human capacity. After a frigid adventure to Canada for French language training, they prepared to move to Bouake, Ivory Coast. But, the death of her brother and the rebellion of teenage daughters dulled Kim’s resolve to go wherever God called. On the verge of resignation from ministry, this family encounters what it means to walk by faith, not by feeling or sight.

A straightforward chronicle of God’s amazing grace in the midst of our humanness.

239 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2012

Reviews

[Tim Chavel · Rating 5 out of 5]

My friend Kim wrote this book which is her 2nd book. She picks up were book 1, In This Place left off. This book details her families missionary journey. I found the book to be a lot more than just her families journey, but how we as Christians have decisions to make that are often difficult and emotional. She uses the English language, her family's journey, and allows the Holy Spirit to work on the reader! If you enjoy reading about missionaries and like an honest frank discussion this is a book for you. BUT be prepared to allow the Holy Spirit to bring encouragement and conviction from reading this book!

[Amelia Delrio · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this book very much. It tells the good, the bad, and the ugly. She is honest about her feelings. Thank you. Kim.

[SusanS · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good insight into the life of a missionary. I'm glad she also described the difficult times.

[Lynette Ostrander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoughtful and transparent

I loved her way of writing. She was so very transparent and let us in on all the good and bad of life which is real and most of us try to hide. She did a beautiful job of revealing what a true missionary life is like in that part of the world and the cost that it takes in leaving family and possessions behind. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.

[Terri O'Bryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I became friends with the author after she returned as a missionary so it was very intriguing to hear of her experience before I knew her and her family. I learned of what it is really like in Africa.

[Margaret A Register · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enlightening

I thank Kim for writing this delightful and insightful book! As a retired missionary, I can relate to her joys, frustrations, and spiritual growth.