Blog 2023 Reading Favorites In his common grace, God has given us so many fantastic books to enjoy. Here is my annual roundup of favorite books from 2023. Kristen Wetherell December 20, 2023
Open the Bible God Knows When You Don’t Right now, there’s a lot I don’t know. I don’t know what today will bring. Or tomorrow, for that matter. I don’t know how long I will live, or when I will… Kristen Wetherell October 25, 2016
iBelieve 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Posting on Social Media I have a love-hate relationship with social media. Love, because it keeps me connected with friends and family, and is a useful tool for communicating information, events, and resources. Hate, because I… Kristen Wetherell October 3, 2016
Open the Bible God Will Not Be Used Most people know when they are being used. It’s obvious. A friend likes the perks of being around you because you can afford to pay. A family member emotionally manipulates you to… Kristen Wetherell September 27, 2016
Open the Bible Five Reasons You Desperately Need Your Bible Why is Bible reading important? Most Christians know they should read their Bibles. But often, our Bible reading can feel dry and insignificant. Why is it so important for us to read… Kristen Wetherell September 13, 2016
Blog Three Ways to Welcome Others as Christ Has Welcomed You Another ministry year has begun. Our small group kicked off last week with good food and discussion around the purpose of our time together. In preparing for the women, and in… Kristen Wetherell September 6, 2016
Open the Bible When God Feels Far Away It seems to be one of the most common experiences of the Christian life. God feels far away, like he is hiding himself, or at least withholding his reviving presence. We feel… Kristen Wetherell August 26, 2016
Open the Bible 15 Bible Verses for Every Christian to Memorize Memorizing God’s Word is a vital, joy-producing discipline of grace for every Christian—but where to begin? With so many thousands of verses to choose from, memorization can feel overwhelming, and we often… Kristen Wetherell July 26, 2016
Blog The Nation That Tries to Heal Itself Can Only Destroy Itself One thing after another. That’s the way it’s felt this past month, as acts of terrorism and violence have escalated and followed on one another’s heels. I find myself waking up each day… Kristen Wetherell July 18, 2016
The Gospel Coalition The Secret to Preparing for Suffering “It feels like I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop.” I sat on the edge of our bed with tears in my eyes, attempting to describe to my husband the silent,… Kristen Wetherell July 13, 2016
Music & Lyrics, Uncategorized God Be Glorified in Me “God Be Glorified in Me” was written for a project created by The Orchard Songwriters, called Give Us Words. I hope you enjoy it! God Be Glorified in Me More of You, and… Kristen Wetherell July 9, 2016
Open the Bible Glory Not in Your Independence I love playing the hero. And when I say “love,” what I mean is that I simply cannot resist the tendency to do so. To appear weak before other people, to admit… Kristen Wetherell July 4, 2016
Open the Bible Be Strengthened by Grace While I often know that I am weak in the light of God’s strength, it is a very different matter when I taste this reality. It is in these moments that God… Kristen Wetherell June 28, 2016