Blog 2024 Reading Favorites As the most wonderful time of year is upon us, so are the most wonderful lists of great books. Following is my annual roundup of favorite books from 2024. Kristen Wetherell December 12, 2024
Open the Bible Do Not Regard God’s Discipline Lightly I’ve never met a person who said that discipline was pleasant. Parents battle their kid’s temper tantrums with heavy hearts and tears, athletes break their bodies in order to build strength and… Kristen Wetherell November 17, 2015
The Gospel Coalition Four Keys to Living Faithfully in Exile We have all known seasons of exile, in one form or another. Perhaps you’ve found yourself stuck in a geographical location, and every circumstance — no matter how hard you’ve tried to… Kristen Wetherell October 31, 2015
Open the Bible Five Steps to Meditating on the Bible Not long ago, I asked Pastor Colin about the difference between meditation and prayer, as the two can be hard to distinguish, and understandably so. His reply: “In Scripture, God speaks to… Kristen Wetherell October 31, 2015
Open the Bible Why We Love Sports (and What This Says about God and Us) Chicagoland has gone wild over the recent success of the Cubs, as have other cities around the nation who support their beloved sports teams. The energy in the baseball stands is palpable… Kristen Wetherell October 16, 2015
Open the Bible The Number One Reason to Trust the Bible Growing up, I found comfort and assurance in taking my parents at their word. I trusted their authority, believing that Mom and Dad would care for me, tell me the truth, and… Kristen Wetherell October 8, 2015
Blog Bind My Wandering Heart to Thee I never thought I would be afraid of feeling good again. For seven years, all I had known was physical pain, muscular weakness, and chronic fatigue. The daily battle against my flesh… Kristen Wetherell September 18, 2015
Open the Bible How to Share Your Testimony When preparing your testimony, ask yourself, “How do the details of my story ultimately point to God’s bigger story in the gospel of Jesus Christ?” Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie explains the importance… Kristen Wetherell September 7, 2015
Open the Bible Forgiveness: A Marriage Best-Practice Marriage is a covenantal partnership that involves two people, a husband and wife, working towards a common goal: to represent Christ and his people to the world. Founded on and motivated by… Kristen Wetherell August 17, 2015
Blog Are You Lost Enough in Your Feeling for a Savior? Men, for the most part, are not lost enough in their own feeling for a Savior. (Richard Sibbes) It is possible to be blinded by what we believe is our own goodness…. Kristen Wetherell August 10, 2015
Open the Bible From Slow of Heart to Burning Hearts Seasons of spiritual dryness can be alarming, exhausting, even downright awful and heart-wrenching. I’ve had days, months even, when coming to the Word and spending time with the Father has felt like… Kristen Wetherell July 31, 2015
Open the Bible How to Persevere When You Are Weary in Serving Our family vacation could not have arrived at a better time. I was feeling worn out, discouraged, and depleted from the daily grind. Day in and day out, each 24-hour period seemed… Kristen Wetherell July 20, 2015
Open the Bible Who Then Is This Jesus Christ? Jesus Christ, the Son of God. This is the primary message relayed throughout the Gospel of Mark: Jesus is one with the Father, God in the flesh, full of power and authority… Kristen Wetherell July 9, 2015
