Blog The Metrics Monster and the Mercy of God Writers pray for favor, to be highly valued and “bought out” in a sense. But ultimately, we rest in God’s favor that has been unchangingly, undeservedly purchased for us. Kristen Wetherell January 16, 2025
Blog The Brokenness of Things This poem is a response to all that’s wrong with the world, and an ode to Christ’s promise that everything wrong will be made right. Kristen Wetherell March 10, 2022
Blog Reflections On a Decade of Writing Ten years ago, I was living in New York City after graduating with my BFA in Music Theater. I had moved there to pursue the performing arts industry; but after one (very)… Kristen Wetherell March 4, 2022
Blog When I Needed the Lord It is an astounding reality that God’s people are his Spirit-filled presence in this world. I wrote this poem in response to my gratitude for the church. Kristen Wetherell February 15, 2022
iBelieve A Prayer for the Hurting This Christmas I wrote this prayer several years ago in the midst of my battle with Lyme disease. While that particular form of pain has passed, in reading this prayer again I am reminded… Kristen Wetherell December 22, 2021
Blog 2021 Reading Favorites Once again, I am pleased to share with you my favorite books from this past year! I am trying more and more to read for quality, not quantity; and while reading felt… Kristen Wetherell December 11, 2021
The Gospel Coalition When Change Overwhelms You When you are overwhelmed, you can turn to a God who isn’t. Kristen Wetherell January 12, 2021
Blog 2020 Reading Favorites During a difficult year, the following books have been a merciful means of strength and endurance. Kristen Wetherell December 9, 2020
Blog Theological Precision Is Not Arrogant. It Is Humble Worship. Since Scripture is precise, it is every Christian’s joy to make heartfelt efforts toward precision when dealing with it. Kristen Wetherell December 1, 2020
Guest Writings How Do I Talk to My Kids About Their Fears? When our kids are afraid, we need to help them see who God is through his Word and, in doing so, help them increasingly put fear in its place, in light of his character and promises. Kristen Wetherell May 14, 2020
Revive Our Hearts Momma, Let Jesus Speak Into Your Storms We may have sailed into this Mother’s Day as into some storms, raging both outside of us and within us, but we are not alone in our boats. The Lord of the storm not only reigns over this pandemic, he reigns over us. Kristen Wetherell May 8, 2020
Revive Our Hearts Faith That Feels Is it okay to struggle with our feelings? Many Christians somehow believe that, of all people, we are the ones who shouldn’t struggle, who shouldn’t feel—or, at least, who shouldn’t feel certain things. But true faith is faith that feels. Kristen Wetherell April 28, 2020
The Gospel Coalition When You Fear Not Being in Control Because Christ is on his throne, ruling all things with perfect wisdom and power, we are freed from the crushing pressure and fearfulness of trying to rule ourselves, other people, and the circumstances that expose how out of control we are. Kristen Wetherell April 13, 2020
