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
Blog An Open Letter to Myself: On Motherhood, Writing, and Identity in Christ I wrote this as a print-out for our nursery, to keep close and read when weariness, fatigue, or a number of emotions hit during the first weeks and months of raising a… Kristen Wetherell October 13, 2017
Open the Bible 10 Promises for Your Bible Reading Many mornings, weariness threatens to win. Like a thick cloud, it opposes my time in God’s Word, obscures my desire to read, and keeps me from seeing the light of truth. My… Kristen Wetherell October 4, 2017
Desiring God Before You Were Born, We Prayed for You No parent is completely ready for their first child. At least that’s what we’ve heard. Our first is due soon. It’s a girl, our precious daughter — we are thrilled beyond belief…. Kristen Wetherell September 26, 2017
Blog Why I Read Christian Books All Wrong I have a problem – a reading problem. When I read certain Christian books (especially those written by Puritans and the modern-day writers who love them), I can walk away from their… Kristen Wetherell September 21, 2017
The Gospel Coalition The Power of Confession in Your Small Group Our small group is unlike any other group I’ve known. It’s not because we all get along (though we do), nor because we’re like-minded (though we are). And it’s certainly not because… Kristen Wetherell September 14, 2017
Blog Evil Predestined by God’s Hand and Plan Today, we remember the attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City. We lament. We grieve. And we hope. There is nothing new under the sun. What can be said when… Kristen Wetherell September 11, 2017
Blog Your Work Matters Today’s article is pulled from the archives in honor of Labor Day. For the past six weeks, I’ve been engaged in a leadership course for The Orchard Network, focusing on doctrine, life… Kristen Wetherell September 4, 2017
Open the Bible 20 Practical Ways to Kill Sin Every Day Sin perplexes us. We love it, and we hate it. We embrace it, and we war against it. We act on it, yet we don’t always understand why. Sin is alluring and… Kristen Wetherell August 24, 2017
iBelieve Three Ways God Uses the Prayers of His People Some prayers are long-suffering prayers. You pray and pray for answers, for God to act, and you wonder if he ever will as the months and years pass with seemingly no change…. Kristen Wetherell August 16, 2017
Blog How Suffering Can Change You for the Better So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. (2 Corinthians 4:16) The marathon runner perseveres in his training… Kristen Wetherell August 9, 2017
iBelieve Six Unique Ways Women Bring Life and Health to the Church Do you recognize these women? Sandy loves people. She’s gifted in making someone feel like they’re the only person in the room. Not only does she ask insightful questions and listen well,… Kristen Wetherell August 2, 2017
Open the Bible Five Keys for Making Prayer a Habit Prayer is hard work. It’s not something that comes naturally. We go about our days, engaged in the home or workplace, distracted by good things that would keep us from prayer if… Kristen Wetherell July 27, 2017