Kristen Welch

You can love God sincerely--and still feel exhausted, empty, and quietly disappointed with your spiritual life. Does it ever feel like despite doing all the "right things," you're still worn down by constant striving? Many believers feel trapped in a cycle of overcommitment and performance, wondering why intimacy with God feels elusive when they're trying so hard to be faithful. Kristen Welch knows this struggle firsthand. As a bestselling author, nonprofit founder, and CEO, she chased meaningful impact with everything she had--believing purpose would follow. Instead, success left her burned-out and spiritually depleted. When she pressed pause and chose solitude and silence with Jesus, she discovered a kind of intimacy she hadn't known before--one that reshaped how she understood identity, calling, and rest. The Little Big Life speaks directly to that tension and offers a different way forward--one rooted not in doing more, but in finally learning how to be still in the presence of God. Through this book, you'll learn how to: Step off the treadmill of overcommitment and resist the patterns fueling burnout Release the pressure to "have it all" and embrace a life marked by soul-deep rest Build a quieter, steadier faith anchored in who God is and who he designed you to be Reconnect with God in simple, sustainable ways that restore peace and clarity This is not a call to retreat from responsibility--it's an invitation to rediscover the freedom that comes from living rooted in Christ rather than driven by expectation. When you learn to notice God in the small, ordinary moments, you'll find the life you've been longing for was never about doing more. It was about remembering who (and whose) you have been all along.

As a Christian--as a college student--do you want to be a feminist? Why would anybody want to be a feminist? And what, if anything, have Christians done to advance women's rights? The answers lie in this book where the history of women preachers, the rise of the publishing industry, the creation of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century female seminaries and academies, and the work of feminist theologians is explored. This book introduces the Christian college student to a coherent story of First, Second, and Third Wave Feminism and how these interlocking histories overlap with Christian faith and practice. Designed for the student who has little or no knowledge of feminist histories, theories, and practices, this book offers timelines, reading lists, and glossaries to help orient the student in a field of study often filled with irony and contradictions. Furthermore, the influence of anti-feminists and the impact of visual culture tell a story of how power is made and how it is challenged. Throughout this book, students are invited to consider their relationship with feminism and to critically reflect on a position that holds true to their faith as they are experiencing it in the twenty-first century.

As a Christian--as a college student--do you want to be a feminist? Why would anybody want to be a feminist? And what, if anything, have Christians done to advance women's rights? The answers lie in this book where the history of women preachers, the rise of the publishing industry, the creation of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century female seminaries and academies, and the work of feminist theologians is explored. This book introduces the Christian college student to a coherent story of First, Second, and Third Wave Feminism and how these interlocking histories overlap with Christian faith and practice. Designed for the student who has little or no knowledge of feminist histories, theories, and practices, this book offers timelines, reading lists, and glossaries to help orient the student in a field of study often filled with irony and contradictions. Furthermore, the influence of anti-feminists and the impact of visual culture tell a story of how power is made and how it is challenged. Throughout this book, students are invited to consider their relationship with feminism and to critically reflect on a position that holds true to their faith as they are experiencing it in the twenty-first century.

Life is an incredible journey with ups and downs. We soar, struggle, scale and stumble, and often stand at the edge of cliffs, afraid to step into the unknown, unsure of where we will land. But instead of running away, we are called by God to stand firm, muster up what faith we can, and take a step. Because we were made to move mountains. In this inspiring book, Kristen Welch calls you to step out in faith and climb the mountain in front of you--not because you are good enough or adequate or able, but because God makes a way where there is no way. With heartbreaking and hopeful personal stories, Scripture, and questions for contemplation, she draws you out of fear and into a holy confidence, showing you that the mountain in your path was put there on purpose, so that you could exercise--and grow--your faith.

"But everyone else has it." "If you loved me, you'd get it for me " When you hear these comments from your kids, it can be tough not to cave. You love your children--don't you want them to be happy and to fit in? Kristen Welch knows firsthand it's not that easy. In fact, she's found out that when you say yes too often, it's not only hard on your peace of mind and your wallet--it actually puts your kids at long-term risk. In Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, Kristen shares the ups and downs in her own family's journey of discovering why it's healthiest not to give their kids everything. Teaching them the difference between "want" and "need" is the first step in the right direction. With many practical tips and anecdotes, she shares how to say the ultimate yes as a family by bringing up faith-filled kids who will love God, serve others, and grow into hardworking, fulfilled, and successful adults. It's never too late to raise grateful kids. Get ready to cultivate a spirit of genuine appreciation and create a Jesus-centered home in which your kids don't just say--but mean --"thank you" for everything they have.