Kristen’s Books
My Writing Journey
Several years ago, I contemplated whether to begin blogging, desiring to share a message of encouragement and God’s faithfulness. Several people in my life encouraged me to do just that. They fanned the flame and were used by God to help me take that initial step of faith, create a website, and start posting a weekly blog.
Shortly after that, I published my first book—a compilation of the most popular, bite-sized devotions taken directly from my blog. My writing journey has only continued to grow and evolve from there!
One thing, though, has never changed and that is the heart of why I write. It’s for the one–the one who needs that particular word of encouragement that day; the one who has been looking for that extra voice of inspiration in their life; that one who just needs some hopeful reassurance that God sees them and cares.
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Reach for the Son
A Collection of Devotions and Prayers
Have you ever needed a reminder to look up? To pause in the middle of your day and remember that Jesus is your hero, always present and ready to help?
Reach for the Son: A Collection of Devotions and Prayers is a heartfelt collection of short devotions and prayers designed to lift your heart, strengthen your faith, and remind you of God’s love. Each chapter includes a key verse, an insightful story, biblical application, and a short prayer to encourage and inspire you, no matter where you are in your faith journey.
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He’s an Everyday God
Ever wonder how involved in your day God might be?!
In He’s an Everyday God, author Kristen West shares short devotions to help keep life in perspective and God at the center of it all as she offers the reassurance that He is generally much more involved in our lives that we give Him credit for.
Inspired by experiences from her own life, Kristen weaves candid stories laced with light-hearted humor and truth to remind us all that no matter what we may encounter in this temporary life, God very much wants to be our everyday God!
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Kristen is an award-winning writer whose work has been featured in several Guidepost anthologies including Blessed by His Love, Strengthened in Faith, and In God’s Time. Her work can also be found on Living By Design Ministries as well as in GoodNews Magazine. Beginning in 2026, she will also bring her inspirational voice to the Mornings with Jesus writing team, a devotional published annually by Guidepost.
Kristen’s Official Bio
Kristen West is an award-winning writer with a consistently relatable message – to help others see God and His ever-present hope in their everyday walk.
Her message of encouragement springs from four decades of walking with Jesus, seeing His faithfulness in her own life over and over again. In marriage and ministry, in parenting and loving prodigals, and in the countless every-day moments in between, Jesus has been ever-present, and Kristen loves to share His presence and love with others.
Kristen is an engaging communicator with a heart for true connection. She longs to see others thrive on their faith journey. Kristen’s authenticity shines through her writing and speaking. She weaves candid, honest stories with light-hearted humor, raw vulnerability, and the constant reminder that God is near.
