Where His Light Was

Kristene DiMarco joined the Bethel Music collective in 2016, followed by her appearance on the album Starlight (2017),{{cite press release |title= Bethel Music's Kristene DiMarco To Unveil Vibrant New Album, Where His Light Was, On Sept. 22 — the media collective |url= http://www.themcollective.com/press-archive/2017/8/11/bethel-musics-kristene-dimarco-to-unveil-vibrant-new-album-where-his-light-was-on-sept-22 |last= Hyder |first= Courtney |location= Nashville, Tennessee |publisher= Bethel Music |agency= The Media Collective |date= August 11, 2017 |access-date= December 28, 2017}} performing the song "Take Courage" live during the Worship Nights tour in October 2016.{{cite web |url= http://www.thechristianbeat.org/index.php/news/3283-bethel-music-announces-starlight-to-debut-april-7 |title= Bethel Music Announces 'Starlight' To Debut April 7 |last= Longs |first= Herb |date= March 23, 2017 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= January 1, 2018}} In a press release published by Bethel Music through The Media Collective on August 11, 2017, it was announced that her first album with the label will be released on September 22. Kristene DiMarco said of the album,

Where His Light Was comes from the perspective of when you're walking through a hard time, it feels dark, and you can’t see where you're going, but God said go. If you keep moving forward you will reach your destination and realize you were never alone. Through the mystery and unanswered questions, He was with you the entire time. Don’t give up. Keep going.

A short film titled Ever Before Me was published on Bethel Music's YouTube channel, touted as the story behind the album with Kristene DiMarco narrating her experiences in San Francisco, California.{{cite web |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4OAsxUJx2M |title= SHORT FILM: I NEEDED A SUPERNATURAL GOD {{!}} KRISTENE DIMARCO'S STORY - YouTube |date= October 31, 2017 |website= YouTube |publisher= YouTube, LLC |access-date= December 28, 2017}}

On September 1, 2017, Bethel Music announced the start of the digital pre-order of the album, having made three tracks available as pre-order singles prior to the album's release, the songs were "Fear Not", "Hope Is Alive" and "I Am No Victim".{{cite web |url= http://www.multitracks.com/blog/the-war-is-over-from-josh-baldwin-now-available-for-pre-order/ |title= Where His Light Was by Kristene DiMarco Now Available for Pre-Order |date= September 1, 2017 |website= MultiTracks.com |publisher= MultiTracks LLC. |access-date= December 28, 2017}}

"Take Courage" was released in digital format on May 8, 2017,{{cite web |url= https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/take-courage-radio-version-single/id1241543370 |title= Take Courage (Radio Version) - Single by Kristene DiMarco on Apple Music |date= May 8, 2017 |website= Apple Music |version= U.S. |publisher= Apple Inc. |access-date= December 28, 2017}}{{dead link|date=March 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} as the lead single from the album. The song impacted Christian radio on June 16, 2017.{{cite web |url= http://daily.plaympe.com/bethel-music-feat-kristene-dimarco-take-courage-radio-mix/ |title= Bethel Music feat. Kristene DiMarco - Take Courage (Radio Mix) {{!}} Daily Play MPE® |date= May 5, 2017 |website= Daily Play MPE® |publisher= Destiny Media Technologies Inc. |access-date= December 28, 2017}}

Where His Light Was became Kristene DiMarco's first chart-topping release on the United Kingdom's Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart for the week ending October 5, 2017.{{cite web |url= http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/christian-and-gospel-albums-chart/20170929/christ/ |title= Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart Top 20 {{!}} Official Charts Company |date= October 5, 2017 |website= Official Charts Company |publisher= The Official UK Charts Company |access-date = December 28, 2017}}

In the week ending October 14, 2017, Where His Light Was, was the third best-selling Christian album in the United States as ranked by Billboard.{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-albums/2017-10-14 |title= Christian Albums: Top Praise Music Chart {{!}} Billboard |date= October 14, 2017 |magazine= Billboard |publisher= Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group |access-date= December 28, 2017}} The album also registered on Billboard's Independent Albums chart at number 19.{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/charts/independent-albums/2017-10-14 |title= Independent Albums {{!}} Billboard |date= October 14, 2017 |magazine= Billboard |publisher= Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group |access-date= December 28, 2017}}

{{Music ratings

| rev1 = 365 Days Of Inspiring Media

| rev1Score = {{Rating|5|5}}{{cite web |url= http://www.365daysofinspiringmedia.com/reviews/kristene-dimarco-where-his-light-was/ |title= Kristene DiMarco – Where His Light Was {{!}} 365 Days Of Inspiring Media |last= Andre |first= Joshua |date= September 24, 2017 |website= 365 Days Of Inspiring Media |access-date= December 28, 2017}}

| rev2 = Hallels

| rev2Score = {{Rating|5|5}}{{cite web |url= http://www.hallels.com/articles/18089/20170907/kristene-dimarco-where-his-light-was-album-review.htm |title= Kristene DiMarco "Where His Light Was" Album Review : Exclusives : Hallels |last= Yap |first= Timothy |date= September 7, 2017 |website= Hallels |access-date= December 28, 2017}}

| rev3 = Jay's Musik Blog

| rev3Score = 5/5{{cite web |url= http://www.jaysmusikblog.com/2017/09/kristene-dimarco-where-his-light-was.html?m=1 |title= Jay's Musik Blog: Kristene DiMarco: Where His Light Was Review |last= Wright |first= Jay |date= September 22, 2017 |website= Jay's Musik Blog |access-date= December 28, 2017}}

| rev4 = Jesus Freak Hideout

| rev4Score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web |url= http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/WhereHisLightWas.asp |title= Jesusfreakhideout.com: Kristene DiMarco, "Where His Light Was" Review |last= Balogh |first= Josh |date= September 28, 2017 |website= Jesusfreakhideout.com |publisher= Jesus Freak Hideout |access-date= December 28, 2017}}

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Christian music critic Josh Andre, in his review on 365 Days Of Inspiring Media, rated the album a perfect five stars saying that "Where His Light Was isn't your usual worship album, as it contains plenty of musical genres within this 11 song tracklist, and that's what makes it musically unique, fresh, reinvigorating and diverse." Hallels' Timothy Yap also bestowed the album a five star rating in a superbly positive review, declaring that "Kristene DiMarco has found her niche with album #4." Indicating in a stellar five point score review at Jay's Musik Blog, Jay Wright states, "Where His Light Was is a stunning worship album that focuses listeners on Jesus and remember that He is leading us, even if all we can see is darkness in front of us." Wright concluded on a congratulatory note, saying "Great job, Kristene DiMarco!" Josh Balogh, reviewing the album for Jesus Freak Hideout whilst rating it four stars, says "The message remains on point, striking at the heart of fear by reminding listeners that God is present, we are His children, His light shines into darkness, and His plans are good."

Aaron Lewendon of Eden.co.uk in his review of the album, says "It is a unique release that allows Kristene DiMarco to try new things, to create songs that are memorable, striking, and distinctive without coming across as mere surface."{{cite web |url= https://www.eden.co.uk/blog/where-his-light-was-review-p130320 |title= Where His Light Was - Review |last= Lewendon |first= Aaron |date= September 21, 2017 |website= Eden.co.uk |access-date= December 28, 2017}} Gateway News' Luchae Williams drew the conclusion that Where His Light Was is "thoughtful and bold, showcasing the singer’s ability to not only pen her own hits but also deliver them in a way that is sincere and honest."{{cite web |url= http://gatewaynews.co.za/where-his-light-was-kristene-dimarco-review/ |title= Where His Light Was — Kristene DiMarco: Review |last= Williams |first= Luchae |date= October 5, 2017 |website= Gateway News |publisher= Transformation Christian Network |access-date= December 28, 2017}}

{{Track listing

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| headline = Where His Light Was — Standard edition

| total_length = 39:07

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| all_lyrics =

| all_music =

| title1 = Doxology

| note1 =

| writer1 = Thomas Ken{{cite web |url= https://genius.com/amp/Kristene-dimarco-doxology-lyrics |title= Kristene DiMarco – Doxology Lyrics {{!}} Genius Lyrics |website= Genius Lyrics |access-date= December 28, 2017}}

| length1 = 0:42

| title2 = Where His Light Was

| note2 =

| writer2 = Kristene DiMarco{{cite web |url= https://www.praisecharts.com/songs/details/70059/where-his-light-was-sheet-music |title= PraiseCharts {{!}} "Where His Light Was" Sheet Music (Kristene DiMarco) |website= PraiseCharts |publisher= PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. |access-date= December 28, 2017}}

| length2 = 1:53

| title3 = Fear Not

| note3 =

| writer3 = {{hlist| K. DiMarco | Seth Mosley | Robby Busick}}{{cite web |url= https://www.praisecharts.com/songs/details/70060/fear-not-sheet-music |title= PraiseCharts {{!}} "Fear Not" Sheet Music (Kristene DiMarco) |website= PraiseCharts |publisher= PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. |access-date= December 28, 2017}}

| length3 = 3:00

| title4 = Take Courage (Radio Version)

| note4 =

| writer4 = {{hlist| K. DiMarco | Jeremy Riddle | Joel Taylor}}{{cite web |url= https://www.praisecharts.com/songs/details/70058/take-courage-sheet-music |title= PraiseCharts {{!}} "Take Courage" Sheet Music (Kristene DiMarco) |website= PraiseCharts |publisher= PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. |access-date= December 28, 2017}}

| length4 = 4:01

| title5 = Never Ever

| note5 =

| writer5 = {{hlist| K. DiMarco | Mosley | Matt Hammitt}}{{cite web |url= https://bethelmusic.com/chords-and-lyrics/never-ever-2/ |title= Never Ever - Bethel Music |website= Bethel Music |access-date= December 28, 2017}}

| length5 = 3:21

| title6 = I Am No Victim

| note6 =

| writer6 = {{hlist| K. DiMarco | Mosley | Tony Brown}}{{cite web |url= https://www.praisecharts.com/songs/details/70062/i-am-no-victim-sheet-music |title= PraiseCharts {{!}} "I Am No Victim" Sheet Music (Kristene DiMarco) |website= PraiseCharts |publisher= PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. |access-date= December 28, 2017}}

| length6 = 4:41

| title7 = Jesus Is Willing

| note7 = featuring Tasha Cobbs Leornard

| writer7 = {{hlist| K. DiMarco | Nate Moore | Hammitt | Mosley | Brown}}{{cite web |url= https://bethelmusic.com/chords-and-lyrics/jesus-is-willing-2/ |title= Jesus Is Willing - Bethel Music |website= Bethel Music |access-date= December 28, 2017}}

| length7 = 3:53

| title8 = Your Love Stands Alone

| note8 =

| writer8 = {{hlist| K. DiMarco | Mosley | Mia Fieldes}}{{cite web |url= https://www.praisecharts.com/songs/details/70064/your-love-stands-alone-sheet-music |title= PraiseCharts {{!}} "Your Love Stands Alone" Sheet Music (Kristene DiMarco) |website= PraiseCharts |publisher= PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. |access-date= December 28, 2017}}

| length8 = 4:04

| title9 = Hope Is Alive

| note9 =

| writer9 = {{hlist| K. DiMarco | Brian Johnson | Hammitt | Bill Johnson | Sean Feucht}}{{cite web |url= https://bethelmusic.com/chords-and-lyrics/hope-is-alive-2/ |title= Hope Is Alive - Bethel Music |website= Bethel Music |access-date= December 28, 2017}}

| length9 = 4:31

| title10 = Could You Be This Good

| note10 =

| writer10 = {{hlist| K. DiMarco | Mosley}}{{cite web |url= https://www.praisecharts.com/songs/details/70066/could-you-be-this-good-sheet-music |title= PraiseCharts {{!}} "Could You Be This Good" Sheet Music (Kristene DiMarco) |website= PraiseCharts |publisher= PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. |access-date= December 28, 2017}}

| length10 = 4:47

| title11 = I Just Want to Worship

| note11 =

| writer11 = {{hlist| K. DiMarco | Mosley | Hammitt | Jordan DiMarco}}{{cite web |url= https://bethelmusic.com/chords-and-lyrics/i-just-want-to-worship-2/ |title= PraiseCharts {{!}} "I Just Want to Worship" Sheet Music (Kristene DiMarco) |website= PraiseCharts |publisher= PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. |access-date= December 28, 2017}}

| length11 = 4:14

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