BONUS SERIES: Dwell on These Things, Ep. 1 // Melissa Kruger - Experience Real Joy

"In the midst of a world that's not right, we drink from the well—which is Christ—and we have refreshment in a dry and weary land."
— Melissa Kruger

Today's Episode: How do we find joy? Real, deep joy in joyless circumstances, in dry seasons or dark places? On today's episode, Melissa Kruger walks us through the journey of finding joy. Spoiler alert: joy isn't discovered or mustered, it's given to us when we abide in Jesus. He is the source of all safe and solid joy, not our circumstances. It's both a practical and a beautiful conversation that will encourage you to find true joy in Jesus. 

Today's Verse: "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" — Philippians 4:4

The Dwell on These Things Series: We’re talking about the 6 verses in our new Scripture memory Bible study with some of our favorite people! We’re talking about joy, peace, a firm mind, and the nearness of God himself. And we’re also talking with vulnerability and compassion about the things that plague our hearts, keep us up at night, and give us anxiety. Want more? Get the Dwell on These Things Bible study today!

Today's guest: Melissa Kruger serves as vice president of discipleship programming for The Gospel Coalition (TGC). She’s the author of multiple books, including The Envy of Eve: Finding Contentment in a Covetous World, Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Request, Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age, and Wherever You Go I Want You to Know. Her husband, Mike, is the president of Reformed Theological Seminary and they have three children.

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• Find out more about Melissa at MelissaBKruger.com.
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