Rest for the Weary 08: Hope in the Hard with Melissa Kruger

Today we’re talking to with our friend Melissa Kruger about how to have hope in the hard moments of life. We pray this episode encourages you to look to the Lord in whatever hardship you’re facing today. 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, Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood, Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests, and Wherever You Go I Want You to Know. Her husband, Mike, is the president of Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte and they have three children.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. What has contributed to seasons of hardship in your life? Share if you feel comfortable.
2. Has the gap between your expectations and reality ever led you to personal discontent or despair?
3. What Scripture passages help you anchor yourself in truth as you’re navigating hardship? Consider memorizing the passage(s) this week.
4. What are tangible steps you can take to prioritize time with the Lord in his Word?
5. What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode?

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