In this episode, we talk to Melissa Kruger about living lives of joy, as we see evidenced in the life of Paul. Melissa has a new book out called In All Things, all about Philippians. We chat about finding joy in the midst of chaos, how to not grow weary in doing good, and ways to stay in God's Word every day.{MARKED} is a podcast for women who are marked by a hunger for God’s Word, a longing to impact culture, and a desire to discover and live out God’s calling in their lives. Each episode Mary Margaret West and Elizabeth Hyndman will talk about what God is doing—how He has and is marking each of us. About MelissaMelissa B. Kruger serves as women’s ministry coordinator at Uptown Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, and as an editor and writer for The Gospel Coalition. She enjoys teaching women at conferences around the country. The author of In All Things, Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood and The Envy of Eve, Kruger considers her most cherished roles to be wife to her husband, Mike, who is president of Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, and mother to their children. For more information, visit www.melissabkruger.com.About Mary Margaret:Mary Margaret West serves as the Girls Ministry Specialist for Lifeway, which basically means that teenage girls and the women who lead them are her favorite people on the planet. She served several churches as a Girls Minister, has seminary degree from NOBTS, and is a former Event Coordinator. Mary Margaret has a passion to equip girls and women to dive deeply into God’s word and live out their calling. Mary Margaret is married to Jonathan and they love living in Franklin, TN. Connect with her onTwitter or Instagram.About Elizabeth:Elizabeth Hyndman reads, writes, and tweets. Officially, she’s a Content Editor and a Social Media Strategist. She managed to find a job where she uses both her English undergraduate and her seminary graduate degrees every day. Elizabeth grew up in Nashville, sips chai lattes every chance she can get, and believes everyone should have a “funny picture” pose at the ready. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram.Links:Melissa's book, In All ThingsMelissa's talk on discernment at The Gospel Coalition for Women in 2018Raised Together by Gloria Furman1 Peter by Jen WilkinQuote us! Mourning and sorrow can walk hand in hand with joy and they are not in opposition to one another. @MelissaBKruger #MARKEDPodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookThe way to have present joy and present contentment is that it is rooted in a past truth and a future hope.@MelissaBKruger #MARKEDPodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookNo matter what happens to me in this earth, I can always look back and say, "It is well with my soul." @MelissaBKruger #MARKEDPodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookSome of our greatest witness is that even in the midst of the hardship and the seeming chaos of our world, we have a hope and a joy in the midst of that. @edhyndman #MARKEDPodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookIs my life so different from the world around me that I shine a different sort of hope that people ask me about? @MelissaBKruger #MARKEDPodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookTime with the Lord is similar to my soul like eating good food or exercise is for my body. @MelissaBKruger #MARKEDPodcast Share on TwitterShare on FacebookThe Lord has protected me through His Word, guided me through His Word, comforted me through His Word, I have gotten to know Him through His Word so He is my friend! @MelissaBKruger #MARKEDPodcast 

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