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About Melissa B. Kruger
Melissa Kruger serves as the director of women's content for The Gospel Coalition. She regularly teaches women in her community and speaks at women's conferences around the country. She is the wife of Michael J. Kruger, President and Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary-Charlotte. Together, they are busy raising their three children. Melissa is the author of "The Envy of Eve: Finding Contentment in a Covetous World" (Christian Focus, 2012) and "Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood" (WaterBrook Multnomah, 2015). You can join her at her blog, Wit's End (https://blogs.thegospelcoalition.org/melissakruger/) or follow her on twitter: @melissabkruger
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Blog postDo you love the Word of God and desire to teach it to others? Are you searching for ways to be further equipped or get started as a teacher? If so, I invite you to join us for a new TGC cohort launching this fall called How to Teach the Bible.
This 8-week, virtual cohort will equip you with tools to help you understand and communicate God’s Word. Space is limited, so register today!
With your registration you will receive:
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down to open up his or her book. Today, I’m excited to interview my friend Lindsey Carlson about her new book, A Better Encouragement: Trading Self-Help for True Hope, releasing June 7, 2022. Instead of offering up platitudes and worldly advice, Lindsey faithfully points us to Scripture, where we can find true strength for daily living. I’ve enjoyed Lindsey’s honest and thoughtful writing for years, and I know this boo2 months ago Read more
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down to open up his or her book. Today, I’m excited to interview my friend Ann Swindell about her new book, The Path to Peace: Experiencing God’s Comfort When You’re Overwhelmed, releasing today, May 17, 2022! For anyone who’s feeling overwhelmed, this book will remind you of truth and point you to Jesus. You can order a copy of The Path to Peace here!
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down to open up his or her book. Today, I’m excited to interview Hannah Nation about her upcoming book, Faith in the Wilderness: Words of Exhortation from the Chinese Church, releasing tomorrow, April 27th, 2022. I met Hannah at a TGCW conference a few years ago and I’m always so encouraged to hear from her about the Chinese church and what we can learn from their faithful witness. You can get your copy of Faith in the3 months ago Read more
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down to open up his or her book. Today, I’m excited to interview my friend Hunter Beless about her upcoming book, Read it, See it, Say it, Sing it: Knowing and Loving the Bible, releasing April 19th, 2022. This book is so exciting to me because it helps moms share their love of God’s Word with their children as they engage in it together. What a gift it is for our children to grow up with God’s Word hidden in their hearts!4 months ago Read more
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down to open up his or her book. Today, I’m excited to interview my friend Kristen Wetherell about her upcoming book, Humble Moms: How the Work of Christ Sustains the Work of Motherhood, releasing April 12th, 2022.
In the season of motherhood, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and discouraged as we focus our gaze on our never-ending-always-growing list of things to do. Kristen’s refreshing new book invites m4 months ago Read more -
Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down to open up his or her book. Today, I interview my friend Jen Oshman about her new book, Cultural Counterfeits: Confronting 5 Empty Promises of Our Age and How We Were Made for So Much More. Jen always writes with a beautiful combination of warmth and wisdom and I can’t wait to read this book. It releases on March 22, 2022 and you can pre-order it here today!
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down to open up his or her book. Today, I interview my dear friend and co-worker, Courtney Doctor, about her new Bible study, In View of God’s Mercies: The Gift of the Gospel in Romans.
The book of Romans offers a beautiful and thorough presentation of the gospel. It’s rich with theological insights as it highlights the holiness and mercy of God in response to our sin. Courtney walks us through this sometimes intimi5 months ago Read more -
Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview Michelle Meyers and Somer Phoebus of She Works HIS Way about their new book, She Works His Way: A Practical Guide for Doing What Matters Most in a Get Things Done World. I just read this book a few months ago and I loved their Bible saturated wisdom, as well as their warm and encouraging writing. You’ll feel like Michelle and Somer are new friends after reading this6 months ago Read more
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Blog postI worked for 10 years in local church women’s ministry. Many days I felt the weight of responsibility mixed with the loneliness of not knowing many other women serving in a similar role. I longed for someone else to learn from, discuss ideas with, and share struggles and concerns. As I’ve traveled and talked to women all over the country, I’ve heard the same desire to connect with other women who are serving in their local churches. For this reason, our TGC women’s ministry team has been work9 months ago Read more
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Blog postI’m excited to share with you a special offer for our newest TGC Bible study, Remember Your Joy: A Bible Study of Salvation Stories in the Old Testament. It is now available and on sale at 50% off ($7.98 per copy) through this Saturday, September 11. Buy 10 copies or more and save 65% off ($5.60 per book).
Courtney Doctor and I wrote this book to help women study various Old Testament stories and consider how they point us to Christ. Over seven weeks, we trace the promised seed11 months ago Read more -
Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview my friend Ruth Chou Simons of Gracelaced about her new book, When Strivings Cease: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace.
Written with compassion, honesty, humility, and biblical wisdom, it’s clear Ruth understands the demands women experience, as well as the pressure we put on ourselves. This book is a needed (an11 months ago Read more -
Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview my friend Laura Wifler of Risen Motherhood about her new children’s book, Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer. This book is a wonderful way to teach children that they can talk to God when they are happy or sad, in need of help or in need of forgiveness. It’s beautiful book with a needed message—I highly recommend it!
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview Clayton Greene about his project, Advent Blocks, which is a great resource for families and churches during the Advent season. You may wonder, “Why are we talking about Advent in July?” Well, they’re having a “Christmas in July” special (use the code JULYCHRISTMAS for 10% off). They sold out last year, but you can pre-order now!
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I’m excited to share a different type of sneak peek—I’m interviewing Ellie Holcomb about her new album, Canyon. I’ve enjoyed Ellie’s music for years and loved getting to see her in concert at TGCW21. This new album releases today and I’m sure it will be playing on repeat in our home this summer!
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Blog postToday I interview a few of the women who participated in the FAITHFUL Project, a collaboration between authors and songwriters like Amy Grant, Ann Voskamp, Ellie Holcomb, Lisa Harper, Ruth Chou Simons, Trillia Newbell, Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers (both from She Reads Truth), Christy Nockels, Kelly Minter, and many more.
The FAITHFUL Project encompasses a book, album, podcast, ticketed livestream event, and multi-city tour, telling the story of God’s faithfulness to w1 year ago Read more -
Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview Chelsea Stanley about her new book, 5 Things to Pray for Your Parents. It releases this week on May 1st, just in time for Mother’s Day!
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
God has called me his child, and so I am! I grew up in a Christian home and came to know Christ as my Savior at a very young age.
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview Gretchen Saffles of the Well-Watered Women ministry about her new book, The Well-Watered Woman: Rooted in Truth, Growing in Grace, Flourishing in Faith. It releases on April 6th, and its accompanying The Well-Watered Life devotional journal releases on April 15, 2021. You can pre-order it today!
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview my friend Christina Fox (again!)—this time about her very first children’s book, Tell God How You Feel. It releases this week on March 5, but you can pre-order it now!
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Like a lot of women, I wear many hats. I am a wife and mom. My husband and I will be married 25 years at the end of this year. We have two1 year ago Read more -
Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview my good friend and fellow TGC editor Quina Aragon about her new children’s book, Love Gave: A Story of God’s Greatest Gift. I absolutely loved Quina’s first book, Love Made, and this new book is its poetic and powerful continuation. Love Gave releases on February 2nd, but you can pre-order it today and receive a free audio download of Quina beautifully performing the book2 years ago Read more
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview Vaneetha Risner about her new memoir, Walking Through Fire. If you don’t already know Vaneetha, you’re in for a treat. Her memoir vividly and compellingly recalls her suffering and her hope. It releases next week, so make sure to pre-order your copy today!
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview Maggie Combs about her new book, Motherhood Without All the Rules, which provides gospel relief for worn-out moms. Isn’t that something every mom needs? I loved hearing her hope behind this book and the wisdom in her advice, “I can’t exhibit the fruit of the Spirit in relating to my children without being in the Spirit. I can’t demonstrate the gospel to my children when I2 years ago Read more
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview my friend Christina Fox about her new book, A Holy Fear: Trading Lesser Fears for a Fear of the Lord. I always enjoy Christina’s books, and I know this one will be a timely encouragement for all of us dealing with fear. Make sure to get a copy!
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Blog postI’m always looking for ways to help focus my heart and mind on Jesus during the month of December. The busyness of the season can often distract me from sitting still and pondering the wonder of the incarnation. I’ve found that I have to prepare what I’m going to use or study in November, to be ready in December. Here are some resources that I’ve found helpful in the past couple of years, as well as some new items that I’m planning to use this year. Many of these items, as well as a lot of ot2 years ago Read more
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview Chris and Elizabeth McKinney about their new book, Placed for a Purpose. Their book offers a theologically rich framework for neighboring that helps people live missionally where God has placed them. It just released this month, so make sure to get your copy!
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview Bible teacher and author Caroline Saunders about her new book, Better Than Life: How to Study the Bible and Like It. This study guide is such a needed resource to help teenagers know how to study and love God’s Word. I’ve been looking for a resource exactly like this one, and it just released this month!
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview Alyssa Miller about her new book, Like God, which she co-authored with her daughter Moriah. I loved hearing how Alyssa and Moriah wrote this book together from a small conversation about big theological truths. Like God is already available, so make sure to get a copy!
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I am a wife to Matt and mama-disc2 years ago Read more -
Blog postMentoring . . . Discipleship . . . Spiritual Mothering.
We have many words to describe what many of us long for: an example to follow—someone to embody the truths of the gospel so we can learn from their faithful living. We want someone who will speak truth, share godly wisdom, and be a listening ear when we feel at a loss of where to turn or what to do.
To help us catch a vision for the importance of spiritual mentoring, I’ve asked a variety of women a few questions about me2 years ago Read more -
Blog postMentoring . . . Discipleship . . . Spiritual Mothering.
We have many words to describe what many of us long for: an example to follow—someone to embody the truths of the gospel so we can learn from their faithful living. We want someone who will speak truth, share godly wisdom, and be a listening ear when we feel at a loss of where to turn or what to do.
To help us catch a vision for the importance of spiritual mentoring, I’ve asked a variety of women a few questions about me2 years ago Read more -
Blog postMentoring . . . Discipleship . . . Spiritual Mothering.
We have many words to describe what many of us long for: an example to follow—someone to embody the truths of the gospel so we can learn from their faithful living. We want someone who will speak truth, share godly wisdom, and be a listening ear when we feel at a loss for where to turn or what to do.
To help us catch a vision for the importance of spiritual mentoring, I’ve asked a variety of women a few questions about m2 years ago Read more -
Blog postMentoring . . . Discipleship . . . Spiritual Mothering.
We have many words to describe what many of us long for: an example to follow—someone to embody the truths of the gospel so we can learn from their faithful living. We want someone who will speak truth, share godly wisdom, and be a listening ear when we feel at a loss of where to turn or what to do.
To help us catch a vision for the importance of spiritual mentoring, I’ve asked a variety of women a few questions about me2 years ago Read more -
Blog postMentoring . . . Discipleship . . . Spiritual Mothering.
We have many words to describe what many of us long for: an example to follow—someone to embody the truths of the gospel so we can learn from their faithful living. We want someone who will speak truth, share godly wisdom, and be a listening ear when we feel at a loss of where to turn or what to do.
To help us catch a vision for the importance of spiritual mentoring, I’ve asked a variety of women a few questions about me2 years ago Read more -
Blog postMentoring . . . Discipleship . . . Spiritual mothering.
We have many words to describe what many of us long for: an example to follow—someone to embody the truths of the gospel so we can learn from their faithful living. We want someone who will speak truth, share godly wisdom, and be a listening ear when we feel at a loss of where to turn or what to do.
To help us catch a vision for the importance of spiritual mentoring, I’ve asked a variety of women a few questions about me2 years ago Read more -
Blog postMentoring . . . Discipleship . . . Spiritual mothering.
We have many words to describe what many of us long for: an example to follow—someone to embody the truths of the gospel so we can learn from their faithful living. We want someone who will speak truth, share godly wisdom, and be a listening ear when we feel at a loss of where to turn or what to do.
To help us catch a vision for the importance of spiritual mentoring, I’ve asked a variety of women a few questions about me2 years ago Read more -
Blog postMentoring . . . Discipleship . . . Spiritual mothering.
We have many words to describe what many of us long for: an example to follow—someone to embody the truths of the gospel so we can learn from their faithful living. We want someone who will speak truth, share godly wisdom, and be a listening ear when we feel at a loss of where to turn or what to do.
To help us catch a vision for the importance of spiritual mentoring, I’ve asked a variety of women a few questions about me2 years ago Read more -
Blog postMentoring . . . Discipleship . . . Spiritual mothering.
We have many words to describe what many of us long for: an example to follow—someone to embody the truths of the gospel so we can learn from their faithful living. We want someone who will speak truth, share godly wisdom, and be a listening ear when we feel at a loss of where to turn or what to do.
To help us catch a vision for the importance of spiritual mentoring, I’ve asked a variety of women a few questions about me2 years ago Read more -
Blog postIt’s a strange time to be preparing to release a book, especially a book called Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests. Living in the new world of social distancing, it seems unwise—maybe even inappropriate—to talk about doing anything together.
However, I know my time apart from others has made me long all the more for time together. I’m looking forward to being able to grab a friend’s hand in prayer and not feel like I need to immediately go an2 years ago Read more -
Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I interview my good friend and fellow TGC editor Megan Hill about her new book, A Place to Belong: Learning to Love the Local Church. I always enjoy Megan’s books, and I’m confident that this one will serve as a refreshing reminder of the privilege we have to be a part of the body of Christ. It releases today, so make sure to get a copy!
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I’m excited to interview Natalie Brand about her new book, The Good Portion: Salvation. It releases on May 17, and I know you’ll be blessed by Natalie’s contagious joy (the kind that wants to dance in the kitchen) about the subject of her writing: our great salvation in Christ.
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? I’m a Christian, wife, mom, and theologian. I ju2 years ago Read more -
Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I’m excited to interview Jenny Manley about her new book, The Good Portion: Christ. I first met Jenny in London at an international women’s gathering hosted by the Proclamation Trust in 2015 and loved getting to know her! Her book releases today, and this interview with Jenny made me all the more excited to read her book.
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Blog postA friend once asked me, “Do you really do family devotions every morning . . . with teenagers? How do you get them to do that?” I understood the underlying surprise behind her question. Truthfully, I’m regularly amazed when we sit down to the table in the morning and read the Bible together. No one complains or seems to think anything unusual is happening. We read a passage or devotional together. We pray for one another and others in our community. We regularly laugh together about something2 years ago Read more
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I have the pleasure of sharing a sneak peek interview with Christine Hoover about her new book, With All Your Heart: Living Joyfully Through Allegiance to King Jesus. I always enjoy the wisdom, encouragement, and honesty that Christine brings to her writing, and I’m looking forward to digging into this new book soon. The book is releasing today, and can be found wherever books are so2 years ago Read more
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I have the pleasure of sharing a sneak peek interview with my good friend and colleague, Courtney Doctor about her new book, Steadfast: A Devotional Bible Study on the Book of James. This Bible study corresponds to the plenary sessions for the upcoming TGC Women’s Conference in June 2020 and is available free with registration through December 31. It’s also an excellent Bib3 years ago Read more
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I have the pleasure of sharing a sneak peek interview with Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler about their book, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments. With wisdom and insight, Jensen and Wifler help moms connect the storyline of Scripture to the daily realities of motherhood. Reading Risen Motherhood is like enjoying a long conversation with two girlfriends who3 years ago Read more
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Blog postWhen I was growing up, music technology was at an in-between state: between records and cassette tapes. You could go to the music store and choose whether you wanted to buy your music on a record or on a cassette.
Popular singles were available on a record for $0.99. I would save my allowance and buy the latest Top 40 hit on record, bring it home, and immediately play it on my portable record player. It was housed in a box that looked like a small suitcase, covered in a late-’70s patt3 years ago Read more -
Blog postHow are you doing?
It’s a question I’ve been asked at about the exact pace my oldest daughter’s been asked, “Where are you going to college?” (I’m thankful her answer is UNC!)
The answer to the question directed my way feels more complicated. I’m not sure what to say, and I’m not sure how to feel. Most days I vacillate between gratitude and grief. In some ways, her graduation this week is a continuation of everything I’ve been experiencing since I gave birth more than 18 years3 years ago Read more -
Blog postI’m so excited that my new book, 5 Things to Pray for Your Kids, releases today! Here’s a little of the story behind the book and why I hope it will get into the hands of as many parents as possible. I pray that it will help us pray bigger prayers—with our eyes on eternity—as we bring our hopes for our children to Jesus.
From the moment I took a positive pregnancy test, I’ve been a praying mom. The wonder of motherhood made me feel like there was way too much under my control (Ho3 years ago Read more -
Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I have the pleasure of sharing a sneak peek interview with my friend Quina Aragon about her new book, Love Made. It just released last week, and it’s a beautiful way to teach our children about God’s amazing love and creative nature. It’d be a wonderful Valentine’s Day treat to share with your child about the greatest love of all. You can learn more at LoveMadeBo3 years ago Read more
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Blog postI always like to know a little something about an author before I sit down and open up his or her book. Today, I have the pleasure of sharing a sneak peek interview with a writer I always enjoy reading, Lydia Brownback, about her new book, Flourish: How the Love of Christ Frees Us from Self-Focus. The siren call of self sings loudly in our current cultural moment. Even as Christians, we easily fall prey to the false promises of self-focus, self-care, and self-love. This book fa4 years ago Read more
Titles By Melissa B. Kruger
It's a question we all ask ourselves at some point. Depending on the season we focus our identity on our job performance, marital status, personality type, or social network, among other options. However, there's a larger question to consider.
Who does the Bible tell me I am in Christ?
New from The Gospel Coalition with wisdom and perspective of insightful authors-including Jen Wilkin, Hannah Anderson, and Jen Pollock Michel "Identity Theft" seeks to answer this question by:
- Exposing our false notions of identity
- Understanding the biblical truth of our identity in Christ
- Reflecting on what it looks like to live in our new (and true) identity.
In 10 chapters we'll cover everything from our identity as children of God to citizens of heaven. At the end of each chapter, study questions will facilitate group discussion as you consider this glorious truth with your friends.
Join us as we explore how knowing who we are in Christ changes every aspect of our lives.
Women in all seasons of life can feel alone, longing for encouragement, guidance, and wisdom from someone who has been there before. They would value the wealth of knowledge and wisdom from older women’s experiences, but often these women don’t feel equipped to offer help. This book is a starting place, meant to be a springboard for mentoring discussions between older and younger women, setting the biblical basis for mentoring from Titus 2 before outlining 11 lessons that guide their time together. Each lesson focuses on a topic such as God’s word, prayer, contentment, temptation, and church, with activities for before, during, and after the mentoring session. Younger and older women will grow together as they use these lessons to walk through life together.
Published in partnership with the Gospel Coalition.
Fresh, biblical ideas to help you pray for your husband or wife.
A happy and healthy marriage is one of God’s sweetest gifts to us. And one of the best ways to nurture that is through the power of prayer.
This guide will help you to pray bold, Scripture-based prayers for your husband or wife that will strengthen and enrich your marriage. It covers 21 prayer themes, with each one including five prayer prompts from a particular passage of Scripture. You’ll be equipped to pray deep and effective prayers for your spouse’s character and spiritual walk, for your life together as a couple and through challenging seasons.
You can use this book to help you to pray on your own or as a couple, and it makes a great wedding, anniversary or Valentines Day gift.
As Nancy Guthrie says in her foreword:
"There is a great deal we can do for our spouses. But there is so much that only God can do, so much that only he can develop, and so much that only he can provide. So we pray. And as we pray instead of worry, pray instead of complain, pray instead of strategize, we find that God is not only doing a work in our spouse; he’s doing a work in us too."
Illustrated, rhyming children’s book on the Christian message of God’s grace and forgiveness.
This illustrated, rhyming book will help parents explain to children the unique and wonderful Christian message of God’s grace—that Jesus offers forgiveness and allows us to move on from our mistakes.
It can be used to share the heart of the Christian faith with children or to remind them that Jesus is the person to run to when they mess up.
Children will learn that God’s grace is enough to cleanse and change us every day, as the book itself says...
My child, here’s the truth:
From God, you can’t hide
He sees what you’ve done
He knows what’s inside
But please don’t despair
There’s good news, I say!
Whatever you do
God’s grace makes a way
Yes, his grace is enough
It’s so big and so free
His grace is enough
Both for you and for me
This beautiful hardback book makes a great gift for children aged 3-6 and even beyond.
"I commend this fine, new book...with a prayer that we all read and follow her Biblical counsel to fully understand the condition we are in and flee quickly to the One who truly satisfies our deepest longings and our true desires".
Michael Milton ~ President and Professor of Practical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina
"By focusing on Biblical truths and examples, Kruger opens our eyes to the scope and depth of covetousness in our lives, while also drawing us into the path of holiness and a life honoring and glorifying God."
Diana Lynn Severance ~ a historian with broad experience teaching in universities and seminaries, Spring, Texas
"With empathy and grounded biblical insight, Melissa Kruger shows us the path to abiding joy amidst life's varied 'ups' and 'downs'."
Lydia Brownback ~ Author of Contentment, Wheaton, Illinois
"In an age and culture where we all tend to have an overdeveloped sense of entitlement, this book makes a brilliant diagnosis that goes right to the heart of the problem."
Ann Benton ~ Author and family conference speaker, Guildford, England
"With I've-been-there understanding and been-in-the-Word insight, Melissa B. Kruger helps us to look beneath the surface of our discontent, exposing our covetous hearts to the healing light of God's Word."
Nancy Guthrie ~ author of Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament Bible Study Series
"Through biblical examples and sympathetic counsel we are pointed again and again to the delivering power of the Lord Jesus Christ."
Faith Cook ~ author of Troubled Journey, Derbyshire, England
Kids love to dream about what they might do when they grow up: jobs they might have, places they might go, people they might meet. And parents and caregivers love to encourage and support them.
But for Christian parents, their greatest aspiration for their children, their dream of all dreams, is that whatever their kids do and wherever they go, they will love and follow Jesus.
As children embark on life’s journey with all their potential and aspirations, express to them your biggest dream with this beautiful illustrated rhyming children’s book.
As well as teaching children about the only thing that really matters in life, this book also reminds parents that telling their kids about Jesus is more important than anything else.
Makes a wonderful gift for a wide range of children—from 3 year olds to 8 year olds—for birthdays, Christmas or even graduations!
Being a mom usually means being busy. Really busy. Whether you’re zipping from your children’s piano lessons to their next ballgame or nursing a baby while comforting a toddler, life is brimming with activities. Yet one encounter can help shape every moment: time in the Word with Jesus. In Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood, you’ll learn how to nourish your own heart, mind, and soul with the wisdom you need to become the mother you long to be.
As you spend time with God through this eleven-week Bible study, you’ll gain life-shaping insights to help you. . . .
• Understand and pursue your purpose as a mother
• Live out your true priorities
• Entrust your child to God
• Bear the fruit of the Spirit in your everyday interactions
• Recover from Perfect Mom Syndrome (PMS)
Each week offers four days of study geared specifically to a mother’s concerns, with the Bible passages already printed out for your convenience. The fifth day is a warm-hearted devotional reading to help you reflect on and apply the truths you’ve learned.
As your relationship with God deepens through prayer and studying His Word, you’ll discover how His imprint on your heart can make a lasting impression on your children.
With warm teaching and perspective-shifting insights, Bible teacher Melissa Kruger walks you through the power-packed words of the apostle Paul to believers in the early church to discover what he knew about the secret to unshakeable peace--and how his insights can help any woman discover a secure and satisfying contentment no matter what life may bring. With the Scripture passages printed right in the book for handy reference, this is an ideal resource for busy women of any life stage who want to deepen their spiritual life and increase their daily joy.
For generations, churches and families have used Advent wreaths to help prepare for celebrating the Lord's birth at Christmas. The evergreen wreath symbolizes eternal life and includes four candles—typically three purple and one pink, with a white candle in the middle that symbolizes the purity of Christ. Various traditions assign different topics to each candle, and the candles are usually given names to remind us of the good news of Christ's birth
To celebrate this season, TGC's editorial team put together 25 devotional readings that use the Advent wreath as a guide to focus hearts and minds on Christ during the month of December. Structured around traditional Advent themes—hope, peace, joy, love, and faith—these reflections will encourage your heart in this season of celebrating Christ's first coming, and longing for his second.
Las clases de piano de los niños, su próximo juego de pelota, o amamantar al bebé mientras tratamos de calmar a su hermanito, abarrotan la vida de actividades. A pesar de ello, hay un encuentro que puede ayudarnos a darle forma a cada momento, y es invertir tiempo en la Palabra de Dios. En Camine con Dios durante su maternidad, usted aprenderá a nutrir su corazón, mente y alma con la sabiduría que necesita para convertirse en la madre que anhela ser. A lo largo de estas once semanas de estudio bíblico en las que compartirá tiempo con Dios, aprenderá secretos transformadores que la ayudarán a:
- COMPRENDER y proseguir su propósito como madre
- VIVIR sus verdaderas prioridades
- CONFIAR sus hijos a Dios
- MANIFESTAR los frutos del Espíritu en sus interacciones cotidianas
- RECUPERAR el Síndrome de la Mamá Perfecta (SMP)