Ruth Chou Simons

You can live a beautiful life filled with meaning and purpose. It’s not out of reach, but it doesn’t happen ??by??accident. In This Moment Matters: 100 Ways to Cultivate a Grace-Laced Life, learn from bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons as she shares how ?recognizing God’s ?grace in your everyday life? can make even the most ordinary moments something special.? ??The mundane,? everyday moments are what ??shape? your life; you can sail through them on autopilot, or you can make small, purposeful ?choices? that fill you and those around you with beauty and grace. ?In? This Moment Matters?,??Ruth shares suggestions for everyday choices in six areas of life?:? Looking to Jesus Cultivating Delight Embracing Simplicity Taking Care of Yourself Creating a Haven Investing in Your People ??This book will lead you on a journey of:? Discover?ing? that God’s grace?? is present?? in ?every moment ?of daily life. ??Ins?piration ??to make small but meaningful changes to your home, routines, and relationships?? with?? 100 ideas for habits, tips, recipes, routines, and so much more.?? ??Learn?ing? to cooperate with God in cultivating the ??intentional?? life you long for—not in any grandiose way, but in simple, small ??choices you make ???e?very??day??.????? ????Embracing beauty through ??lovely photography paired with Ruth’s hand-painted artwork.????? This Moment Matters will help you understand that the gospel—the good news of forgiveness and freedom in Christ—?is absolutely connected to the? way you make dinner, decorate your home, speak to your kids, and ?embrace?the life you’ve been given?, day by day.? This moment matters, friend. ?Whether it’s ?thrilling, disappointing, uneventful, ?or? even mundane?,???t???his? is the day ?(and the moment!) ?that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Wildflowers don't need to be taught how to live freely or release their burdens. They’re dependent on their Maker.Are you looking for a new way of living? A way to stop anxious thoughts and release heavy burdens you aren’t meant to carry?In Luke 12:25–28, Jesus asks, “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?” He continues, “Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you—you of little faith!”In The Way of the Wildflower, bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons invites you to live like the flowers of the field through thirty gospel meditations covering five ways of the wildflower: Dependency, Freedom, Resilience, Unhurriedness, and Belovedness.This gorgeous, full-color devotional features Simons’ signature art and stunning hand-painted botanicals, alongside:Bible verses to meditate onPractical applications of God’s WordKey truths to preach to yourself when you feel burdenedPrayers to help you practice the way of the wildflowerWildflower facts and the lessons we can learn from themThe Jesus who instructs us not to worry about our lives is the same Jesus who made a way to the Father for us when there was no way. Is anything too hard for our God? Are any of your worries and fears beyond his capable hands?If you're wrestling with your past, struggling in your present, or fearful for your future, pause and be still. Consider how the wildflowers grow, remember that the God who cares for them cares for you, too, and let your anxious soul find rest in Him.

Bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons shares a message of comfort and peace inspired by Psalm 23: when you are with God, home is always right where you are.Ruth shares from her heart the words she's spoken over her own six children, from their very young days into adulthood. Ruth's lyrical text and whimsical art take children and families on a journey that reminds all of us that no matter where we go, no matter what comes our way in life, the Lord keeps us close to Him.This book is perfect for parents and families who want toreassure their children with the comforting truth that God is always with them, that He will guide them, and that He will provide for all their needs;teach their children that God is the source of joy, overflowing blessings, and wonderful adventure;be delighted with captivating illustrations and beautiful art; andsoothe anxious minds with the comfort of God's provision and presence.Home Is Right Where You Are makes a perfect gift forbaby showers, new mothers, births, or adoptions;graduations, milestones, and other big life events; andChristmas, birthdays, Easter, and other gift-giving occasions.Home Is Right Where You Are is bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons's first children's book—a beautiful treasure of God's promises combined with her moving art.

Have you ever wondered if your current season has a purpose? Do you ever feel like your present moment is so far from where you really long to be, but the answer to all your prayers is "not yet"?Join bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons for this six-session video Bible study (video access included) as she teaches you how to live in the present and trust in God's faithfulness—even while hoping for the future.Now and Not Yet Bible Study explores six profound ways God makes His faithfulness known in the biblical stories of Abraham, Joseph, Israel, Hannah, and the Apostle Paul. As you encounter God through the pages of His Word, you'll see His ways, His character, His purposes, and His faithfulness in the lives of His people.And the more you understand God's ways, the more you will discover that He's just as faithful in your life right now—even more than you know.This study guide includes:Group discussion questionsIn-depth personal Bible study between sessionsIndividual access to six streaming video teachings from Ruth Sessions and run times include:God Keeps His Promises (20:12)God’s Sovereignty Directs a Bigger Story (20:40)God Provides in the Wilderness (20:39)God Hears Your Cries (17:50)God’s Sufficiency Meets Your Weakness (19:25)God’s Sanctifying Work is Sure (18:00) Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2029. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside

Your right now matters. Discover how to press in and not check out.Do you ever feel like your present moment is so far from where you really long to be? Do you ever struggle with embracing your right now because you are so focused on the future?Too often, we feel disappointed with our "right now"—our life circumstances, our relationships, our lack progress towards our dreams and goals, our daily grind. We want to do so many things—good, godly things—but our situations don't allow us to step into them.In Now and Not Yet, bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons has a powerful message for you when you're restless in your current season of life and just waiting—waiting to get beyond the pain, waiting for God to show up, waiting to get to tomorrow—she reminds you that it's okay to not like the right now we've been given, but we don't have to like it to lean in.Join Ruth as she shares a beautiful invitation for you to:Embrace the biblical truth that someday is made up of thousands of right nowsDiscern how the difficult parts of your life are actually a unique gift from God by discovering five ways to flip the script on a hard seasonStop feeling trapped when you're not where you want to with guided liturgies for what you are facing todayLive faithfully in the tension between what is and what is not yet Now and Not Yet will help you see that your right now matters. And you can choose to press in and not check out. With deep compassion, Ruth will help you see how God is profoundly present, how He wastes nothing, how He’s active and using this exact moment for the very purposes he's calling you to.

Your right now matters. Discover how to press in and not check out.Do you ever feel like your present moment is so far from where you really long to be? Do you ever struggle with embracing your right now because you are so focused on the future?Too often, we feel disappointed with our "right now"—our life circumstances, our relationships, our lack progress towards our dreams and goals, our daily grind. We want to do so many things—good, godly things—but our situations don't allow us to step into them.In Now and Not Yet, bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons has a powerful message for you when you're restless in your current season of life and just waiting—waiting to get beyond the pain, waiting for God to show up, waiting to get to tomorrow—she reminds you that it's okay to not like the right now we've been given, but we don't have to like it to lean in.Join Ruth as she shares a beautiful invitation for you to:Embrace the biblical truth that someday is made up of thousands of right nowsDiscern how the difficult parts of your life are actually a unique gift from God by discovering five ways to flip the script on a hard seasonStop feeling trapped when you're not where you want to with guided liturgies for what you are facing todayLive faithfully in the tension between what is and what is not yet Now and Not Yet will help you see that your right now matters. And you can choose to press in and not check out. With deep compassion, Ruth will help you see how God is profoundly present, how He wastes nothing, how He’s active and using this exact moment for the very purposes he's calling you to.

A Publishers Weekly Bestseller Guideposts of Grace for Your Faith Journey As a follower of Christ, you live each day as a pilgrim, traveling the path Jesus sets before you. Though the road may be rocky, God provides reminders along the way to show you that He writes your story, paves your path, and walks with you always. From bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons comes this uplifting meditation on the character of God to accompany you on your pilgrim journey. Featuring stunning new artwork, these 25 devotions will lead you to explore proof of God’s faithfulness found in both Scripture and daily life, engage with many key attributes of God, encounter hymns written throughout history that illuminate timeless truths about who God is, and experience the peace that accompanies focusing your heart on God’s character. Pilgrim reminds us of profound truths by showing us how God’s grace and provision shape each Christian’s unique journey of conforming to the image of Christ. On the path of spiritual growth and maturity, knowing God’s character makes all the difference. When your travels leave you worn and weary, God will not abandon you—you can lay your burdens in His hands, find hope in His presence, and follow His path as He leads you onward.

Let Your Christmas Hope Last All Year Long If there’s one name for Jesus that captures the whole heart of God, it is Emmanuel—God with us. No other name similarly expresses the fullness of God’s eternal desire for His image-bearers. He’s always wanted us to be with Him. From the bestselling author and artist behind GraceLaced and Beholding and Becoming comes this gorgeously illustrated Advent exploration of what it means to intimately experience God’s presence in our daily lives. Ruth Chou Simons welcomes you and your family to partake in a season of surrender as you discover the true miracle behind Christmas: that while we journey to grow in our relationships with Jesus, He has already come so He can be with us forever. Christmas Day is not the end of our celebrations, but the beginning! Emmanuel is an invitation to rejoice in the everlasting fellowship and hope God extended to us on the day of His Son’s birth, guiding us to realize that having God with us all year long is Christmas’s most incredible gift.

Find freedom from the never-ending quest for approval and affirmation by learning how to accept the undeserved gift of grace from a merciful God.In today's society, the pressure to perform is overwhelming. It's a hustling, image-forward age of opportunity, and women are more anxious than ever. Many of us end up constantly feeling behind, lacking, and like we're failing—at home, at work, with friends, with God.In this six-session Bible study (video streaming included), bestselling author, artist, entrepreneur, and speaker Ruth Chou Simons calls women to discover how God's profound gift of grace and favor invites them to rest from chasing approval and earning love, and instead discover the freedom of true belonging and worth that doesn't depend on them. This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with warm-up, group discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).After going through this study, you'll walk away understanding more fully that the generous, unmerited favor of God is the means to the welcome, love, and approval you so deeply long for.Watch on any device!Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

Find true freedom and peace for your soul when you discover that God's grace secures what striving never could.In this hustling, image-forward age of opportunity, we feel more anxious than ever. Despite all the affirming memes and self-reflections that dominate social media feeds, approval and worth often seem assigned to what we do rather than who we are. And we end up constantly feeling like we're behind, lacking, and failing—at home, at work, with friends, with God.Ruth Chou Simons knows something about feeling measured by achievement, performance, and the approval of others. As a Taiwanese immigrant growing up between two cultures, Ruth was always on a mission to prove her worth, until she came to truly understand the one thing that changes everything: the extravagant, undeserved gift of grace from a merciful God.In When Strivings Cease, Ruth guides you on a journey to find freedom from the never-ending quest for self-improvement. She shows you how to:Confront the ways you look to superficial means of acceptance and belongingFind relief in realizing self-help isn't the answer because you can't be so amazing that you won't need graceStop seeing God as someone to perform for and start finding delight in responding to his welcomeLet go of trying to rely on your own strength, your own abilities, and your own savvy by truly understanding the freedom Jesus purchased for you With personal stories, biblical insights, practical applications, and touches of original artwork by Ruth, When Strivings Cease will help you see the beautiful truth that God's grace is the only thing you need—because in Christ you are enough.

Timeless Truth Blooming with Fresh Beauty Immerse yourself in this new and expanded deluxe edition of GraceLaced—Christian Book Award® winner, over 150,000 copies sold—and find 64 bonus pages of gorgeous art and thoughts specially created for collectors and gift givers to cherish. On every page you will find incredible details to bring even more beauty and inspiration to your GraceLaced journey. Flourishing—that’s what GraceLaced is about. Flourishing as you rest in God, rehearse the truth He says about you, respond in faith, and remember His sustaining provision. In 32 devotional chapters that follow the seasons, artist and bestselling author Ruth Chou Simons illustrates the power of God’s truth though soul-searching words and exquisite signature florals. This heirloom-quality edition of Ruth’s beloved runaway bestseller features coordinating dedication page for gifting and special occasions elegant linen hardcover beautifully embossed with gold foil exclusive GraceLaced collector’s box for preservation and presentation 64 new pages of art available only in this edition expanded content including inspirational thoughts from Ruth and related quotes and hymns all pages printed on matte, uncoated paper Give yourself or a loved one the gift of this stunning keepsake and experience the beauty of GraceLaced in a whole new way.

A Beautiful Place to Write Beautiful ThoughtsEach notebook features a unique embossed cover hand painted by Ruth Chou Simons, the bestselling author and artist of GraceLaced and Beholding and BecomingIn this pack of 3, each notebook is 6” x 8 ½” and features a lay-flat sewn binding and 64 creamy pages lined with warm gray inkWith covers featuring gold foil detail and buckram grain texture, these luxe notebooks are perfect for personal use or for gifting to loved ones

A Beautiful Place to Write Beautiful ThoughtsEach notebook features a unique embossed cover hand painted by Ruth Chou Simons, the bestselling author and artist of GraceLaced and Beholding and BecomingIn this pack of 3, each notebook is 6” x 8 ½” and features a lay-flat sewn binding and 64 creamy pages lined with warm gray inkWith covers featuring gold foil detail and buckram grain texture, these luxe notebooks are perfect for personal use or for gifting to loved ones

Preach Truth to Your HeartGod's Word leaves a legacy of joy as we live by it, build upon it, and let it transform our minds and shape our hearts.From bestselling author and creator of GraceLaced comes a book combining Scripture and affirmations to inspire you to rejoice in all things. With 58 specially selected scriptures, each accompanied by hand-painted artwork and a short, heartfelt truth to direct your thoughts to find joy in your Savior. We were made for joy. And yet, true and lasting happiness is sometimes harder to hold on to than it seems. With one thought, one word, it can slip out of our grasp. In a world of countless counterfeits, if you struggle to cultivate and experience true joy, Ruth Chou Simons offers these short meditations alongside her beautiful hand-painted artwork to encourage you to preach truth to your own heart. As you memorize Scripture and find encouragement in Ruth’s words, you’ll be transformed as you learn to “rejoice in the Lord always.” “These powerful reminders of God’s faithfulness will drive you to further dependence on His Word and a greater cultivation of lasting joy.” –Ruth Chou Simons

Families are shaped one day at a time through the Word of God You want your children to become Christ followers, obedient to His commands, and fruitful in their faith, but where do you begin? Though there isn’t a formula or prescription for raising godly kids, what you desire for your family begins with heeding God’s instructions to remember and declare His faithful works to the next generation. Bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons, along with her husband, Troy, are gratefully raising six boys on a firm foundation of God’s Word by preaching that truth to themselves and their family daily. In this book, they invite you to join them in the holy work of training children to know and love God for a lifetime.Foundations will help you direct your family one day at a time, as you explore 12 key truths that will help connect your children’s hearts—and yours—to the heart of God. With a simple, chapter-a-day format that includes Scripture, devotional thoughts, meditations, and discussion questions, this book will guide you in leading your family.

Open Your Home and Your Heart Your home is more than the walls that hold it up—it’s the people that pass through the doors and the memories that are made within. As you open your doors through hospitality, you’ll be blessed by the fruit of loving others well. Lined pages provide ample space to record comments and memoriesIncluding six key truths that connect your family to the truth of God’s WordA ribbon marker helps keep your placeLay flat binding and uncoated pages provide a great writing surface With beautiful artwork from Ruth Chou Simons throughout, this guest book for your home is the perfect memento of the life you’re building day by day.

A Journey to Becoming This beautiful guided companion to Ruth Chou Simons' Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship is a thoughtfully designed way to engage in deliberate soul-work—to linger longer in God's Word and reflect on developing a deeper relationship with the Savior. This companion will guide you on a journey of becoming more like Christ as you behold Him in your daily life: 144 pages of insightful study questions with room for notes to prompt personal growth50 scripture verses featured to encourage you to meditate and reflect on God’s work in your everyday lifeRuth’s intricate and uplifting hand-painted artwork on every page Whether used on its own or alongside Becoming and Beholding, this companion creates space for God's Word to transform your life as you direct your heart toward worship in the everyday moments of life.

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER ? PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER Ruth is such a gift to us—her voice is strong and honest, yet believably grace-filled and kind. We learn and grow into who we want to be when Ruth's words and art lead us. —Annie F. Downs, bestselling author of 100 Days to Brave and host of That Sounds Fun podcastBecome What You Behold You are in the process of becoming. Every day is an opportunity to be shaped and formed by what moves your heart…drives your thoughts…captures your gaze. Is it any wonder that where you direct your eyes and your heart matter in your day-to-day? We become what we behold when we set our hearts and minds on Christ and His redemption story here in the details of our daily lives. Not just on Sunday, not just on holidays, not just when extraordinarily hard or wonderful things happen…but today. Bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons invites you on a new journey to Beholding and Becoming. With more than 850 pieces of intricate, original artwork, Ruth encourages you to elevate your gaze to the One who created all things. Today is an opportunity for God to demonstrate His love and His faithfulness in the midst of your mundane. No circumstance is too ordinary or too forgotten for Him to meet you there in worship. His transforming grace turns your “everyday ordinary” into a holy place of becoming.