Ruth Chou Simons

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 podcast Become 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.

The Art of Everyday Worship

Beholding and Becoming

Bestselling author, 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. In this hustling, image-forward age of opportunity, women are 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 behind, lacking, and like we're failing--at home, at work, with friends, with God. Ruth Chou Simons knows something of 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 us all on a journey to find freedom from the never-ending quest for approval and affirmation. She shows us how to confront the ways we look to superficial means of acceptance and belonging, and find relief in realizing we can't be so amazing that we won't need grace; stop seeing God as someone we perform for and start finding delight in responding to God's welcome; and find relief from running the hamster wheel of relying on our own strength, our own abilities, and our own savvy--and always coming up short--by truly understanding the freedom Jesus purchased. With personal story, biblical insights, practical applications, and original artwork by Ruth, this transformational new book helps us see the beautiful truth that God's favor is the only currency we need, because in Christ we are enough.

Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace

When Strivings Cease

2018 Christian Book Award® This Journey Is as Perennial as the Seasons GraceLaced is about more than pretty florals and fanciful brushwork—it's about flourishing. With carefully crafted intention, this beautiful volume of 32 seasonal devotions from artist and author Ruth Chou Simons encourages readers in any circumstance to become deeply rooted in God's faithful promises. GraceLaced extends a soul-stirring invitation to draw close to God while... resting in who He is rehearsing the truth He says about you responding in faith to those truths remembering His provision to sustain you, time and time again More than 800 individual pieces of art came together in the crafting of this book, including dozens of new, hand-painted Scripture vignettes that Ruth is known for. Who we are and who God is never changes, even though everything else rarely stays the same. Let this book point you to truth as you journey through the changing seasons of your heart.

Discovering Timeless Truths Through Seasons of the Heart

GraceLaced

Preach Truth to Your Heart In the rush of each day, it's easy to become lost in the struggles and distractions of the world. But God longs for you to experience the depth of His love, and every moment is a chance to remind yourself of His truth. This beautiful book from artist and writer Ruth Chou Simons offers 58 specially selected scriptures, each accompanied by hand-painted artwork and a short, heartfelt truth to direct your thoughts to your Savior. You will find reminders of God's character and presence in each entry, encouraging you to trust in His Word. Experience beauty and nourishment from God's handiwork as each day becomes a reminder of our creator's unending grace and love.

Garden of Truth

Troy 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.

12 Biblical Truths to Shape a Family

Foundations

Pressing In When You’re Waiting, Wanting, and Restless for More

Now and Not Yet 

Erika Allen

30 Days on Humility

ESV Prayer Journal : 30 Days on Humility

Preach Truth to Your Heart God'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

Fields of Joy

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.

An Invitation to Prepare Him Room at Christmas and Always

Emmanuel

Ruth Chou Simons calls women to discover how God's gift of grace and favor invites them to rest from chasing approval and earning love and instead learn a new way to think about faith, belonging, and worth.

When Strivings Cease Study Guide with DVD

Bestselling author, 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. In this hustling, image-forward age of opportunity, women are 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 behind, lacking, and like we're failing--at home, at work, with friends, with God. Ruth Chou Simons knows something of 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 this six-session Bible study (DVD/digital video downloads sold separately), Ruth guides us all on a journey to find freedom from the never-ending quest for approval and affirmation. She shows us how to: confront the ways we look to superficial means of acceptance and belonging, and find relief in realizing we can't be so amazing that we won't need grace stop seeing God as someone we perform for and start finding delight in responding to God's welcome find relief from running the hamster wheel of relying on our own strength, our own abilities, and our own savvy--and always coming up short--by truly understanding the freedom Jesus purchased With personal story, biblical insights, practical applications, and original artwork by Ruth, this transformational new book helps us see the beautiful truth that God's favor is the only currency we need, because in Christ we are enough. Designed for use with When Strivings Cease Video Study (sold separately).

When Strivings Cease Study Guide

Journaling Through the Seasons Reflect on God's grace laced through every season of your heart with this inviting journal featuring 8 full-color pieces of art by Ruth Chou Simons and charming hand-painted lines throughout. Be it through personal thoughts, prayers, gratitude, or responses to the prompts and questions found in GraceLaced, the book, let these pages accompany your journey with the Lord. He is faithful in every season.

GraceLaced Journal

This ESV Prayer Journal will guide you in a study on wisdom over 6 weeks to prayerfully consider what it means to be truly wise, how we attain biblical wisdom, and how we apply wisdom to our lives.

30 Days on Wisdom

ESV Prayer Journal

"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly." --Colossians 3:16a Many of us want God's Word to dwell richly in us, but life can get in the way. We'd never intentionally write chapters of confusion, failure, loss, pain, conflict, or suffering into our stories. No one plans to wrestle with her identity in Christ, to struggle to love her husband, to feel lonely in ministry, or to feel helpless in motherhood. Yet we often find ourselves in these seasons, struggling to embrace the gospel hope we need to fill our discouraged souls. Join Ruth Chou Simons in this 7-session study of the Book of Colossians as she leads us through a practice of preaching gospel truth to ourselves by studying Paul's example. In every changing season of life, we can rest in God's character, rehearse our identity in Christ, respond in faith, and remember God's provision for us. In today's culture, there's no shortage of self help, easy fixes, and worldly advice, but only the truth of God's Word was meant to fill you up and satisfy you fully. Leader Kit Includes: One Bible study book with personal study segments to complete between 7 weeks of group sessions and leader helps to lead discussion within small groups 2 DVDs with enriching teaching videos, approximately 10 minutes per session Card with 3 additional digital downloads of teaching videos Benefits: Trade the lies found in culture, our minds, and our hearts for the truth of God's Word. Experience a beautiful, accessible theology. Understand how to apply Scripture to your own life. Video Sessions: Session 1 (9:55)--In this introductory session, Ruth explains how the practice of preaching truth to her own heart became so important in her spiritual growth. She also walks us through the seasons of the heart that we'll be studying and quickly unpacks why the Book of Colossians will be so integral to our time in TruthFilled. Session 2 (8:19)--Everyday some sort of message runs through our hearts and minds--we can choose to set our hearts on God's Word and dwell on life-giving truths. Ruth also helps us understand how all right actions come out of right belief about God--who He is and what He has done for His children. Session 3 (6:37)--As we unpack the winter season of the heart, when we have to trust God's unseen work because very little is blooming, Ruth reminds us that resting in God's character is the only way to have peace and flourish in this life, no matter our circumstances. Session 4 (7:51)--In the spring season of the heart, we rehearse who God says we are, all based on who we know God to be. When we practice preaching the truth to ourselves, we nourish our souls and help ourselves thrive in our God-given identities as His children. Session 5 (8:59)--The summer season of the heart prompts us to respond in faith to God's Word. As we look at Colossians 3:5-14, Ruth discusses the importance of putting off fleshly practices and putting on the character of Christ to walk in the new life God has given us and bear fruit. Session 6 (5:02)--The fall season reminds us of the need to trust God's provision for us when times of rest come. As we close our study of the Book of Colossians, Ruth points out how integral the community of faith around each of us is in our perseverance in the faith and continued encouragement. Session 7 (6:37)--In this final commissioning session, Ruth celebrates our progress and challenges us to make the practice of preaching truth to our own hearts a regular part of our everyday lives. If we apply our hearts and minds to God's truth, He'll transform us by it--more and more into the image of Christ. He'll also help us to walk in accordance with His will.

Truthfilled - Leader Kit

A 7-session study for teen girls on the Book of Colossians.

The Practice of Preaching to Yourself Through Every Season

Truthfilled - Teen Girls' Bible Study Book

"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly." --Colossians 3:16a Many of us want God's Word to dwell richly in us, but life can get in the way. We'd never intentionally write chapters of confusion, failure, loss, pain, conflict, or suffering into our stories. No one plans to wrestle with her identity in Christ, to struggle to love her husband, to feel lonely in ministry, or to feel helpless in motherhood. Yet we often find ourselves in these seasons, struggling to embrace the gospel hope we need to fill our discouraged souls. Join Ruth Chou Simons in this 7-session study of the book of Colossians as she leads us through a practice of preaching gospel truth to ourselves by studying Paul's example. In every changing season of life, we can rest in God's character, rehearse our identity in Christ, respond in faith, and remember God's provision for us. In today's culture, there's no shortage of self help, easy fixes, and worldly advice, but only the truth of God's Word was meant to fill you up and satisfy you fully. Features: Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups Personal study segments to complete between 7 weeks of group sessions Beautiful full-color interior to enhance user experience Scripture recommendations to help you preach truth to yourself 7 teaching videos, approximately 10 minutes per session, available via redemption code printed in Bible study book for individual streaming access Benefits: Trade the lies found in culture, our minds, and our hearts for the truth of God's Word. Experience a beautiful, accessible theology. Understand how to apply Scripture to your own life. Video Sessions: Session 1 (9:55)--In this introductory session, Ruth explains how the practice of preaching truth to her own heart became so important in her spiritual growth. She also walks us through the seasons of the heart that we'll be studying and quickly unpacks why the book of Colossians will be so integral to our time in TruthFilled. Session 2 (8:19)--Everyday some sort of message runs through our hearts and minds--we can choose to set our hearts on God's Word and dwell on life-giving truths. Ruth also helps us understand how all right actions come out of right belief about God--who He is and what He has done for His children. Session 3 (6:37)--As we unpack the winter season of the heart, when we have to trust God's unseen work because very little is blooming, Ruth reminds us that resting in God's character is the only way to have peace and flourish in this life, no matter our circumstances. Session 4 (7:51)--In the spring season of the heart, we rehearse who God says we are, all based on who we know God to be. When we practice preaching the truth to ourselves, we nourish our souls and help ourselves thrive in our God-given identities as His children. Session 5 (8:59)--The summer season of the heart prompts us to respond in faith to God's Word. As we look at Colossians 3:5-14, Ruth discusses the importance of putting off fleshly practices and putting on the character of Christ to walk in the new life God has given us and bear fruit. Session 6 (5:02)--The fall season reminds us of the need to trust God's provision for us when times of rest come. As we close our study of the book of Colossians, Ruth points out how integral the community of faith around each of us is in our perseverance in the faith and continued encouragement. Session 7 (6:37)--In this final commissioning session, Ruth celebrates our progress and challenges us to make the practice of preaching truth to our own hearts a regular part of our everyday lives. If we apply our hearts and minds to God's truth, He'll transform us by it--more and more into the image of Christ. He'll also help us to walk in accordance with His will.

Truthfilled - Bible Study Book with Video Access

Trillia Newbell

Ann Voskamp

Sally Lloyd-Jones

Amanda Bible Williams

Raechel Myers

Kelly Minter

Lisa Harper

Kelly Needham

Ginny Owens

Sarah MacIntosh

Savannah Locke

As they examine the stories of incredible women of the Bible, readers will find hope, encouragement, and a strong sense of community in this beautiful, eclectic collection of writing, photos, and lyrics that reflect God’s faithfulness. Bringing together some of the most beloved Christian authors and songwriters of today, Faithful guides readers through the pages of Scripture to increase understanding of how God has always valued the integral role of females and how that shapes the lives of women today. The Faithful project is a collaboration between three major ministry partners: David C Cook, Integrity Music, and Compassion International. The accompanying album and a 2021 tour of live events celebrates the contributions of women while recognizing their empowerment through the faithfulness of God. This beautiful, creative book will invite readers to return again and again for reflection and inspiration through guided scripture reading and writing prompts.

Faithful

Walk in Grace Through the Seasons Approach each new day with purpose, led by truth from God's Word. This 17-month planner from artist and author Ruth Chou Simons will help you organize your days and embrace the changing seasons of your heart. You will find artistically crafted weekly, monthly, and yearly calendars ample space each week to keep track of to-dos and focus your intentions special pages to note important birthdays or anniversaries each month carefully selected, hand-lettered Scripture to encourage your heart opportunities to record your prayers and favorite passages This beautiful planner will help you practice everyday faithfulness and find God's grace laced through each season of your life.

GraceLaced 17-month Planner

From bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons comes these exquisitely decorated wrapping papers, perfect for a gift, to line a drawer, or to use in your next art project. Enjoy 12 18" x 24" sheets in a wide array of colors and patterns

12 Sheets of 18 X 24 Inch Wrapping Paper

Gracelaced Gift Wrapping Papers

From bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons comes these exquisitely illustrated file folders to help you stay organized and uplifted. With artwork inspired by Scripture, you'll be reminded of God's goodness each time you use these folders.

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