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

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

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.

Gracelaced Folio With Notepad

This Study Guide includes: Individual access to 6 streaming video sessions Discussion and reflection questions with video notes Personal study between sessions Leader’s Guide 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, 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.

When Strivings Cease Study Guide plus Streaming Video

Add extra beauty to your Christmas gifts by wrapping them in lovely holiday artwork from Ruth Chou Simons, the bestselling author and artist of GraceLaced and Beholding and Becoming.

Gracelaced Christmas Wrapping Paper: 12 Sheets of 18- X 24-Inch Wrapping Paper

Shape Your Moments and Your Days Celebrate the sacred as you dedicate your time and your days with the beautiful and encouraging artwork of Ruth Chou Simons. This charming and functional weekly planner offers space for you to take inventory of your days and what you value most. With monthly gratitude checklists and intricate word-art in Ruth’s signature style, each day provides an opportunity to build a firm foundation on God’s Word and work in your life. Plan today how you will invest your time and create a keepsake you will treasure year after year. 8” x 10” weekly planner 12-month planner—January 2021 through December 2021—perfect for individual and family scheduling From the creator of the bestselling and Christian Book Award winning GraceLaced Stunning hand-lettered inspirational quotes to draw you closer to the heart of God Great for work, school, or home life, and anyone seeking beauty and function for everyday organization Extra space to keep a record of answered prayer and favorite scriptures 3-year month-by-month overview for long-term planning Elastic band closure Features US and religious holidays and includes a place to record your own significant dates Also available from Ruth Simons: GraceLaced Journal, GraceLacedGift Wrapping Papers, GraceLaced File Folders, GraceLaced Folio with Notepad, and GraceLaced Collector’s Edition

GraceLaced 2021 12-Month Planner

From bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons comes these exquisitely illustrated lined notebooks 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 notebooks.

Gracelaced Lined Notebooks, Faith, Hope, Love

Timeless Truth Blooming with Fresh Beauty Immerse yourself in this deluxe edition of GraceLaced 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 deluxe edition features coordinating dedication plaque 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 Give yourself or a loved one the gift of this stunning keepsake and experience the beauty of GraceLaced in a whole new way.

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