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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.

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

2018 Christian Book Award®  This Journey Is as Perennial as the SeasonsGraceLaced 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 isrehearsing the truth He says about youresponding in faith to those truthsremembering His provision to sustain you, time and time againMore 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.

Preach Truth to Your HeartIn 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.

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

Plant Yourself Firmly in God's TruthUnearth a rich relationship with your Savior through this beautifully crafted devotional companion from artist and author Ruth Chou Simons.GraceLaced Seasons is more than a journal—it's an experience that includes:70 encouraging Scriptures to read and reflect upon144 pages of thoughtful guided study question to delve deeper into God's faithful promises32 sections of hand-painted art and prompts corresponding to the 32 chapters in GraceLacedWith plenty of space to record your sincere thoughts, humble gratitude, and heartfelt prayers, you will experience the beauty of change as each day becomes a reason to pour praise out to your Creator.Enjoy this experience by itself or use it as a companion to Ruth's stunning bestseller, GraceLaced. Whichever season your heart is in, dig deeply into your Savior's love and find promise and wisdom in each new day.

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER ●  PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLERRuth 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.

A Journey to BecomingThis 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.

Open Your Home and Your HeartYour 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 Publishers Weekly BestsellerGuideposts 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 LongIf 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 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.

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.

Discover how to live freely and release your burdens with gospel meditations that turn your focus to the God who cares deeply for you.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 The Way of the Wildflower, bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons invites you to draw inspiration for your weary soul from the flowers of the field through thirty gospel focused meditations covering five ways of the wildflower: Dependency, Freedom, Resilience, Unhurriedness, and Belovedness.This gorgeous, full-color devotional features Ruth's 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 them 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. “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? 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!” — Luke 12:25–28 (NIV)

You can live a beautiful life filled with meaning and purpose. In This Moment Matters: 100 Ways to Cultivate a Grace-Laced Life, bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons shares how recognizing God’s grace  can make your everyday life something special.Everyday moments are what shapeyour 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. Ruth shares suggestions for six areas of life:Looking to JesusCultivating DelightEmbracing SimplicityTaking Care of YourselfCreating a HavenInvesting in Your PeopleBegin a journey of:Discovering God’s grace in daily life.Inspiration to make small but meaningful changes to your home, routines, and relationships with 100 ideas for habits, tips, recipes,  and more.Cooperating with God in cultivating the intentional life you long for—in the simple choices you make everyday.Embracing beauty throughphotography 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 connected to the way you make dinner, decorate your home, speak to your kids, and embracethe life you’ve been given.This moment matters, friend. Whether it’s thrilling, disappointing, uneventful, or even mundane,this is the day (and the moment!) that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

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.