Ruth Chou Simons

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

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

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

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

Ruth Chou Simons

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