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In this episode, Ruth is joined by her husband, Troy as they reflects on the futility of striving for approval and trying to perfect ourselves.  Scripture Referenced: Matthew 11 Matthew 3:13-17 Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

In this episode, Ruth shares how intentional questions can lead to meaningful conversations and deeper connection. She offers practical examples of questions that move beyond small talk and create opportunities to genuinely know and invest in the people around us. Scripture referenced: Proverbs 16:24 Proverbs 31:26 Resources mentioned: This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

Tune in to today’s episode where Ruth shares how you can shop your own home to cultivate a comforting and inviting haven. Scripture referenced: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Resources mentioned: This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou Simons House Hushing by Myquillyn Smith Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

In this episode, Ruth talks about the importance of caring for ourselves as we walk with Jesus and how simple rhythms can help us faithfully steward our days.  Scripture Referenced:  1 Corinthians 10:31 Resources Mentioned: This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou Simons Shop Primally Pure with code RUTH10 for %10 OFF. Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

What does it look like to slow down, simplify our lives, and make more room to walk closely with Jesus?  In this episode, Ruth shares the connection between simplicity, intentionality, and even the way we approach fashion and personal style.  Resources mentioned:  This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou Simons MudLowery LivingstoneSilverCo. Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

Tune in to today's episode as Ruth goes deep and shares how she presses in to cultivating delight in her day to day and challenges us to embrace play. Resources mentioned: This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou Simons When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

In this episode, Ruth invites us to consider what changes when we intentionally look to Jesus and live each moment with an awareness of God.  Scripture referenced: Psalm 118:24 Hebrews 12:1-2 Resources mentioned: This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

In celebration of the release of This Moment Matters (now available wherever books are sold), tune in to this episode where Ruth shares her heart and why this moment, right now, matters. Scripture referenced: 1 Corinthians 10:31 Psalm 118:24 Ephesians 2:8-10 Resources mentioned: This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou Simons A Beautiful Unfolding by Ruth Chou Simons (releasing early 2027) Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

Tune in to today's episode as Ruth wraps up the Look To Jesus Summer series with reminding us that God’s strength is on display when we are weak.  Scripture Referenced: Proverbs 18:10 Psalm 68:34-35 Psalm 27:1-3 Psalm 73:25-26 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Resources Mentioned: The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

When life is unfair, where do you turn? What truth do you fall back on? How do you keep trusting? In today's episode, Ruth is rehearsing God's promise that one day, every wrong will be made right.  Tune in for the gentle reminder that He sees all, and that His justice is perfect.  Scripture Referenced: Deuteronomy 32:4 Psalm 9:7-8 Isaiah 42:1-4 1 Peter 2:18-19, 21-23 Revelation 21:3-5 Resources Mentioned: The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

In seasons of discontentment, Ruth has learned: fighting discontentment is only possible when we lean into recognizing and remembering that God is our provider. Tune in to today's episode and rehearse this truth with Ruth: God is our provider, and He promises to give us everything we need.  Scripture Referenced: Habakkuk 3:17-19 Jeremiah 17:7-8 Psalm 145:8-9 2 Corinthians 9:8 Philippians 4:19-20 Resources Mentioned: The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

God is perfectly unchanging—eternally steadfast and faithful; forever trustworthy.  So when the chaos around you—relationships, finances, world politics or something else that makes you feel shaky and unsure—threatens to take you out, rehearse what's true: God is eternally dependable. He HAS cared for you, He IS caring for you, and He WILL care for you, forever. Scripture Referenced: Numbers 23:19 Psalm 18:30-31 Psalm 102:25-27 Hebrews 13:8 James 1:17 Resources Mentioned: The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

We're tackling big words today... in case "omnipresence" is new for you, it simply means that God is fully everywhere at all times.  Friend, if you're feeling lonely, today's episode is for you. Tune in for this gentle reminder: God is WITH you... and you'll never lose your way from His presence because He always knows the way to you.  Scripture Referenced: Jeremiah 23:23-24 Joshua 1:9 Psalm 139:7-10 Psalm 46:1 Romans 8:38-39 Resources Mentioned: Pilgrim by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

If only our fears and anxieties took vacations, too.. I don't know exactly what you're facing today, but I'm willing to be we're all navigating something with the potential to stir far in our hearts. Tune into today's episode for this gentle reminder: God is faithful. Always. Scripture Referenced: Exodus 34:6 Psalm 36:5-8 Lamentations 3:22-23 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 1 Peter 5:7 Resources Mentioned: Pilgrim by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

If you've been hustling to make things happen, living as if everything depends on you, or believing that trying harder will earn you favor, this episode is for you.  Tune into today's episode for this gentle reminder: His grace is all you need—it's the only thing that makes you sufficient.  Join us all summer long for these brief episodes as we reflect on who God is amidst our circumstances and dwell on the truth of His Word—because true comfort is found in Him. Scripture Referenced: James 4:6 Hebrews 4:15-16 Ephesians 2:8-9 Matthew 11:28-30 Resources Mentioned: Pilgrim by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website