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Have you ever skipped time in the Word thinking, “I’ll just read later,” but then realized that you can’t actually remember the last time you opened your Bible outside of church? We’ve all been there, battling seasons of spiritual drought, but how do we get out of them? Join Ruth and Eve for a transparent conversation about starting where you are when it comes to your walk with the Lord.

Resource mentioned:
S2 | Everyday Habits for Spiritual Growth of The GraceLaced Podcast with Ruth Chou Simons

Additional resources:
TruthFilled Bible study by Ruth Chou Simons
GraceLaced by Ruth Chou Simons
Beholding and Becoming by Ruth Chou Simons

Season 3 | Start Where You Are

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Ruth's Advent devotional "Emmanuel: An Invitation to Prepare Him Room at Christmas and Always" hits shelves TODAY so we're celebrating with a special bonus episode! Listen in as Ruth and Eve talk about the heart behind this gorgeous new book and be reminded that God really is "with you" all year long.

Resource mentioned:
Emmanuel: An Invitation to Prepare Him Room at Christmas and Always by Ruth Chou Simons

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There's no question that each of the habits we've tackled in season 2 happen best in the context of community. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in on today's conversation about what it looks like to invite others into your walk with Jesus for the purpose of spiritual growth.

Partner Resources:
With more than 400,000 readers of this Christian classic, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will become a field guide toward Christlikeness for your spiritual journey. Start reading Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life now.

Scripture referenced:
Hebrews 10:23-25
Hebrews 3:13
Proverbs 27:17

Resource mentioned:
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney

Additional resource:
Find Your People by Jennie Allen

Season 2 | Everyday Habits for Spiritual Growth

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Time, money, resources, and the gifts we’ve been given are amazing tools, but it’s way too easy to waste them if we’re not intentional. Join us today as we unpack what it means to be a steward and how to use what we’ve been given in a way that honors God.

Partner Resources:
With more than 400,000 readers of this Christian classic, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will become a field guide toward Christlikeness for your spiritual journey. Start reading Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life now.

Scripture Referenced:
Matthew 25
Proverbs 27:1
Matthew 6:34

Resources Mentioned:
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney
The Treasure Principle: Discovering the Secret of Joyful Giving by Randy Alcorn

Season 2 | Everyday Habits for Spiritual Growth

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What kinds of things do you give your full attention to? And how do you make it happen? In today's conversation, Ruth and Eve are talking about the power of silence and solitude to help us give our full attention to Christ.

Whether you're an introvert who loves the idea or an extrovert who gets nervous at the idea, today's conversation is designed to give you some practical thoughts about using silence and solitude to grow spiritually.

Partner Resources:
With more than 400,000 readers of this Christian classic, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will become a field guide toward Christlikeness for your spiritual journey. Start reading Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life now.

Scripture Referenced:
Mark 1:35
Luke 4:42
Matthew 4:1

Resources Mentioned:
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney

Season 2 | Everyday Habits for Spiritual Growth

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Are you a notetaker? Does writing something down help you remember it? Join Ruth and Eve as they are diving deep and having an honest chat while tackling the everyday habit of journaling for the purpose of spiritual growth and formation.

Scripture Referenced:
Deuteronomy 6:12
Isaiah 46:9
Psalm 103:2
John 14:26

Resources Mentioned:
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney
WayMaker by Ann Voskamp
Why Does John Piper Journal? Interview
GraceLaced Journals + Notebooks
ESV Prayer Journals

Season 2 | Everyday Habits for Spiritual Growth

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The Bible talks about meditating on God's Word, but what does that really mean? And how can you start doing it? Join Ruth and Eve as they explore what meditating on and memorizing God's Word looks like as a spiritual habit.

Scripture referenced:
Psalm 1:1-3
Romans 8
1 Peter 3:14-16
John 1:1

Resources mentioned:
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney
Preach To Yourself Deck
Dwell Differently Tattoos

Additional resource:
Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It by Hunter Beless

Season 2 | Everyday Habits for Spiritual Growth

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If you've ever struggled to develop a habit of prayer or wondered if you were doing it right, we hope this conversation between Ruth and Eve encourages you to press on! Join us for a discussion about everyday habits for spiritual growth all season long.

Scripture Referenced:
Colossians 4:2
1 Thessalonians 5:16
Psalms
Romans 8:26-29

Resources Mentioned:
ESV Prayer Journal: 30 Days on the Gospel by ESV Bibles by Crossway, Erika Allen, Ruth Chou Simons
ESV Prayer Journal: 30 Days on Humility by ESV Bibles by Crossway, Erika Allen, Ruth Chou Simons
When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou Simons
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney

Season 2 | Everyday Habits for Spiritual Growth

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Oh friends.  This is a good one.  The final part of our verse leads us to the discussion of forgiveness.  We've all been there, in a spot where we need to forgive, or move towards forgiveness, but sometimes it is HARD!  We hope that today's episode will be encouraging to you in all the right ways.  We're thankful for Ruth's vulnerability and wisdom that she has shared today and throughout the month of June.  If you missed any of her past episodes, go take a quick listen!

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Find out more about Ruth Chou Simons here.  

Be kind and compassionate.  Ok...but...how? What exactly is kindness, and how can we muster that up all on our own?   These are the things we're diving into today with Ruth Chou Simons. 

We all encounter people who are difficult to be kind and compassionate towards.  That's just life.  But what we believe about God and the posture that we take towards those people,  impacts why and how we can show kindness.

Find out more about Ruth Chou Simons here.

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We are thrilled to introduce you to our June Dwell Guest, Ruth Chou Simons! You may know her from  her art and lifestyle brand, Gracelaced, or from some of her recent writings such as Beholding and Becoming or Foundations.  If you don't know her yet, today is a great opportunity to hear from her and to be encouraged!

In today's episode Ruth is sharing her eye for beauty with us.  We love connecting with other artists who are working toward drawing us closer to God and his Word.  You're going to love spending the month of June with us and with Ruth!

Find out more about Ruth Chou Simons here.
ESV Journaling Bible "Be Transformed"

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Ruth Chou Simons joins Bethany to talk about how our beliefs about God impact the way we love our neighbor. She and Bethany discuss the biblical definition of love, the importance of engaging in Christian fellowship, and how we should practice repentance and forgiveness in our relationships.

Jordan Raynor sits down with Ruth Chou Simons, founder of GraceLaced, to talk about what good, righteous, gospel-driven ambition looks like in our work, how the simple creative connection of “depth and beauty” allowed Ruth to create something unique in the world, and how to think about our work as a generous gift to the world.

Links Mentioned:

• Ruth Chou Simons
• Ruth Chou Simons on Twitter
• GraceLaced
• GraceLaced (book)
• Beholding and Becoming
• ECPA Christian Book Award
• Morning and Evening
• Charles Spurgeon
• The Valley of Vision
• 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You
• Rifle Paper Co.
• Anna Bond on LinkedIn

What do we do when everyone else's lives look more fruitful than ours? We had such a delightful conversation with friend, artist and Gracelaced author Ruth Chou Simons about her hashtag #youdonthavetobebloomingtobegrowing. We talk with her about growth in Christ, how to readjust our perspectives when everyone else's lives look more fruitful, and the effect that social media can have on our perception of growth.