Truthfilled Bible Study Book

Join Ruth Chou Simons in this 7-session study as she walks through the Book of Colossians to demonstrate a pattern of being filled up with the truth of God's Word. Learn what it means, how to preach truth to your own heart, and how doing so can help shape your thought patterns, identity, and actions. There's no shortage of self-help, easy fixes, and worldly advice addressing all the concerns on your heart, but only the truth of God's Word was meant to fill you up and satisfy you fully.

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.

A 7-session study for teen girls on the Book of Colossians.

Preach Truth to Your Heart In 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.

Families are shaped one day at a time through the Word of God You want your children to become Christ followers, obedient to His commands, and fruitful in their faith, but where do you begin? Though there isn’t a formula or prescription for raising godly kids, what you desire for your family begins with heeding God’s instructions to remember and declare His faithful works to the next generation. Bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons, along with her husband, Troy, are gratefully raising six boys on a firm foundation of God’s Word by preaching that truth to themselves and their family daily. In this book, they invite you to join them in the holy work of training children to know and love God for a lifetime. Foundations will help you direct your family one day at a time, as you explore 12 key truths that will help connect your children’s hearts—and yours—to the heart of God. With a simple, chapter-a-day format that includes Scripture, devotional thoughts, meditations, and discussion questions, this book will guide you in leading your family.

Grace Secures What Striving Cannot 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 belonging; find relief in realizing self-help isn’t the answer because you can’t be so amazing that you won’t need grace; stop seeing God as someone to perform for and start finding delight in responding to his welcome; and let 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, this transformational book helps you see the beautiful truth that God’s favor is the only currency you need—because in Christ you are enough.

My name is Ed Pal and I am a Bible believer. I am a believer because the Bible is the only Word that reveals the Truth of the Creator in relation to His creatures. I wrote this book to exhort the readers to be aware of the importance of acknowledging the Truth of the Bible. I know! The Truth and the lie have become so mixed up these days that we cannot distinguish which is which anymore! We got so used to the lie that it became part of our daily life. We like so much to lie that we fell in love with it! We love so much to lie that if we don’t lie, we feel uncomfortable. We love so much to lie that we even lie to ourselves! We love so much to lie, that we lie even if it is not convenient. And to lie is always not convenient, because it causes only troubles. Even though we love to lie to others, we hate that others are lying to us. Even so, we don’t like to hear the Truth, either! But contrary to all this confusion, The Truth of the Bible will free us from the woes to come. (Rev. 8: 13) I believe that there is no creation without the Creator, and no Truth without the Truth of the Bible! And the Truth reveals that intelligent life can only proceed from intelligent life! And so, since the intelligent creation reveals the Intelligent Creator, whoever neglects or ignores the revelation of the Word, on the Judgement Day, will have no justification before the Throne of God! God Bless Us All!

A nine-session study of Psalm 63 for teen girls, teaching them how to observe, interpret, connect with, apply, and delight in God's Word.

Preach Truth to Your Heart God'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

"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.