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Beholding and Becoming - by Ruth Chou Simons (Hardcover)

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  • THE WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER ● PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER Ruth is such a gift to us--her voice is strong and honest, yet believably grace-filled and kind.
  • About the Author: Ruth Chou Simons is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, artist, writer, entrepreneur, and speaker.
  • 224 Pages
  • Religion + Beliefs, Christian Life

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About the Book



A bestselling author invites readers on a new journey that emphasizes that people become what they behold when they set their hearts and minds on Christ and His redemption story.



Book Synopsis



THE WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER ● PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER
Ruth 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 podcast

Become 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.



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"Becoming what we behold offers the hope of becoming as we've always hoped, because it holds up Christ. In a world battling for our eyes and attention, this is a deeply important book for our times. These pages are more than a feast for the eyes--they are direly needed manna for souls who want what fulfills. Let your tired, hungry soul gaze on Whom your soul wants most. And your soul will become more like you always wanted: more like Jesus. This is a beautiful orthodoxy, this is transformationally cruciform, this is a masterpiece forming us more like our Master. Behold. Become. Be held."
--Ann Voskamp, author of the New York Times bestsellers The Broken Way and One Thousand Gifts



"Filled with beauty and truth, Ruth Simons' Beholding and Becoming helps us reorient our thinking and our gaze to behold the Creator of the universe. 'We become what we behold, ' and this book provides tools to help us fix our eyes on the One we will worship for eternity."
--Trillia Newbell, author of Sacred Endurance, If God Is for Us, and the kids' book God's Very Good Idea



"In a broken world where chaos, clutter, confusion, and contention surround us and threaten to undo us, Ruth Chou Simons invites us to lift our eyes upward and behold God's beauty and grace. Ruth's rich artistry--both visual and written--points us to a redeeming God who is making all things new. Seeing Him in even the most ordinary moments and details of life, we are moved to worship and are transformed into His likeness. One day the restoration will be complete, and our hearts will be forever ravished by His beauty."
--Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, author, Bible teacher/host of Revive Our Hearts



"In a world that continually calls us to worship self, Ruth Simons invites us to consider what our hearts admire. Through her captivating paintings and wise words, Ruth beckons us to an infinitely better source of worship: our creator, God. We all need to be reminded that true contentment and growth aren't found in worldly achievements but in beholding God in all His glory. We're thankful for the hope and encouragement in this book."
--Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, cofounders of Risen Motherhood and coauthors of Risen Motherhood



"Not only is Ruth Chou Simons a gifted artist, she's a gifted author. In her newest book, Beholding and Becoming, she faithfully combines biblical wisdom with beautiful reminders from nature. It's evident on every page that her creations reflect her love for our Creator. This book will encourage your soul, remind you of truth, and help you delight in the majestic world all around you."
--Melissa Kruger, author and director of women's content for The Gospel Coalition



"Ruth 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 podcast



"Ruth's beautiful art is just a vessel for this deeply meaningful book that will cause you to love God more and see Him in your everyday life."
--Jennie Allen, author of Nothing to Prove, founder and visionary of IF: Gathering



"Through her brush and pen, Ruth calls us to open our eyes to the abundance of beauty and truth that completely surrounds us but for some of us (raises hand) is hard to see. This book points to the mystery, artistry, and attention to detail that God has woven into the midst of the mundane, repetitive, and ordinary. A stunning masterpiece--you'll hang on every word and obsess over every painting."
--Myquillyn Smith, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Cozy Minimalist Home




About the Author



Ruth Chou Simons is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, artist, writer, entrepreneur, and speaker. As author of the bestselling book GraceLaced and creator of the popular GraceLaced online shoppe, blog, and Instagram community, she shares scriptural truths daily through her hand-painted artwork and words. Ruth and her husband, Troy, live on the western slope of Colorado and are grateful parents to six sons--their greatest adventure.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 7.6 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.72 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: Christian Life
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Format: Hardcover
Author: Ruth Chou Simons
Language: English
Street Date: September 10, 2019
TCIN: 77823519
UPC: 9780736974929
Item Number (DPCI): 247-14-8745
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Gorgeous, Christ-centered Creation

5 out of 5 stars
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CM - 6 years ago
Ruth is on a Roll! Yet Another Gorgeous, Christ-centered Creation A longtime @gracelaced fan, I'm very familiar with Ruth's work. Beholding and Becoming is the next dream-come-to-life in an excellent history of products by Ruth Chou Simons. But it isn't just another product...this is a very intentional book. As with other Ruth creations, the reader is pointed directly to Christ time and time again, reminded in a way a best friend reminds, to take our eyes off of ourselves, put them on the LORD, and thus, live accordingly. In Beholding and Becoming, we are reminded that God is in the every day. He is consistently there for us, just as the sun rises each day. He is a master Creator of flowers and sunsets and nature. We view Ruth's masterful watercolors throughout the book, and remember to see His hand in it all. As a result, we praise him, standing in awe, and steward what we have been given with faithfulness.  Not only did I love what Ruth had to say, feeling the whole time like I was hanging out with her over a cup of coffee as she spoke truth into my life, but I also enjoyed her signature artwork. Some of the watercolors in this book were actually action items, presented in a fun, pretty way. I loved these and also the questions posed throughout that helped me think about application right away.  Bottom line: buy this right away. For yourself, your friends, your sisters, everyone. I'm of the opinion that everyone needs to hear what is shared in Beholding and Becoming. If you desire to be encouraged and to draw nearer to your Creator (while also looking at pretty art), buy this! Could not recommend this book more.
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Absolutely Loved It!!

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susam49 - 6 years ago
I absolutely love Ruth Chou Simons newest book!! Beholding and Becoming is a work of art, overflowing with Ruth’s soulful, encouraging words and illustrations that capture your heart and soul. Her faith-filled wisdom, stunning artistry, quotes, and use of Biblical stories and verses blend together flawlessly to create a beautiful and engaging experience for the reader. The author bares her soul with honest vulnerability as she shares relatable everyday struggles and sheds the light of Jesus on them. The book is about becoming, and being transformed, by beholding Jesus, living life Christ-centered, and worshiping Him in the amazing and not so amazing details of our everyday lives. I find her lyrical writing to be convicting and soul-awakening. Ruth’s words had a profound effect on me-she opened the floodgates to my weary soul. She gently spoke life to the places in my soul that felt wilted and overgrown. God knew I needed to read the words written on the pages of this amazing book. This is one of my favorite quotes by Ruth Chou Simons in Chapter 13, God’s Mercy When Things Seem Unfair: “His grace causes us to see ourselves truthfully: undeserving of His relentless love and lavish generosity. His great mercy fills the cracks of our unbelief and-when received-allows little room for bitterness and discontentment to spring up.” What a powerful message! I was enthralled by her beautiful artwork, captivated by her writing, and blessed by the powerful truths she shares. Each page, each delicate flower, the colors, and placement within the chapters heightens the reader’s experience. The author’s passion and loving faith are evident in every detail. I will be reading Beholding and Becoming daily, to inspire and lift my spirits by lifting my gaze to God, to draw closer and glorify Him in my everyday details, and to remind me how much I am loved. I loved Beholding and Becoming and I believe everyone that reads it will feel the same. Ruth Chou Simons desire and passion to draw others closer to God, to live and breathe our faith day in and day out is apparent throughout her beautifully written and illustrated book. It’s a gift rich in truths that open your eyes and soul to Jesus’ lavish love. I feel so blessed by having experienced Beholding and Becoming.
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