Think of a time when you were able to spread a little sunshine to others. What kind of happiness and fullness did that bring you? God calls us to be conduits of His joy, peace, and healing, but we can only do that once we develop our faith muscle enough to leave the stresses and pressures of the world and step into His calling for us. Artist and writer Ruth Chou Simons always had a love for art, but felt pushed into places the world deems more practical. Creativity and beauty continued to find its way into her life through cracks and crevices, and after Ruth became a mom, she started a blog, Grace Laced, as a way to muse on the way God’s faithfulness was showing up in the everyday, and it led to an artistic career that brought her fulfillment beyond her wildest dreams. Life coach and author Jess Connolly has made it her personal mission to help people discover what their God-given gifts are, because it’s not about what we can do with our lives, but who we can serve through our actions. Jess has learned over the years that on our own, we could never be enough, but by His grace, we are.



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Jesus Calling Podcast

Jesus Always

Jesus Calling

Past interview:  Jaci Velasquez

Upcoming interview: Julie Carrick



Ruth Chou Simons

Grace Laced

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Beholding and Becoming:The Art of Everyday Worship

Grace Laced Shop



Jess Connolly

 You Are the Girl for the Job

Bright City Church

Go and Tell Gals

 1 Peter 2:9



Interview Quotes:

“I thought my worth was so tied to what I could accomplish. And long story short, the Lord really did get a hold of me, and God in His kindness showed me that nothing I had to bring to the table, no matter how hard I tried, no matter what college I went, to what degree I graduated with, what job I landed, none of those things could earn me to favor with God.” - Ruth Chou Simons

“Those are truly just seasons that come about where God really breaks you of things that you think can save yourself. And He shows you what true salvation is.” - Ruth Chou Simons

“I was simply writing to faithfully document and see how God's faith, God's favor, and His grace intersects everyday life, even when life wasn't turning out the way I expected it to.” - Ruth Chou Simons

“I think anything, any dream you have, anything you want to do successfully in a big way, you need to do faithfully in a small way.” - Ruth Chou Simons

“There are lots of things we want to be in the presence of. And we forget that we were made to be in the presence of our Savior.” - Ruth Chou Simons

“Fullness of joy comes through Christ and through our knowing Him.” - Ruth Chou Simons

“We get to be rooted in the good news that though we are not enough, God is.” - Jess Connolly

“One of the best ways we can fight fear is saying true things about God.” - Jess Connolly

“I have learned that part of the beauty of prayer is that when I pray for certain things, for God to move in certain ways, I begin to look for and see the fruit of those things. And so I'm really praying to see His power and to see His presence and to see His peace manifested in people.” - Jess Connolly

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Think of a time when you were able to spread a little sunshine to others. What kind of happiness and fullness did that bring you? God calls us to be conduits of His joy, peace, and healing, but we can only do that once we develop our faith muscle enough to leave the stresses and pressures of the world and step into His calling for us. <a href="https://ruthchousimons.com/">Artist and writer Ruth Chou Simons</a> always had a love for art, but felt pushed into places the world deems more practical. Creativity and beauty continued to find its way into her life through cracks and crevices, and after Ruth became a mom, she started a blog, <a href="https://gracelaced.com/">Grace Laced</a>, as a way to muse on the way God’s faithfulness was showing up in the everyday, and it led to an artistic career that brought her fulfillment beyond her wildest dreams. <a href="https://jessconnolly.com/coaching">Life coach and author Jess Connolly</a> has made it her personal mission to help people discover what their God-given gifts are, because it’s not about what we can do with our lives, but who we can serve through our actions. Jess has learned over the years that on our own, we could never be enough, but by His grace, we are.   Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/">Jesus Calling Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/jesus-always/">Jesus Always</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/">Jesus Calling</a> Past interview: <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/our-dreams-gods-calling-jaci-velasquez-and-andy-harrison/"> Jaci Velasquez</a> Upcoming interview: <a href="https://www.juliecarrick.com/index.html">Julie Carrick</a>   <a href="https://ruthchousimons.com/">Ruth Chou Simons</a> <a href="https://gracelaced.com/">Grace Laced</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/GraceLaced-Discovering-Timeless-Through-Seasons/dp/0736969047/"> GraceLaced</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beholding-Becoming-Art-Everyday-Worship/dp/073697492X/"> Beholding and Becoming:The Art of Everyday Worship</a> <a href="https://gracelaced.com/">Grace Laced Shop</a>   <a href="https://jessconnolly.com/coaching">Jess Connolly</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Girl-Job-Believe/dp/0310352452"> You Are the Girl for the Job</a> <a href="https://www.brightcity.church/">Bright City Church</a> <a href="https://www.goandtellgals.com/">Go and Tell Gals</a> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Peter%202%3A9&version=NIV"> 1 Peter 2:9</a>   Interview Quotes: “I thought my worth was so tied to what I could accomplish. And long story short, the Lord really did get a hold of me, and God in His kindness showed me that nothing I had to bring to the table, no matter how hard I tried, no matter what college I went, to what degree I graduated with, what job I landed, none of those things could earn me to favor with God.” - Ruth Chou Simons “Those are truly just seasons that come about where God really breaks you of things that you think can save yourself. And He shows you what true salvation is.” - Ruth Chou Simons “I was simply writing to faithfully document and see how God's faith, God's favor, and His grace intersects everyday life, even when life wasn't turning out the way I expected it to.” - Ruth Chou Simons “I think anything, any dream you have, anything you want to do successfully in a big way, you need to do faithfully in a small way.” - Ruth Chou Simons “There are lots of things we want to be in the presence of. And we forget that we were made to be in the presence of our Savior.” - Ruth Chou Simons “Fullness of joy comes through Christ and through our knowing Him.” - Ruth Chou Simons “We get to be rooted in the good news that though we are not enough, God is.” - Jess Connolly “One of the best ways we can fight fear is saying true things about God.” - Jess Connolly “I have learned that part of the beauty of prayer is that when I pray for certain things, for God to move in certain ways, I begin to look for and see the fruit of those things. And so I'm really praying to see His power and to see His presence and to see His peace manifested in people.” - Jess Connolly ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel: Audio Playlist: <a href="https://bit.ly/2PrbuwH">https://bit.ly/2PrbuwH</a> Video Playlist: <a href="https://bit.ly/2PsmEkJ">https://bit.ly/2PsmEkJ</a> What’s Good? Playlist: <a href="https://bit.ly/3i7VUlZ">https://bit.ly/3i7VUlZ</a> ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling/">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling/">Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Jesus_Calling">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/Jesus_Calling/?eq=jesus%20calling&etslf=5858"> Pinterest</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Jesuscallingbook?sub_confirmation=1"> YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/">Jesus Calling Website</a>

Millions have been encouraged and inspired by the words of the #1 best-selling 365-day devotional "Jesus Calling." Listen to real-life stories of faith as told by those who have experienced the power of living in His presence.

Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith

Millions have been encouraged and inspired by the words of the #1 best-selling 365-day devotional "Jesus Calling." Listen to real-life stories of faith as told by those who have experienced the power of living in His presence.

Jesus Calling

Think of a time when you were able to spread a little sunshine to others. What kind of happiness and fullness did that bring you? God calls us to be conduits of His joy, peace, and healing, but we can only do that once we develop our faith muscle...

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