Sometimes God's presence and glory seems separated from everyday life, but what if daily grace can be experienced in the mundane?  

In this episode, Arlene talks with beloved author and artist Ruth Chou Simons about her new book, This Moment Matters: 100 Ways to Cultivate a Grace-Laced Life. Ruth shares how raising six boys reshaped her expectations of motherhood, and how she turns ordinary tasks — cooking, closets, evening routines — into moments of discipleship.

They discuss scripture memory that adapts to different seasons of life, stewarding a home without chasing perfection, and the practice of looking your children in the eye instead of calling out instructions across the room. The conversation offers practical ways to notice God's presence in daily, unremarkable moments.  

01:43 – Raising six boys and letting go of the story she expected

04:12 – Turning kitchen prep time into discipleship moments

 07:11 – Teaching multiple kids at once without needing to be perfect

09:58 – Scripture memory that fits your actual season, not a perfect system

12:32 – Stewarding your home as a haven, not a showcase

16:37 – Simplifying your closet and choosing a signature accessory

20:41 – Why looking your kids in the eye changes everything

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Learn more about Ruth's new book, This Moment Matters: 100 Ways to Cultivate a Grace-Laced Life 

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