Ruth Chou Simons

The journey is as important as the destination. ⛰️

[My six boys and took me on a “walk” that gained 500 feet in elevation in the first 1/2 mile. It felt impossible. And I wanted to quit with every step. 🫠 But I didn’t. The view at the top was incredible, but the journey was even moreso. 🙌🏼]

💬 What part of your journey is currently hard, but formational?

How does Trillia Newbell invest in her people?

As moms who are launching young adults into the world, this season finds Trillia and I both leaning in to practices that make all the difference with the people God’s entrusted to us. 🫶🏼

What about YOU? 👉🏼 What habit or rhythm helps you invest in your people?

The making of This Moment Matters. 💙 I’m indebted to the creative genius of my Thomas Nelson Gift team, my GraceLaced team and a powerhouse of Simons men who got us ready for the photoshoot.

Such a different project for me, but one I hope will inspire you right where you are, to both experience and shape the reality that: This moment matters. 🙌🏼

Thanks to all of you who are reading and sharing this book with others. 🥹 You all encourage me to keep telling true stories at the intersection of truth, beauty, and grace. 🕊️

Christy Nockels on making her home…a haven. 💙

I dropped by Christy’s house to hand-deliver my book, but I instantly wished I had all day to sit and linger. To know Christy is to feel truly known and loved, welcomed in and nurtured. Her answer to my question will not surprise all who know her. 🫶🏼

What about YOU? 👉🏼 What’s one way you seek to make your home a haven?

MŌRIAH on her self-care practice when life is demanding! 🥰

Moriah Smallbone is an actor, a songwriter, a recording artist, and my sweet friend. We’ve spent meaningful time in one another’s homes, and share special similarities in our stories.

What about YOU? 👉🏼 What’s one self-care practice that helps you keep growing?

“When you nourish other people, it nourishes you.” Rebekah Lyons

My family and I have sat at this very table over good food and good conversation. 🫶🏼 Don’t underestimate the impact of cultivating intentional practices right around your dinner table. 🙌🏼

💬 What about YOU? 👉🏼 What’s one non-negotiable practice in your home?

🧻 TYPICAL SATURDAY with the Simons men (mom to six boys! 🙋🏻‍♀️)

Just wanted to show how we actually ready ourselves for adventure every weekend. (When not for a book photoshoot. 😉)

I’ll post the pics from our epic day yesterday later, but we ended up actually needing that jump pack. 🙃

💬 What do you always include in your “ready for adventure” kit?

👉🏼 And: Do you pack a roll of toilet paper 🧻 for outdoor adventures?