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when strivings cease
Find freedom from the never-ending quest for self improvement
A six-session video Bible study by Ruth Chou Simons
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Are you worn out trying to chase the newest strategy or formula to “fix” your life?
Everyone’s telling us to do more, be more, make ourselves…better. But what we’ve been doing and what the world is prescribing just isn’t working.
So what fuels true change? What secures real satisfaction? What breaks us free from the endless cycle striving to earn our worth?
When Strivings Cease is for the strivers, for those of us exhausted by the “You are enough—just improve yourself” narrative. The truth is, we never were enough, and we never will be. It’s time to lay down the wearying pursuit of self-betterment and measuring ourselves against popular opinion. The answer we’re looking for is in the enduring gift of God's amazing grace. It’s only when we receive that gift that our strivings will cease!
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The When Strivings Cease study guide includes a warm-up, group discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide. An individual access code to stream all six video lessons online is also included.
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The When Strivings Cease study guide includes a warm-up, group discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide. An individual access code to stream all six video lessons online is also included.
About the book
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.
About the Bible
This personal size NIV Bible brings readability and portability together in one neat, sophisticated package. Featuring a generous print size and the exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print® typeface, this Bible provides a clear, smooth and easy reading experience for readers of all ages. Ideal for anyone looking for a Bible that is gentle on the eyes yet easy to carry, you can take this large print personal size Bible anywhere.
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About the study guide
The When Strivings Cease study guide includes a warm-up, group discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide. An individual access code to stream all six video lessons online is also included.
About the book
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.
Recommended
BEST VALUE
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STUDY GUIDE + BOOK + BIBLE
About the study guide
The When Strivings Cease study guide includes a warm-up, group discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide. An individual access code to stream all six video lessons online is also included.
About the book
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.
About the Bible
This personal size NIV Bible brings readability and portability together in one neat, sophisticated package. Featuring a generous print size and the exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print® typeface, this Bible provides a clear, smooth and easy reading experience for readers of all ages. Ideal for anyone looking for a Bible that is gentle on the eyes yet easy to carry, you can take this large print personal size Bible anywhere.
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STUDY GUIDE + BOOK
About the study guide
The When Strivings Cease study guide includes a warm-up, group discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide. An individual access code to stream all six video lessons online is also included.
About the book
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.
Basic
STUDY GUIDE ONLY
About the study guide
The When Strivings Cease study guide includes a warm-up, group discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide. An individual access code to stream all six video lessons online is also included.
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RECEIVE THE GIFT OF GOD'S GRACE
It's time to lay your strivings down
"Friends, I know you think you have to hold it all together — your home, your kids, your school schedule, your relationships, your family dynamics, your work performance, your fears, and your pursuit of God. But the life-transforming gospel of grace declares that it is Christ who is holding all things together…
If you’re worn out, it just might be that you still think it all depends on you. Let’s preach the truth to our own hearts.
YOU CAN REST."
~ Ruth Chou Simons
What Others Are Saying
Praise for When Strivings Cease
Lysa TerKeurst
“In Ruth’s personal and generous way, she has crafted the message that busy and driven Christians need to hear: no amount of self-improvement or the world’s approval could ever replace our need for God’s amazing grace. This is a book for us all. I’m so grateful to Ruth for the reminder to cease our striving, so we can be set up for receiving from God himself.”
Lisa Whittle
"I can't think of a more timely word than the timeless truth that Jesus, alone, is enough--for our inadequacies, insecurities, hopes, and dreams. I love how my sister, Ruth Chou Simons, helps us trade our striving for security in God's grace in these pages.
Jennie Allen
“If you are a recovering people pleaser, if you’re tired of striving and measuring up, When Strivings Cease will be like water to your soul.”
Jess Connolly
"Ruth is a woman who knows the depths of grace and freedom. You will love this book. It will change your life."
Meet Ruth Chou Simons
Author, Mom, Artist, Speaker, and Entrepreneur
Founder, Gracelaced.com
Ruth Chou Simons is a bestselling and award-winning author of several books — including GraceLaced, Beholding and Becoming, Foundations, and her latest book and Bible study, When Strivings Cease. She is an artist, entrepreneur, and speaker, using each of these platforms to spiritually sow the Word of God into people’s hearts. Through her online shoppe at GraceLaced.com and her social media community, Simons shares her journey of God’s grace intersecting daily life with word and art. Ruth and her husband, Troy, are grateful parents to six boys – their greatest adventure.
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