Beholding and Becoming

The Art of Everyday Worship

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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A LOOK AT THE ART

A GUIDED COMPANION

A JOURNEY TO BECOMING

This beautiful guided companion to Ruth Chou Simons’ Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship is a thoughtfully designed way to engage in deliberate soul-work—to linger longer in God’s Word and reflect on developing a deeper relationship with the Savior.
This companion will guide you on a journey of becoming more like Christ as you behold Him in your daily life:  

  • 144 pages of insightful study questions with room for notes to prompt personal growth

  • 50 scripture verses featured to encourage you to meditate and reflect on God’s work in your everyday life

  • Ruth’s intricate and uplifting hand-painted artwork on every page 

Whether used on its own or alongside Becoming and Beholding, this companion creates space for God’s Word to transform your life as you direct your heart toward worship in the everyday moments of life.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

“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, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF 100 DAYS TO BRAVE AND HOST OF THAT SOUNDS FUN PODCAST

“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… forever ravished by His beauty.“

NANCY DEMOSS WOLGEMUTH, AUTHOR, BIBLE TEACHER, AND HOST OF REVIVE OUR HEARTS

“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 & VISIONARY OF IF:GATHERING

“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… A masterpiece forming us more like our Master. Behold. Become. Be held.“

ANN VOSKAMP, AUTHOR OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERS, THE BROKEN WAY & 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.“

TRILIA NEWBELL, AUTHOR OF SACRED ENDURANCE, IF GOD IS FOR US, AND THE KIDS’ BOOK GOD’S VERY GOOD IDEA

“Through her brush and pen Ruth calls us to open our eyes to the abundance of beauty and truth that completely surrounds us… A stunning masterpiece – you’ll hang on every word and obsess over every painting.“

MYQUILLYN SMITH, WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF COZY MINIMALIST HOME

“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

“Through her captivating paintings and wise words, Ruth beckons us to an infinitely better source of worship: our creator God. We all need reminded that true contentment and growth isn’t found in worldly achievements, but by beholding God in all his glory. We’re thankful for the hope and encouragement in this book.“

EMILY JENSEN & LAURA WIFLER, CO-FOUNDERS OF RISEN MOTHERHOOD AND CO-AUTHORS OF RISEN MOTHERHOOD: GOSPEL HOPE FOR EVERYDAY MOMENTS