Ruth Chou Simons has become a trusted voice for readers looking for faith, encouragement, and thoughtful reflection. Her devotionals blend scripture, heartfelt stories, and beautiful artwork, making each book special.
Whether you’re new to her writing or looking for your next devotional, this list highlights her most popular and loved titles. Each one offers a unique way to grow closer to God, find daily peace, and explore truth with honesty and grace.
Pilgrim is a beautiful devotional by celebrated artist Ruth Chou Simons, featuring 25 ways God’s character can lead us onward. Leave each day as a pilgrim, travelling the path that Jesus sets before you.
Though the road may be rocky, God provides reminders along the way, to show that He writes your story, paves your path, and walks with you always. The book features stunning art alongside 25 devotions to help you:
- Explore God’s faithfulness in both Scripture and holy life
- Engage with key theological attributes of God
- Encounter hymns from history to illuminate timeless truths
- Experience peace, from focusing your heart on God’s character
The book reminds us of profound truths, by showing us how God’s grace shape each person’s unique journey, of conforming to the image of Christ.
Knowing God’s character can make all the difference. When your travels leave you worn and weary, God will not abandon you.
You can lay your burdens in His hands, find hope in His presence, and follow His path as He leads us onward.
GraceLaced: Timeless Truths through Seasons of the Heart
GraceLaced is another of Ruth’s beautiful books, this time accompanying dozens of Scripture vignettes with 800 individual pieces of hand-painted art.
This devotional is split into four seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn. Each section reflects on themes of rest, renewal, growth, and harvest in your spiritual journey.
Every reading connects scripture to daily life, weaving in practical reflection and application. The layout makes it easy to pick up and enjoy a few pages at a time, offering comfort and inspiration day after day.
Fields of Joy
Fields of Joy is a book combining 58 Scriptures with hand-painted art and a short heartfelt truth to direct thoughts, to find joy in your Saviour. A book to help transform your mind and shape your heart, find true lasting happiness, in a world of countless counterfeits.
These short meditations encourage you to preach truth to your own heart. Find encouragement in Ruth’s words, to learn to ‘rejoice in the Lord always’.
These powerful reminders of God’s faithfulness will drive you to depend further on His Word, and find lasting peace.
An Illustrated Devotional for Children
Home is Where You Are is Ruth’s first illustrated devotional for children, inspired by Psalm 23.
Artistic Devotions for Christmas Days
Emmanuel is a beautiful Christmas devotional, again with gorgeous illustrations to partake in a season of surrender, and discover the true meaning behind Christmas.
This book is an invitation to rejoice in the everlasting fellowship and hope extended to us on the day of His song’s birth.
52 Devotions to Create Connections That Last
52 Devotions to Create Connections is a beautiful keepsake gift book for those who long for meaningful connection. God made us to love one another, and we love because He first loved us.
In this book, ladies of a Catholic community pour their hearts onto the page, to invite you into a deeper relationship with the One who loves you. In order that you may pour out His love into every relationship and your life, to create connections that last.
Over the course of a year, you’re invited to reflect on six rungs of relationships in your life. Relationships with:
- God
- Yourself
- Family
- Loved ones
- Friendships
- Colleagues
In each section, you’ll uncover:
- God’s relentless pursuit of your heart
- Evidence of His promise to heal our hurts
- How to deepen your relationship with God
- The value of healthy boundaries
- Being vulnerable in relationships
- God’s plan to use community
- Which relationships to nurture
Six women also share personal stories, to inspire you to find healing in your own relationships. Each devotion includes:
- A Scripture reference
- A devotion
- Prompts for reflection
- Colour pages with original art
By the end of the 52 weeks, you’ll have greater clarity on the One who loves you. And how His love fills you with compassion and kindness, you need for all other relationships in your life. You’ll find comfort, rest and healing. And may the healed ones heal others.
We were made to do this life with God and one another. And the hope that forming connects that matter, become connections that last.
52 Devotions for Catholic Women
52 Devotions for Catholic Women is a beautiful gift book of devotionals, accompanied with stunning original art. Soak in God’s Word to embrace your identity, as a beloved woman, made in God’s image.
How would your life change, if you were certain of your identity? If you could know that you are loved by God (just as you are) would that not feel good?
Written by a popular online community for Catholic women, this book walks you through rich reflections of the Gospels with Scripture for prayer through Lectio Divina, and prompts for spiritual growth. Over the 52 weeks, you’ll uncover:
- How deeply God knows who you are, and loves you
- Why you belong to God’s family
- What is means to be loved by God
- How your belief in God’s love affects you
- How to follow God’s plan for your life
This book is a thoughtful gift for the holidays, New Year, birthdays or any woman who wants a stronger sense of self-worth, inner peace and a richer relationships with God. Each devotional entry includes:
- A Scripture reference
- A Devotion
- Prompts for reflection
- Beautiful colour original art
You’ll be Made New, as you journey through a year of thought-provoking devotions, inspiring personal stories and heartfelt prayers. Experience life changes, as you’re drawn into a relationship with a loving God, who is committed to you flourishing, and delights when you seek solace in Him.
180 Days of Calming Devotionals
The Self-Care Devotional is rooted in Biblical Scripture. Beautifully designed, find 180 calming devotions and prayers for six months of daily readings on topics important to you, along with a Scripture Index:
Every time you choose to follow God’s commands, it’s like self-care on steroids.
You could work out all day, eat everything green and organic, sleep a full eight hours every night, and remove stress from your life, and those things still wouldn’t beat obedience.
When God directs your path through his Word and prayer, it’s not a mere suggestion. It’s not just a good idea. The Lord isn’t tossing out random thoughts. Instead, He is showing you a path forward into His beautiful plans for your life.
Chapters include:
- Understanding your feelings
- Protecting your schedule
- Nourishing your soul
- Shining your light
- Pressing pause
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me – watch how I do it.
Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly. Matthew 11:28-30
Carey Scott is a writer, speaker and certified Biblical Life Coach, who with authenticity and humour, reminds us to trust God. She lives in Colorado, USA.
