Home Is Right Where You Are By Ruth Chou Simons

Home is Right Where You Are

by Ruth Chou Simons

Publisher: Tommy Nelson

ISBN: 978-1400244393

I had wanted to get my hands on this children's book as soon as I heard about it. When I saw it online, I knew it would be in my home eventually. When FrontGate offered the book for review, I didn't hesitate to request it! They sent me the book for review.

Summary:

Bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons shares a message of comfort and peace inspired by Psalm 23: when you are with God, home is always right where you are.

Ruth shares from her heart the words she's spoken over her own six children, from their very young days into adulthood. Ruth's lyrical text and whimsical art take children and families on a journey that reminds all of us that no matter where we go, no matter what comes our way in life, the Lord keeps us close to Him.

This book is perfect for parents and families who want to:

• reassure their children with the comforting truth that God is always with them, that He will guide them, and that He will provide for all their needs;
• teach their children that God is the source of joy, overflowing blessings, and wonderful adventure;
• be delighted with captivating illustrations and beautiful art; and
• soothe anxious minds with the comfort of God's provision and presence.

My Review:

When I saw glimpses of Home is Right Where You Are on social media, I knew it was going to be added to my bookshelves. Having stories for my grandchildren that point them back to the Savior is incredibly important to me!

Ruth's artwork is so stunning, that was a huge draw to this book in particular. You can see and hear Ruth's heart for her boys when she talks about them, but more than that, her passion for the Lord is palpable. There was no doubt in my mind that story would be precious to me and my grands.

I couldn't help but think of the Simons family as I write this post. How timely these words are that Ruth penned reminding readers that God's love has no end. "Look up, my darling, in the dark of the night. The Lord guides your steps -- and keeps you in sight." With their son in a mountain bike accident right before the release of this new book, it was such an important reminder that God is walking through this with them. "The Lord is your keeper wherever you go."

HAVE I cried each time I've read through the story? Yep. Remember when Karen Kingsbury's book Let Me Hold You Longer came out? Cried like a baby. Home is Right Where You Are hits along the same note, but in a very different way. This story is all about how no matter what our children are going through, God is with them! A truth they need to have tucked into their hearts.

So thankful for this sweet book that I get to share with my grand babies for years to come!

About the Author:

Ruth Chou Simons is a Wall Street Journal bestselling and award-winning author of several books and Bible studies, including GraceLaced, Beholding and Becoming, and When Strivings Cease. She is an artist, entrepreneur, podcaster, and speaker, using each of these platforms to 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.