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A Ruby in the Rough / Blog / Simple Living

Simple Living

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how to stick to a schedule 10 schedule tips picture of flowers, coffee mug, and notebook with pen

How to Stick to a Schedule | 10 Practical Tips

April 24, 2023April 22, 2023

     Have you ever started a new schedule only to have it fizzle out and fall by the wayside? Me too. It can be …

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Prepared to Shelter | A Poem

Updated on March 4, 2024March 13, 2023

     Today I have another poem to share with you!! It’s one I wrote this year. I hope you will enjoy the storyline of …

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Focusing on Jesus

10 Simple Ways to Avoid Distractions in Devotions

August 15, 2022August 13, 2022

     One of the biggest challenges that comes with spending quality time with Jesus is distractions. We sit down to read our Bibles and …

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Wisdom and Kindness Proverbs 31:26

How Do I Speak With Wisdom and Kindness? (Proverbs 31:26)

July 25, 2022March 18, 2022

     Our tongues are powerful. They can build up or tear down, cause pain or help to heal a wounded heart. As powerful as …

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Guest post by Lauren

My Call Is To Be Faithful | Guest Post

July 18, 2022July 16, 2022

     I have the privilege of welcoming my blogger friend, Lauren today! We recently met and found out that we have a lot in …

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10 Tips on What to Do If You Feel Overwhelmed

June 6, 2022June 4, 2022

     We all have those days – and some of us probably have more than others. It just seems at times like life is …

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Proverbs 31 24

12 Entrepreneur Ideas for the Proverbs 31 Woman

Updated on May 29, 2022May 23, 2022

The Proverbs 31 woman was an entrepreneur! She made things and sold them to others. Do you have the entrepreneur itch in you too where …

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Proverbs 31:23 Serving in Love

Simple Ways the Proverbs 31 Woman Supports Her Men (Proverbs 31:23)

April 25, 2022March 18, 2022

     This is the verse where some of you probably wonder what you could learn from it. Some of you may even be thinking, …

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Scripture Memory Ideas how to memorize Scripture

6 More Simple Scripture Memory Tips

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022

     Are you wondering how to memorize Scripture and what the key is? Let me tell you what one of the keys is. Variety! …

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Why am I overwhelmed? Find peace in the chaos.

Why Am I Overwhelmed? 10 Reasons Why

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022

     Why am I always overwhelmed? Do you ever find yourself wondering that? There can be a lot of things in life that make …

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Proverbss 31 22 Simple Wardrobe

Creating a Simple and Feminine Wardrobe (Proverbs 31:22)

Updated on March 28, 2022March 28, 2022

     Is there a particular style of clothing that you love to wear but have trouble finding? There is for me too. Dresses. I …

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Scripture Memory Tips Open Bible

6 Simple Tips to Memorize Scripture and Help You Begin Today

Updated on April 18, 2022March 7, 2022

     Do you think Scripture memory is hard? Boring? Well, I agree that it can be hard, but there are so many ways that …

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Scripture on being prepared Red glove holding snow heart

7 Simple Ways to Be Prepared

February 28, 2022January 22, 2022

     We have reached another aspect of the Proverbs 31 woman’s life. She clothes her family! While this verse is about the way the …

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Reasons to memorize Scripture

9 Wonderful Reasons to Memorize Scripture Regularly

February 21, 2022February 17, 2022

    At a weekend ladies’ retreat with my mom and sister, I once heard an amazing, and also true, story. Would you like to …

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How to slow down your life and take the time to prioritize

How to Slow Down Your Life and Prioritize the Things That Matter

February 7, 2022February 5, 2022

     Most of us are just plain too busy. Not only that but we easily get sucked into being busy doing things that really …

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Are you to busy? 8 Signs you are too busy and need to prioritize

8 Warning Signs You Are Too Busy and Need to Prioritize

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022

     There are many diseases and illnesses that people are diagnosed with these days. From cancer to arthritis, to just a cold, and everything …

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Proverbs 31:20 She Shares With Others

Simple Ways to Give Like the Proverbs 31 Woman

January 24, 2022January 22, 2022

     Thus far, this passage on the Proverbs 31 woman has looked primarily at her home life. It’s talked about the different occupations she …

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Planning for change and looking for the best new year's resolutions

Do’s and Don’ts of Goals and Habits

January 3, 2022January 1, 2022

     Do you ever wonder what the best New Year’s resolutions are? Or, maybe you have tried making resolutions over and over, and you …

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How to make Christmas special and be cozy for Christmas

Simple Ways to Have a Cozy Christmas

Updated on August 12, 2022December 13, 2021

     The Christmas season with all of its joy, coziness, and festivities is here!  It’s the perfect time of year to remember what Jesus …

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Proverbs 31:19 illustrated with a spinning wheel

3 Ways to Work by Hand and Live Simply

Updated on November 1, 2021October 25, 2021

   I don’t know about you, but I don’t know how to use a spinning wheel.  I did try spinning once at a craft festival, …

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Bible Characters in the New Testament

Which New Testament Bible Characters Practiced Simple Living?

October 18, 2021October 11, 2021

     Simple living is an appealing ideal in our fast-paced world.  Slowing down and taking time to smell the roses sounds wonderful, but is …

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Her lamp is burning like the lamp in Proverbs 31:18

How Can I Get the Taste of Success? Proverbs 31:18

Updated on October 4, 2021October 4, 2021

You know that feeling. You have finished a hard job, and now you are reaping some of the benefits of it. Maybe you just cleaned …

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Study on Bible characters who practiced simple living illustrated by picture from Israel of building on side of mountain

Which Old Testament Bible Characters Practiced Simple Living?

Updated on September 29, 2021September 27, 2021

Have you ever wondered if there were people in the Bible who practiced simple living? I think that there were actually quite a few of …

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Picture of prayer journal for how to start prayer journal

How to Start a Prayer Journal (+ free printable!)

Updated on December 13, 2023September 20, 2021

     Prayer can be such a battleground.  Do you know why?  Satan knows that as Christians we so desperately need to connect with the …

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Purple weights, lemon water, pills, all to go with the benefits of exercise for health and our verse which is Proverbs 31:17

Simple Exercise Tips from the Proverbs 31 Woman

September 6, 2021September 1, 2021

     Exercise.  We all know that we need it.  Sometimes we may enjoy it, but other times it is just another to-do list item …

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Grapes such as the Proverbs 31 woman had in planning for the future

How to Plan for the Future (Like the Proverbs 31 Woman)

August 2, 2021July 31, 2021

     All of us want to accomplish something, right?  We all look off into that rose-tinted dream we call “someday” and think of all …

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Picture of bread with spread and radish slices to illustrate ways to make it easy cooking food

Simple Cooking Lessons from the Proverbs 31 Woman

Updated on July 21, 2021July 21, 2021

     It’s 4:30 in the afternoon.  You walk into the kitchen wondering, “What should I make for supper?”  Slowly you pull open the fridge …

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Picture of asparagus in the store to go with tips on grocery shopping

Simple Shopping Tips for the Proverbs 31 Woman

Updated on August 25, 2023June 11, 2021

     Grocery shopping is not exactly my favorite childhood memory.  In fact, I used to get very bored the times when I tagged along …

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Picture for ways to relax when stressed illustrated by a hymnbook, purple fuzzy socks, and lavender.

36 Simple Ways to Relax When Stressed

Updated on August 25, 2023April 26, 2021

     Are you tired today?  This is a busy world we live in.  There are so many things that – have – to – …

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Peace I Leave You

How Can I Find the Peace of God?

Updated on November 12, 2021March 3, 2021

     In the world that we live in, you can buy almost anything, anytime, and have it shipped right to your front door.  If …

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