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Galaxy Maker and Father | The Ruby Stories

Updated on October 10, 2022October 10, 2022

     “Are you ready?” Ruby looked across the living room at Jasper and Amber who both had their notebooks open on their laps.   …

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She Receives Blessing Proverbs 31:28

She Is a Witness and Receives Her Reward (Proverbs 31:28)

Updated on September 26, 2022September 26, 2022

     At first glance, it might seem as if Proverbs 31:28 only applies to married women, but I believe that it can apply to …

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Proverbs 31:27 Not the bread of idleness

How to Work at Home and Not Waste Time (Proverbs 31:27)

Updated on October 7, 2022August 29, 2022

     Life is busy. It’s easy to get distracted and so caught up in our own thoughts and activities that we forget to plan …

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Eat Your Frog

Using Your Planner to Conquer Those Frog Tasks

Updated on October 7, 2022August 22, 2022

     If you came over to my house for an extended visit, at some point you might hear me or one of my family …

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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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Writing Status

The Get to Know Me Writer’s Edition Tag

Updated on August 8, 2022August 8, 2022

     I’ve been tagged, which means I have the privilege of sharing with you some of my favorites and other facts about my writing. …

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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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Free Indeed | The Ruby Stories

Updated on July 13, 2022July 4, 2022

     Mr. Randall lifted the lid of the grill and began to place frozen hamburger patties on the grates. The hot grate sizzled and …

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Strength and Honor Proverbs 31:25

She Is Wearing Strength and Honor (Proverbs 31:25)

June 27, 2022April 2, 2022

     The Proverbs 31 passage describes the physical clothing of the Proverbs 31 woman. But, it doesn’t stop there because while our clothing is …

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Clean Hands - Pure Heart, hands being washed in sink

Clean Hands, Pure Heart, Or Not? | The Ruby Stories

Updated on June 19, 2022June 13, 2022

     Ruby signed her name to the bottom of the letter with a flourish, dropped her pen on the desk, and flexed her stiff …

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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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Paper craft supplies

15 Paper Craft Supplies to Inspire Your Creativity

May 30, 2022May 28, 2022

     Could you spend hours browsing the aisles of the craft store and looking at all the beautiful stickers and other embellishments? Me too! …

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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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Verses on Procrastinating or Bible verses about procrastinating a white clock with a pink sticky note that says later

Are There Any Bible Verses About Procrastination?

Updated on October 7, 2022May 16, 2022

     Have you ever looked for the word procrastinate in the Bible? Maybe you were disappointed when you didn’t find it. While it’s true that the …

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One in a Million | The Ruby Stories

Updated on May 28, 2022May 9, 2022

     There are so many people in the world. This was the thought Ruby had as she looked around from her seat on a …

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Ways to find motivation Coffee mug that says "Let the Adventure Begin"

10 Ways to Get Motivation and Start to Work

Updated on October 7, 2022May 2, 2022

     Do you ever think to yourself, “If I only had the motivation, I could get so much done.” Well, today we are going …

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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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Signed. Sealed. Delivered. Fountain pen, stationary, and purple flowers

A Letter Sent is Stationary Saved | The Ruby Stories

Updated on August 25, 2023April 11, 2022

     Ruby stretched out full length on the couch and let out a sigh of contented coziness. She opened the book she was in …

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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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Answering the Tags

Ruby Interviews Bethany | The Ruby Stories

March 14, 2022March 12, 2022

     It’s a special day here on the blog! Bethany was tagged by her friend Alyssa, who blogs at Seeking The Timeless Anchor. Bethany …

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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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Love Your Brother Plate of desserts with pink roses

Peanut Butter Love | The Ruby Stories

February 14, 2022February 11, 2022

     “Okay, y’all.” Sterling stood up off the couch and snapped his book shut. “Mom wants us to get the living room straightened up …

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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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Hi! I'm Bethany.

I'm so happy you dropped by the blog today! I am on a journey to simple and intentional living as a Proverbs 31 woman.
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