Ruth Clemence

writer & blogger

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  • The Little Things

    The Little Things

    As I said goodnight to my son and walked out slowly, pulling the door behind me, I slowly poked my head back into his room. He thought I’d left. I watched him get comfortable for the night and bring his arms across his face as he began to suck on his arm. It’s an adorable… Read more

  • Be The Hands And Feet by Nick Vujicic – BOOK REVIEW

    Be The Hands And Feet by Nick Vujicic – BOOK REVIEW

    If you have not heard of Nick Vujicic, then stop what you’re doing, go to YouTube and type in his name. He is an amazing speaker, born with no arms and legs who gives hope to others as he shares his story – that God has a purpose for his life. And not just for… Read more

  • An interview with Gary Lee

    An interview with Gary Lee

    Gary and his wife Mary manage Bridge Books in Exeter and I have been fortunate to work alongside them for the last year. It was a privilege to hear Gary’s story and I hope that you will be blessed by his words as much as I was. Gary and Mary Lee I didn’t have a… Read more

  • Slowing down, not keeping up

    Slowing down, not keeping up

    Many of you will not know this, but I have been struggling with persistent low moods, worry and anxiety for several months. I have found myself getting angry and irritable at some pretty silly things and have had several days where I have felt completely overwhelmed. This week, after much toing and froing, I paid… Read more

  • An interview with ‘Freed From Shame’ author Dawn Holmes

    An interview with ‘Freed From Shame’ author Dawn Holmes

    It was wonderful to speak to Dawn Holmes who wrote ‘Freed From Shame’, a book about addressing the stigma of mental illness in the church. I wrote a book review about her debut book here. She runs various talks and workshops with co-author Karen Todd. Did you always think you would write a book? I never… Read more

  • Freed From Shame by Dawn Holmes (with Karen Todd) – BOOK REVIEW

    Freed From Shame by Dawn Holmes (with Karen Todd) – BOOK REVIEW

    ‘Freed From Shame’ is a book about addressing the stigma of mental illness in the church where one in every four people each year are affected. Written with compassion and understanding, it shows practical ways forward for coming alongside those who are struggling. The book is divided into three parts: ‘Understanding mental health‘ which gives… Read more