Ruth Clemence

writer & blogger

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  • 100 Days to Brave by Annie F. Downs – Book Review

    100 Days to Brave by Annie F. Downs – Book Review

    Somebody blessed me with a copy of this devotional and I still have no clue who gave it to me. My sincere thanks once again! It came at a great time as I was new to being a mum and my word for 2018 is courage. Annie F. Downs writes simple, encouraging truths and speaks… Read more

  • The Diary of a (Trying to be holy) Mum by Fiona Lloyd – Book Review

    The Diary of a (Trying to be holy) Mum by Fiona Lloyd – Book Review

    Written in the format of a diary, Fiona Lloyd’s ‘The Diary of a (Trying to be holy) Mum’ records the thoughts of mother Becky Hudson as she navigates through the struggles and joys of being a parent and a Christian. It’s a wonderful story of how God meets her where she’s at as she learns… Read more

  • The Mustard Seed Mum: Cranky yet comforted

    The Mustard Seed Mum: Cranky yet comforted

    I am writing this post-coffee, in PJs as my sweet little boy catches up on his precious sleep. Last night started off well. He goes down to sleep just fine, but recently seems to wake at about 1am most nights. Last night however, he decided to cry for about 2 hours (sorry neighbours). Feeding, nappy… Read more

  • Take Heart by Matt Chandler – Book Review

    Take Heart by Matt Chandler – Book Review

    I use affiliate links in some of my blog posts. If you click through and make a purchase, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to yourself. Thank you for your support! In a culture that is increasingly turning away from Christianity, Matt Chandler has an exciting and optimistic outlook – it’s a… Read more

  • The Mustard Seed Mum: Fighting Fear with Faith

    The Mustard Seed Mum: Fighting Fear with Faith

    Do it afraid. Courage is not the absence of fear, but going forward even when you feel afraid. I have heard these expressions a few times and it has become much more real as a mum. Actually, I think it started as a mum-to-be. I was afraid to give birth, but I had to do… Read more

  • Same Sex Relationships by John Stott – Book Review

    Same Sex Relationships by John Stott – Book Review

    I use affiliate links in some of my blog posts. If you click through and make a purchase, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to yourself. Thank you for your support! The topic of same sex relationships is something that I tend to shy away from. I feel ill-equipped to discuss it… Read more