Ruth Clemence

writer & blogger

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  • The Mustard Seed Makeover 1

    Today I have been playing around with my blog and have finally figured out (with the help of my amazing husband) how to create categories on my blog. If you look at my home screen, you may have noticed there are two extra categories after ‘About Ruth Clemence’. All I…

  • Life’s Tough Decisions. And Why I Am Looking Up.

    This post is super special to me – just read it to see… But also, my future husband Joel commented on it too, but at the time, we hardly knew each other. God has a sense of humour! We are now happily married! Linking up at The Loft this week…

  • Mark Driscoll – My Thoughts

    I found out about Mark Driscoll’s resignation from my Twitter feed. It has been very sad to see the downfall of Driscoll – firstly from the church planting network that he co-founded ‘Acts 29′, then his 6 week break from ministry in response to the many allegations around his leadership,…

  • Heroes and Heroines

    It is that time of the week again when I am at #TheLoft, an online blogging community to network, chat and grow as Christians – come on up and hang out with us for a while… This Week’s Topic: Heroes (and Heroines!) Sharing some of the people (fictional and real)…

  • Today I Am Thankful For…

    … the National Health Service. Just a quick post of thanks – being thankful is important and I am looking forward to sharing what I am thankful for with you throughout the year. Today’s post is focusing on the NHS and healthcare specifically. I am thankful for: I am aware…

  • Books, Books, Books

    This week at #TheLoft we are sharing our favourite books and I have to be honest – where do I start?! 🙂 Heidi – A Childhood Friend on the Page You are talking to a bookworm – established since I was a little girl when I listened to my mum…

  • Peaceful Pictures

    Saturdays are peaceful and relaxing. A chance to spend time with friends and family and enjoy the time together. As I look at this picture of me sitting by Mount St. Helens in Washington State, USA, I remember how peaceful I felt and the joy that I encountered when I…

  • It’s October Already…

    Doesn’t the time just fly by? In February I was finishing off my dissertation. In May I was sitting my final exams. In June I was finishing up the last minute plans for the wedding – which went right up to a few days before the big day. In July…

  • Education, Graduation and Motivation

    This week at #TheLoft we are discussing Best Practical Tips that we have received or have given others, and I feel like I have been given good and practical advice from so many people over the years that it is hard to just pick one to discuss! As I think of…