At the Coffee and Bible Time podcast, our goal is to help you delight in God's Word and thrive in Christian living.

Each week, we talk to subject matter experts who broaden your biblical understanding,

encourage you in hard times, and provide life-building tips to enhance your Christian walk.

We are so glad you have joined us.

Welcome back to the Coffee and Bible Time podcast.

I'm your host, Ellen.

Feeling trapped in life and in a specific situation, especially when it's not a desired place, can be

overwhelming. And many people struggle with worries that cause extreme anxiety, preventing the

discovery of joy in our current situations, which is what God wants for us to have joy in all situations and walks

of life. Well, today, we are blessed to be joined by Ruth Chow Simon's author of the newly

released book, Now and Not Yet, pressing in when you're waiting, wanting, and restless for more. And Ruth is here to

encourage us to see our current situations as God sees them and align our perspective with his.

Failing to address feelings of entrapment may lead to a perpetuated cycle of discontentment that prevents us from

reaching our full potential. So join us and take a break from the cycle of worry, find joy in this

moment, and learn about how a fulfilling life can begin with a simple shift in mindset.

Ruth Chow Simons is a Wall Street Journal bestselling and award-winning author

of several books and Bible studies, including Grace Laced, Beholding, and Behoming,

when striving cease, and truth-filled.

She is an artist, entrepreneur, podcaster, and speaker using each of these platforms

to sow the Word of God into people's hearts.

Through social media and her online shop at grace lace.com, Ruth shares her journey

of God's grace intersecting daily life with word and art.

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