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Sep 2024
22m 42s

Embracing ‘Unwanted Seasons’: Ruth Chou ...

BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION
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Ruth Chou Simons shares her inspiring journey of immigrating from Taiwan to the U.S. to becoming an author, artist, mother of six boys, and founder of GraceLaced—a Christ-centered art company. Ruth explains that she’s always loved being a mom, but struggled through times of frustration when it came to growing a business on top of managing her household. It w ... Show More
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