So aptly titled! Looking for a good place to start to build your family on honestly integrity and truth, look no further. Practical and relevant encouragement for any Christian family looking to reset.

I couldn't think of a better pair for people (and parents) to write this book than Ruth and Troy Simons!
This devotional for families was not only beautiful to read but it was also stunning to look at! Every page brought new beauty, both in words but also the stunning watercolor art that Ruth has become famous for.
If you are a parent, or even if you aren't a parent but have children and young people in your life that you hold influence over, this is such a wonderful book to have on the shelf. I know that we will certainly be pulling this one off the the shelf more than once to go through!

4 stars. This was a beautiful devotional book. Review to come.

Due to being a high school teacher, I have been falling behind on reviews. Here are my initial thoughts.

I love everything from Ruth, and this book is no exception. The biblical truths in this book are a breath of fresh air. So much practical parenting advice and solid biblical teaching. A must-read for all parents.

5 bright stars
This book is an invaluable tool for all families. It’s easy to use but full of wisdom and depth that parents and children need alike and grounded solidly in Scriptural truth. It has quickly become an essential tool for us in parenting our four children, and like everything Ruth Chou Simons creates it is beautiful as well. I absolutely recommend this for every family.

Focusing on 12 foundational truths, this beautiful hardback guides readers of all stages through text that is saturated with scripture and open ended questions, all while gilded with Ruth’s artwork. I so appreciate the depth offered in this book! It is not saccharine soaked. Rather, it truthfully and deeply covers topics that are appropriate for personal devotional readings, family worship times with young ones, or your church small group.

I wasn't sure that I should read this book since I do not have children, however, it is good for anyone. It is applicable for all ages, no matter what your "family" looks like. It gives wisdom that is so helpful in daily practice and daily application for studying God's word.

I love the questions because it helps me reflect!

Whenever I read Ruth Chou Simons’ writing or see a new piece of artwork she’s done, I’m left with a longing to spend more time with Jesus. So when I heard that Ruth and her husband Troy released a new book, I immediately stopped what I was doing and went to track it down. This resource is based on twelve biblical truths that help shape a family, but this doesn’t just mean your biological family—you can use it with your church family as well!

BOOK REVIEW - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - I have been a huge fan of Ruth for a few years now and every time a new book comes out I am blown away by how good it is - this one is no different! Foundations is a gorgeous guide to leading your family into deeper faith through daily devotions. This book is great for those who are trying to start some family faith time, or those who have been doing it for a long time. The prompts are thought provoking yet simple enough to engage with little ones. I believe this book will be a tool that will make a difference in many people’s lives!

Foundations part one of two by Ruth chou Simons and Troy Simons is a much needed book in today’s world. This is a book that will strengthen and bond a family. This is a book that will help a family grow in faith and character. My family has benefited so much from going through this book together. I highly recommend this to any family.

I was first introduced to Ruth and Troy on Instagram and have just been so inspired by their love for God and how they infuse that into their family. Their words are continually full of SO much wisdom and truth, and I am beyond grateful for their voice in this generation as a young 20-something wife and mom just starting a family.

The book itself is BEAUTIFUL. It looks great to leave out as decor, and could even be passed down through generations as a legacy piece - that would be a dream for me! The devotions are short and easy to read, yet pack a punch and point directly to Scripture. It's not watered down or theologically shallow like other family devotional books I've tried to read through before. The 12 key "foundations" they bring to the table have me thinking about how I desire my own family to look in the future.

Foundations is truly an exhortation to love God and serve Him for the rest of our days, and is a practical tool to HELP aid us as we instill these truths into our families as well.

This book is one to be savored over and over again through the years. Ruth and Troy have put together a comprehensive, manageable tool to shed light on a little of the truth about God each day. The daily structure is full of good content without being overwhelming for a spiritually diverse family's daily processing. The Simonses provide a one-sentence "To Dwell On" through the day and 2 simple, thought provoking questions that are appropriate for elementary school age through adult considerations. Each day an opportunity to memorize a line from scripture is provided. It is a perfect taste of the good Word that encourages participants to seek God's voice once the short daily reading and questions are over.

The physical book is also truly special. The artwork is beautiful without being distracting. The inside cover artwork informs the painting throughout the book, with beautiful watercolor leaves in deep green hues. I especially enjoy the fabric bookmark. It feels like a keepsake you want to return to over and over again, which is in keeping with the spirit of the content.

Well done, Simonses. I can’t wait to give copies of this book to my friends and family!

If you’re looking for a Biblically solid way to start or continue family worship, Foundations by Ruth and Troy Simmons is a wonderful choice! Ruth and Troy give great practical and godly advice for the how and why of family worship. They demystify the process and share candidly what it means to be in spiritual community with your own family. As a family with 4 boys, I really look up to Ruth and eagerly anticipated getting to read her latest book. I feel like the Simmons have a wonderful balance of grace and truth and it shines in their writing. I loved the style and setup of the book. With Ruth’s beautiful illustrations and an easy to follow daily family worship devotional with great questions for your family to ask one another, I highly recommend this book to all families! I received this book from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

This is a wonderful tool and resource for families wanting to make Christ the center of their lives! The authors talk about the importance of daily prayer, worship, and being in Go'd's Word, especially as a family. The book goes through practical daily devotions of each of the resolutions and includes a small section at the end of each day: a truth, promise, or thought to dwell on, questions to use for discussion, and a verse to memorize together. This would be a great gift for expectant families or families in need of tools to create unity in Christ with each other, I highly recommend!

This book combines teachings about Biblical truths with beautiful artwork and makes them accessible to families of all ages and sizes. Since the authors are raising 6 boys, they are familiar with the difficulties in teaching kids about the Bible. The size of the book is fairly compact, certainly smaller than Ruth's other books, making it more portable.

The book starts with a section about why time in the Bible is important, and then a section about why family worship matters along with practical tips for doing that. The next section explains why and how they chose the 12 truths. In the last part, they take each of the 12 truths and have 5 days of study apiece, interwoven with artwork.

I appreciate the author's candor about the challenges they have faced, and the simple studies for each day that include questions. If my kids get bored, they won't just fall asleep; they'll start rough housing and yelling. Questions help them engage with the material, which also helps solidify it for them.

If you have a family or are planning to, this is a great book to help you start a strong tradition for family worship, both with practical ideas for how to do that but also with study topics to get you started. And it is pretty enough to keep for decoration and pass down when your kids are grown.

Foundations is a wonderful resource for all those who are seeking a closer relationship with God and His word. The twelve Biblical truths for shaping a family are for families of all shapes, sizes and ages. The format for family devotions and worship fits into any family dynamic. The simplistic yet profound principals from scripture will apply to singles, grandparents, moms, dads, twenty somethings, teens and littles. Ruth’s art throughout its pages are bonuses of joy. I am excited to gift this to adult children and to grandchildren just beginning their faith lives. It will be the perfect gift fir weddings, graduations, baby showers and birthdays. Ruth and Troy has gifted us all with exactly what we all need.

Thank you to Harvest House Publishers for the free review copy. All opinions are my own.

With a new season of life starting – parenthood – I have been looking for good resources to use now and come back to later, when needed, for ideas on how to make sure that Jesus is a prioroty for my family daily. This book is a great resource for helping me figure this process out.

For each foundation, there are five, short devotions that go with each. These are great for creating conversation among family members. There is also scripture to memorize, which I liked because I feel like this is important. Along with the great content, there is also Ruth’s fantastic watercolor artwork throughout the book. If you’ve never seen her work, you should definitely look into it.

Ruth and Troy Simons join together to share their wisdom and life experience as a couple, as parents and as Christians, in Foundations: 12 Biblical Truths to Shape a Family. This book is not a "how to guide" on raising perfect children, step by step instructions on establishing silent fidget proof family times or the recipe for training up children or oneself in the ways of the Lord. Instead this book is a resource full of solid scriptural truths, stunning visuals and suggested discussion points to utilize to engage families in deep life giving conversations about faith, family and focusing on others. Each of the twelve foundations is addressed over one week with a short and concise daily reading totaling 60 days of relatable and practical content for all ages and stages found in a family, whether that be your nuclear family, small group, or friends. With this book in your hands and the Bible, guiding your loved ones to have a firm foundation in Christ no longer needs to feel overwhelming, daunting or impossible.

Troy and Ruth Simons share Biblical truths that they refer to as "resolutions" which they seek to instill in their family. Chapters consist of 5 short daily devotions that can be done as a family or individually. Each day you are given a thought to dwell on, a couple questions to answer and a verse to memorize.

I read this book on my own as I have very young children. I look forward to reading this together at some point. However, the resolutions are something I can begin instilling in them even now through my words and interactions with them. I feel like one of the most important truths that Troy and Ruth try to impart is that my faith should be lived out in front of my kids every day.

This is a great book for anyone who wants their children to build an authentic faith in Jesus as they grow.

I really enjoyed reading this book with my family. Its a book packed with wisdom and encouragement to keep our eyes on Jesus. Something i love about Foundations is that its written in a way that its not just for parents to teach their kids but its a devotional to grow and learn all together as a family or friends, so you also can read it in book clubs. And of course we can also appreciate the beautifull artwork of Ruth through the pages. Im definitly recomminding this book to my friends.