Scripture Comes to Life

Reflections on Biblical Wisdom in Everyday Experience

by Ruth E. Stitt

Is biblical wisdom still relevant to our daily lives in our relativistic, post-modern culture?

The author has been both a passionate follower of Christ and a zealous student of Scripture for more than 40 years, and this book provides a resounding yes, with dozens of examples of Scripture’s relevance in everyday life.

Throughout her life journey, Ruth has raised a family, performed as a jazz guitarist and singer, counseled for more than 30 years as a licensed therapist, served as a professor of psychology and a counselor educator, and led worship at countless services and events. Ruth’s varied life experiences and intensive study inspired a blog called Scripture Comes to Life, which she has published weekly since 2018.

This book is a compilation of the richest of her insights from a lifetime of reflection on how Scripture can be applied in every aspect of life, and how our daily experiences point us back to Scripture. We need only to stand at the intersection and look for clues.

Genres:
Christian Counseling, Christian Counseling Growth, Religious Counseling


ISBN:
979-8986205007


Print Length:
308 pages

Praise for the Book

“Scripture Comes to Life: Reflections on Biblical Wisdom in Everyday Experience is a gem of a gift to those who desire more intimate fellowship with God. Author Ruth Stitt, a licensed counselor, ordained minister, worship leader, and passionate follower of Jesus, has written a timeless treasure of essays just as applicable to seekers as to seasoned believers in Christ. Masterfully crafted, this book brilliantly melds the Word of God with pearls of wisdom gleaned through a lifetime of putting the teachings of Jesus into practice. Not a cumbersome theological treatise but a winsomely engaging compilation of life lessons, Scripture Comes to Life beckons the reader to pull up a chair and join Jesus and the author in the journey of a lifetime.”
—The Rev. Jan de Chambrier, author, minister, missionary

An intriguing tapestry of scripture, thought, emotion, lessons learned, and taught. Ruth Stitt weaves God’s word, faith, discipleship, grace, grieving, sobriety, therapy, therapist, and theologian into a beautiful vision of an applied daily walk with God“
—Chris Holland, D.Min., Pastor and Police Chaplain

–It has been an absolute pleasure and privilege to delve into the pages of your work, and we are truly captivated by the tapestry of wisdom and insight that you have woven throughout.

“Scripture Comes to Life” is a remarkable piece of literature that transcends the boundaries of mere words on paper. Your ability to interlace Scripture, profound thoughts, raw emotions, and the valuable lessons you’ve learned and imparted is nothing short of remarkable. Your book serves as a beacon of inspiration, guiding readers on a transformative journey of faith, discipleship, grace, grieving, sobriety, therapy, and theology.

Your unique perspective as both a therapist and theologian shines through in every chapter, offering readers a fresh and insightful approach to their faith. The way you seamlessly blend these aspects into a beautiful vision of applied faith is a testament to your depth of understanding and your unwavering commitment to sharing your wisdom with others.

We believe that “Scripture Comes to Life” has the potential to touch the lives of countless individuals, offering them solace, guidance, and a deeper connection with their spirituality. Your work truly has the power to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who are fortunate enough to read it.

-Unsolicited review from editorial team, Amazon Publishing Pros

Scripture Comes to Life Blog

  • "Immediately" in the Ministry of Jesus

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    Mark, the Gospel writer, frequently expressed immediacy in his accounts of Jesus and his ministry. In this shortest of the four Gospels, Mark uses the word immediately 12 times, more than any of the other three. His Gospel is one of action, suddenness, and surprisingly fast, dramatic outcomes. This got me thinking about my own experience of God’s timing. Do…

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  • We Must Stand Firm in Faith

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    In both Isaiah and Judges, the theme of God’s faithfulness to his covenant in the face of the cyclical rebellion, disobedience, and apostasy of His people resonates. This is the age-old story of human fickle-mindedness; people can be on fire for God one day, and the next, forget all about him and start worshiping whatever shiny thing has come along…

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  • What Doors Will You Open or Shut This Year?

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    All my life, and especially since I embarked on the path of the serious writer, I have been drawn to metaphor in a big way. This is how the Holy Spirit often communicates deep things to me--in figurative, metaphorical phrases and images. Metaphors are one way that Scripture comes to life. It seems the Holy Spirit who authored the Scripture…

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  • The Glorious Tabernacle

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    I've been reading Exodus this month of February 2025. I inevitably feel a connection between ancient truth and today's headlines when I dig deep into Old Testament books. And this is to be expected; times change but truth does not. I also find inspiration and wisdom to be remembered in the story of the Israelites' long journey through the wilderness.…

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  • The Serenity Prayer's Lesser Known Portion

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      Anyone who has spent time in rooms where 12-Step Recovery is happening is well familiar with the first stanza of the Serenity Prayer. Christ-centered 12-Step programs like Celebrate Recovery recite the full poem penned by the theologian Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971), but traditional AA and Al-Anon groups typically leave out the remainder, largely because the poem refers to a particular…

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  • Iron Sharpening Iron

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    I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how people in this world influence us, as followers of Christ, in both positive and negative ways. I believe we are fully responsible for what we allow to influence us, especially the people we choose to attend to. The loudest, most impactful voices we listen to should be the voices that reflect the…

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  • Ecclesiastes: The Theology of a Conflicted Teacher

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    Ecclesiastes is a fascinating literary masterpiece. It encompasses wisdom like the Proverbs, poetry like Psalms, prophecy like Jeremiah, and dark perspective like Job in his worst moments of grief. The first chapter and verse identifies the author as Solomon, the Teacher, King David’s son, who ruled in Jerusalem. This fact of authorship helps with interpretation of the book, because we know a…

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