The Ruby Tent

06/18/2025

05/10/2025

People love a redemption story.

The prodigal son is one of the most beloved stories in the New Testament—
Most people know it, even if they haven’t studied it.

And when I post about my own redemption?
It always reaches more people than anything else I share.

Because deep down, we all love seeing good show up in hopeless places.
We love watching mourning turn to dancing.
Watching ashes turn to beauty.
Watching stories flip from “I ran” to “He received me anyway.”

And truthfully?
We’ve all been that prodigal at some point.
Wandering.
Hurting.
Ashamed.
Not even sure how to come back.

But the miracle is this:
The Father is always standing there—arms open.
Not with shame.
Not with punishment.
But with a robe.
A ring.
And a feast waiting in your honor.

If you’re still far off—if your story feels too broken or too far gone—
This is your invitation.

Come home.

And if you’re wondering what the best Mother’s Day gift would be for a praying mom?

Let Jesus lead you back to the arms of the Father.
That’s the moment she’s been praying for.
That’s the celebration Heaven’s waiting to throw.

🕊️ This Mother’s Day, let it be the day you return home.

05/07/2025

🌱 We can’t disciple those we love… if we haven’t been discipled ourselves.

Discipleship doesn’t start on a stage.
It starts in the quiet places.
At the kitchen table. In the carpool line. With the Bible open and the questions raw.

For years, I wanted to disciple others—my daughter, my friends, the women God placed around me.
But deep down, I realized:
I needed to be discipled first.
I needed to learn the rhythms of grace…
I needed to rebuild trust with God again…
I needed to take my own first steps of faith.

That’s why we created the First Steps of Faith Devotional + Bible Study.
To help you walk it out before you’re asked to lead others in.

Because the truth is:
You can’t give what you haven’t received.
And the ones we love don’t need perfect leaders.
They need present ones.
Grounded ones.
Women who are walking with Jesus for real.

💌 If you haven’t read it yet and feel drawn to start, you can:
• Order an autographed copy from our shop: https://www.therubytent.com/shop/collections/the-ruby-tent
• Grab it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3RSVrbk
• Or join the FREE video Bible study (with weekly videos + encouragement emails): https://therubytent.com/firststeps-course

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Let’s build the kind of faith we can pass down.
One step at a time.

With you on the journey,
Carolyn

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05/06/2025

🌸 Will you help us sow seeds this Mother’s Day?

For years, my mom carried a dream in her heart—
To do ministry with her daughter.

She went to church every Sunday, kids in tow, while my dad stayed home.
She prayed. She served. She showed up.
But she longed for a partner in the faith. A legacy. A shared mission.

And when I became an adult?
I ran.

I rebelled—not just against church, but against her, against my family, and against God.
For 14 long years, she prayed I would return to the feet of Jesus.

And just after my 39th birthday… I did.

That long-held dream was resurrected.
We began writing, praying, and dreaming together.
And First Steps of Faith was born—both the original devotional and the Young Woman’s Edition.

This book is more than a resource.
It’s a testimony.
Of answered prayers.
Of generational healing.
Of what God can restore between a mother and daughter.

🕊️ This Mother’s Day, will you help us pass on that legacy?

This isn’t just a review request.
It’s an invitation to partner with legacy.

📣 If you’ve read it and been blessed—would you leave a review?
Your words could help another mom say “yes” to leading her daughter back to Jesus.

📖 Leave a Review: https://roseandpearl.net/amazonFSOFreviews

💌 If you haven’t read it yet and feel drawn to start, you can:
• Order an autographed copy from our shop: https://www.therubytent.com/shop/collections/the-ruby-tent
• Grab it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3RSVrbk
• Or join the FREE video Bible study (with weekly videos + encouragement emails): https://therubytent.com/firststeps-course

This isn’t just about devotionals.
It’s about discipleship.
It’s about moms and daughters walking together—toward Jesus.

Thank you for helping us plant these seeds.
We believe they’ll bear fruit for generations.

💗 With love and legacy,
Carolyn

04/25/2025

🌸 You haven’t missed it.
Not the invitation.
Not the moment.
Not the move of God that’s quietly unfolding in your life—even now.

Whether you’ve been showing up to every study or you’ve been watching from a distance, I just want to say this:

You’re still welcome.
You’re still growing.
You are still being carried.

“He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart.”
— Isaiah 40:11

There is no shame in your season. Whether you’re thriving, surviving, or somewhere in between—He sees you.

🕊️ You don’t have to fight your way back.
Just return. Rest. Receive.

💬 Reflection prompt (if you feel led to share):
What season of faith are you in right now—thriving, surviving, or in-between?

This space was made for all of it.
With you, sister. Always. 🤍

03/05/2025

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01/20/2025

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01/10/2025

Redemption. Restoration. Renewal.

These aren’t just words—they’re the heart of what God offers each of us.

💜 Redemption brings freedom from the weight of our past mistakes.
💜 Restoration heals what’s been broken, renewing our faith and relationships.
💜 Renewal gives us a fresh start, filled with hope and purpose for what’s ahead.

At The Ruby Tent, we’re here to walk alongside you as you embrace these gifts and step into the life God has for you. Whether you’re starting fresh in your faith, rebuilding after challenges, or simply longing for a deeper connection with Jesus, you belong here.

Let’s journey together toward the peace, healing, and joy found in Him. 💖

✨ Which of these three—Redemption, Restoration, or Renewal—resonates most with your heart today? Share in the comments below! ✨

01/09/2025

🚨 New on the Blog: “Christianity—The Green Beans of Current Culture” 🚨

Have you ever tried to lovingly guide someone only to feel like your efforts were met with rejection—or rebellion? (Yep, been there! 🙋‍♀️)

In this heartfelt and a little sassy post, I’m sharing a story that starts with cafeteria green beans 🍽️, a room full of kindergartners, and a lesson I thought I’d learned. Fast-forward a few decades, and it became the key to navigating 14 years of heartache with my daughter’s rebellion—and seeing God’s grace in action.

This isn’t just about parenting or wayward kids. It’s about how God calls us to present truth with love, trust His timing, and let Him do the work we can’t.

💡 Sneak Peek:
• A green bean disaster you won’t forget.
• Why forcing truth doesn’t work (and what does).
• The incredible power of God’s grace in our lives.

✨ Read it now and be encouraged:
https://therubytent.com/post/green-beans-and-grace

Let me know your thoughts—I’d love to hear how God is working in your life! 💖