RUBY Community is a welcoming online neighborhood for Christian women to connect, pray together, sup Do you remember the financial collapse of 2009? Well . . .
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Most of us recall the sudden loss of jobs and income, and the resultant anxiety about the future. Here in our family, my husband and I both lost our jobs and we were suddenly faced with the loss of our home, as well as all of the stresses of not being able to pay the bills. The loss of health care coverage was of real concern, as our youngest daughter has Cerebral Palsy, and although she is quite
healthy, there have been those moments when she lost her balance on the playground and broke off a front tooth . . . and then the time when she lost her balance while swimming and gashed her forehead on a dock, requiring 17 stitches. It took us a while to pay off that hospital bill! The reason I am telling you this is because I suddenly realized that we have many new readers and writers who do not know the story of RUBY – how, when, and why the ministry of RUBY came to be, where we’ve been over the past seven or eight years, where we are now, and where we are going in the future. It is because of the financial collapse of 2009 that I became the Senior Editor for RUBY magazine. So just in case you are interested in the story of RUBY, I want to offer you that tale of God’s direction in the life of one ordinary woman who found herself in the midst of a ministry that came along as quite a surprise! In April, 2009, my husband lost his job working with a local construction company. I was working at a bank (which is not my favorite thing to do, but it helped pay the bills!), and our two young daughters were in elementary school, with daycare after school at a local church. Through that summer, we were struggling with only one income, but our Daddy was able to be home with the girls so that was a good thing. But then, in October of 2009, the bank I worked for closed all of its branches in the town where I worked, so everyone in our company lost their jobs. Eventually, my husband found another job, but not before we came very close to losing our home. Late in 2009, as I was wondering what I should do next, I connected with a Christian woman online who had been publishing a small, independent magazine (which at that time was just a PDF file that she offered as a subscription, which included devotionals, craft tutorials, recipes, and other articles of interest to women of all ages). As we emailed back and forth, she asked me if I might be interested in helping her market the magazine, known at that time as Ruby Women. I indicated that I would be interested and available, and so began a conversation about how to build an audience for her magazine. It was only a few weeks later, however, that she emailed me and told me that she was experiencing some health complications that would prevent her from continuing with the magazine. She had decided just to discontinue the project unless she could find someone who wanted to take it over completely. since I was not working away from home at the time, and my background was in writing, editing, and teaching, it seemed like a good fit for me at that time in my life. So, I said, “Yes!” and that was the beginning of my journey with RUBY. Over the past seven years, there have been many changes here at RUBY. The first change came about when we were able to offer the magazine online as a digital document. It has always been available as a free online resource for Christian women on the RUBY blog which was another change that we implemented early in the project. I often describe RUBY magazine as somewhat of a Christian “Women’s Day,” in that we focus on resources for women for whom their primary ministry is in their home and with their family. That is not to say that we do not offer encouragement and resources for single women, or women who work outside of the home, but we felt that God had given us the opportunity to be a blessing to those women who have devoted themselves to traditional homemaking and family ministry. Each issue of RUBY magazine includes inspirational articles, short stories, poetry, book reviews, craft tutorials and recipes. From the beginning, the ministry of RUBY has not received any financial compensation for any of the work that is done every month in putting the magazine together. We occasionally have advertisers, but that is not our focus, so consequently all of the expenses of the ministry of RUBY have been covered from our family budget. God has provided and we have always been able to keep up with things, so for now, it continues to work out each month. One of our goals for several years was trying to figure out the logistics of getting RUBY magazine in print – in light of the fact that I’m not a technology genius, this took me a while, but eventually we finally figured it out! Last August was the first issue of RUBY magazine that was available in print, and now each month there is a new issue of our beautiful magazine, available for free online as well as for purchase as a print publication. So far we aren’t covering our expenses yet, but it is helping! We also have an online Christian women’s community at http://www.rubyforwomen.spruz.com where we would welcome your participation in the conversations, the groups, and the Bible study. The RUBY community is a great way to connect with other Christian women. I hope you will stop by one day!
Good afternoon Ruby readers, writers and followers.
It is with a heavy heart and an optimistic spirit that we share the following news with you. If you only read one blog post this week please let it be this one...
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We think Melissa's "Crazy Emotions" might just help with a little bit of Divine intervention.
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NEW from author Gloria Doty: “The Cougar and the Cowboy,” volume #1 in the Cowboy Dreaming series, available from RUBY’S Reading Corner:
The owner of a struggling magazine in St. Louis, MO, makes the decision to move to Montana for 6 months while she researches the world of online dating; specifically the older female/younger man relationships. The friends of a man who owns a bar in MT convince him to try online dating hoping he m...
Some days we all wonder about the meaning of life events, even when we know that God is in control. Read “Wondering” by Susan Paulus on the RUBY blog:
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There’s always something new going on over at RUBY! Stop by for daily inspirational articles, devotionals, poetry, book reviews, and short stories. How can we be a blessing to you today? http://buff.ly/2Mz3RnM
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Did you know that you can share a link to your latest blog post right here in the RUBY community? You can also post your short story, devotional, inspirational article, or poem as well - and be sure to join us in RUBY Writer's Corner, too! https://buff.ly/2GrT6yl
“Walk like a Warrior: Inspirational True Stories of God’s Encouragement on the Trail Less-Traveled” by Shara Bueler-Repka, now available from RUBY’S Reading Corner:
Life is an adventure. Bruce and Shara Repka (a.k.a. Pony Express Ministry) are a music ministry that travels the highways and backroads of the western United States with their two horses, Rocky and Nocona (a.k.a. The Boys).Traversing the countryside in their fourteen-foot short-wall, three-stall,...
We’ve just added new titles over at RUBY’S Reading Corner on the NEW RUBY blog! Stop by and see what’s new:
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We are now accepting submissions for the OCTOBER 2019 issue of RUBY magazine. Check out our submissions page for all the details:
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“Hidden with Christ: Breaking Free from the Grip of Your Past” by Lisa J. Radcliffe tells the story of finding freedom from a dark past. Now available from RUBY’S Reading Corner.:
Hidden with Christ tells the story of finding freedom from a dark past. Author Lisa Radcliff shares her personal experience of childhood sexual abuse and how she found freedom through the truth of God's Word – "For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God" (Colossians 3:3). The b....
She Reads Truth Bible is now available from RUBY’S Reading Corner! Perfect gift for that special young lady in your life:
The CSB She Reads Truth Bible aims to live at the intersection of beauty, goodness, and Truth. Featuring She Reads Truth devotionals and Scripture reading plans that include supplemental passages for deeper understanding, this Bible invites every woman to count themselves among the She Reads Trut...
Have you stopped by to visit the NEW and beautifully updated RUBY blog? We’ve been working on it for several weeks and we have so many new resources just for you and your family! Stop by often to see what’s new on the RUBY blog:
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Don’t miss this inspirational short story from Norma C. Mezoe, “Part of the Family,” on the new RUBY blog:
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Good morning! Check out the new posts on the RUBY blog for inspiration and encouragement: https://buff.ly/2A3qPf2
Good night, friends. We hope you have a peaceful evening and that you will join us tomorrow in the RUBY community where you can connect with other Christian women: https://buff.ly/2FRFkY2
Do you know the story behind the hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”? You can read another hymn story by Diana Leagh Matthews on the RUBY blog: https://buff.ly/2N3tmia
We are now accepting submissions for the OCTOBER 2019 issue of RUBY magazine. Check out our submissions page for all the details: https://buff.ly/34441ty
New giveaway sponsored by Katherine’s Corner! Stop by and enter to win the Autumn Style and H & M gift card giveaway: https://buff.ly/30j97im
Read “A Journey to Grace” by Kelly Kavich on the RUBY blog. Discover how God carried her through some very dark days, and brought her into the light of His Love:
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The September 2019 issue of RUBY magazine features inspirational poetry and articles, short stories and book reviews. So many great resources for you and your family! https://buff.ly/32miJKD
NEW from RUBY writer Pat Jeanne Davis, “When Valleys Bloom Again – A Novel of World War II” is now available from RUBY’S Reading Corner:
As war approaches in 1939, Abby Stapleton’s safety is under threat. Her father, a British diplomat, insists she go back to America until the danger passes. Abby vows to return to her home in London—but where is home? With her family facing mortal danger so far away and feeling herself isolated, ...
The September 2019 issue of RUBY magazine features inspirational poetry and articles, short stories and book reviews. So many great resources for you and your family!
The September 2019 issue of RUBY magazine features inspirational articles and poetry, devotionals and short stories, recipes, book reviews, and our monthly feature, the Kids’ Korner with a story just for the young people in your family.
Good morning. When you have a chance, we think you’ll enjoy Carol Palmer’s piece, “A Day Like Any Other”. Now on the Ruby blog
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The September 2019 issue of RUBY magazine features inspirational poetry and articles, short stories and book reviews. So many great resources for you and your family! https://issuu.com/ruby4women/docs/september_2019_ruby
We are now accepting submissions for the OCTOBER 2019 issue of RUBY magazine. Check out our submissions page for all the details: https://www.rubymagazine.net/p/submissions-to-ruby-magazine.html
Have you stopped by to visit the NEW and beautifully updated RUBY blog? We’ve been working on it for several weeks and we have so many new resources just for you and your family! Stop by often to see what’s new on the RUBY blog:
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“40 Verses to Ignite Your Faith: Surprising Insights from Unexpected Passages” is now available from the NEW RUBY’S Reading Corner! You will discover insights and promises from 40 verses that you might have overlooked:
Many of us have our "go to" verses. The ones we memorize, post on social media, and hang on our walls. But sometimes we need a fresh word or promise for the season we find ourselves in--something that ignites our faith in the face of fear, doubt, loneliness, insecurity, or overwhelming ...
Are you ready for a new day? We are celebrating the simple joys of everyday life . . . won’t you join us on the RUBY blog? Words of inspiration and encouragement just for you: http://buff.ly/2Mz3RnM
It’s a beautiful evening to rest and rejoice in the beauty of God’s creation all around us. We would love to have you stop by the RUBY community and join the conversation: https://buff.ly/2FRFkY2
“Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine!” This pretty printable will remind you every day that Jesus is with us in every situation. Get your FREE printable over at the RUBY blog:
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