Present, Courtney Ellis
Present, Courtney Ellis
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Present
The Gift of Being All In, Right Where You Are

Author: Courtney Ellis

Narrator: Nan McNamara

Unabridged: 4 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/07/2023

Synopsis

In a world marked by transience, envy, and rootlessness, committing to staying put is a radical, unusual act. Hungry for rootedness, Courtney Ellis and her family decided to truly commit to a place and a people God had given them for a season, to grow some deep roots and discover what it would mean to be “all in.” Through winsome storytelling, Courtney demonstrates that there is tremendous growth when we stop holding a community at arms’ length and open ourselves to the blessing of stability, the grace of limits, and the joy of presence. This book is divided into these three major sections, with chapters devoted to each of the gifts that come with our increased attention to being all in?fully present, right where we are. Join Courtney for a thoughtful, funny, and realistic exploration of stability, limit, and presence as means of grace. Journey deeper into the heart of God that calls us to cultivate community?being present to what God has placed before us?and discovering the gifts of the present. Delve into reasons listeners might experience transience, how to press in when called to that, and how to know when it’s time to move on. Explore the ways borders and boundaries in our lives are for our good. When we are able to really commit, beautiful things can happen. With humor and honesty, Courtney draws in listeners who are longing for that rootedness, trying to figure out how to make this place their own.

About Courtney Ellis

Courtney Ellis had her life transformed from serious to seldom-not-smiling through God's gift of playfulness. A graduate of Wheaton College and Princeton Seminary, she can now be found approaching almost everything playfully, from parenting to public speaking to praying (really!). The author of Uncluttered and Almost Holy Mama, she resides with her husband and three children in California. For more information, visit CourtneyBEllis.com.

About Nan McNamara

Nan McNamara has spent over twenty years performing on stage, film, and television (including Criminal Minds) and working behind the microphone as a voice-over artist for radio/television commercials, audiobooks, and video games (including voicing “Anya” for the Gears of War franchise). Her passion is to tell good stories, regardless of the medium. An L.A. Drama Critics Award Winner and an L.A. Weekly Award Winner, she holds a BA in theatre and is originally from St. Paul, Minnesota.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Joelle on April 14, 2023

Every time I read one of Courtney's books, I feel like she's only writing to me. I have a disability, and it is a struggle to remain Present. Present in the lives of people around me, without becoming irritated. Present with God, even when I know I'll never get the answers I think I need. Present in......more

Goodreads review by Dave on April 10, 2023

When I pre-ordered the book, it was because I have been impressed by Ellis' previous books and her engagement on social media. I'm not sure that I can lend the copy I purchased -- I have way more than usual written in the margins. Practicing the suggestions has been a bright light in my current canc......more

Goodreads review by Chris on June 19, 2023

Just finished Courtney Ellis's fantastic book Present. She oozes pastoral care and wisdom and I'm better for having read it. She helped me navigate a potential job change and the timing of the book was perfect for what I was experiencing. I flipped through it looking for a favorite quote and there we......more

Goodreads review by Airs on April 24, 2024

A delight and saviour of a book. Insightful, vulnerable, and easy to read with personal anecdotes and beautiful literature quoted (picked up more than a good read from the biblio!). The reflection questions at the end of each chapter were very helpful and grounded me to my own realities too. A possi......more

Goodreads review by Lyndsey on March 11, 2023

With her signature wit, storytelling, and grace, Ellis invites us off the treadmill of searching for the next big thing, daring us to take up the adventure of staying right where we are. This book is somehow a challenge and a balm, and most of all, a reminder of the grace and care of a deeply presen......more

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