The Book of Common Courage, K.J. Ramsey
The Book of Common Courage, K.J. Ramsey
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The Book of Common Courage
Prayers and Poems to Find Strength in Small Moments

Author: K.J. Ramsey, Scott Erickson, author of Honest Advent

Narrator: K.J. Ramsey

Unabridged: 2 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 01/17/2023


Synopsis

Read by the author with extra audiobook-exclusive poems.The Book of Common Courage is a collection of prayers, poems, and blessings to help you find a flicker of strength in the small and hard moments of life. Beloved author and therapist K. J. Ramsey invites you to journey word-by-word through Psalm 23 to experience how the Good Shepherd is with you and for you, especially in the valleys of life. When you struggle to find the words to hold your pain or trauma, be encouraged to cultivate the compassion and courage to believe that your story will, in fact, end in joy.Through K. J.'s lyrical and emotive writing, you are invited to:Surrender your anxiety and your tears to a faithful GodValidate your emotions and embrace them as the gift they areSlow down and remember that good will come againReplenish your soul with the life of Christ and the promises of GodRefresh your faith with a peace that lastsExperience newfound confidence in prayerRemember that even when pain is not past-tense, God is still present Courage is a common hope that we can cultivate together. These prayers and poems can be read in group settings--among friends, families, and worshipping communities--and are also ideal for personal reflection.

About K.J. Ramsey

K.J. Ramsey is a trauma-informed licensed professional counselor and author whose work offers space to see every part of our souls and stories as sacred. She holds degrees from Covenant College and Denver Seminary and is the author of This Too Shall Last: Finding Grace When Suffering Lingers. K.J. writes at the intersection of theology, psychology, and spiritual formation to guide readers in recovering the rhythm of resilience through nervous system regulation and the wonder of communion with God. She and her husband, Ryan, along with their two exceptionally cuddly dogs, Merton and?Resa, live near Denver, Colorado, where K.J. listens for the liturgy of life in wildflowers, sunsets, sorrow, and church. Connect with her online at kjramsey.com and across social media @kjramseywrites.


Reviews

Goodreads review by K.J. on February 24, 2023

Writing this book was a practice in showing up as my full self—including as a new poet. I pray it gives you the same permission. Be fully human. Be fully honest. With God. And with yourself.......more

Goodreads review by Lori on January 18, 2023

*I was one of the fortunate ones given an advanced copy of this book. I’ve been an enthusiastic supporter of K. J. Ramsey’s work (including her Instagram page) since her debut book was released a couple years ago. This book, in addition to her previous two, did not disappoint me.* The Book of Common......more

Goodreads review by Reading_ on November 07, 2022

Thank you, Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Gift, for the advance reading copy. I would say this book is for those who are well thorough with the Bible. The book has amazing content with colourful pictures and heartfelt writing. I really love the beautiful cover! The book does a really good job on bringin......more

Goodreads review by Jillian Armstrong on February 06, 2023

As I finished the last page of this beautiful book, I immediately wanted to (and will!) begin it again. KJ Ramsey takes us through each phrase of Psalm 23 pairing them with words from the Gospels about Jesus and her own poetry and prayers. Every morning I felt newly enriched and encouraged, many tim......more

Goodreads review by Erin on February 01, 2023

|| For those who think themselves not brave || With hardwon courage, that she practices right alongside you, KJ again is shepherding us to Jesus. Wherever you are on the journey with God and others, you will be surrounded with kindness by receiving the words in this book. Don’t be distracted if poet......more