*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 Courage is a breath of fresh air from the beginning. After I cracked the pages of this book and began reading, I heard the echo of Exodus 3:5 “Do not come any closer, … Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” Indeed this book is holy ground. Holy ground for the traumatized, the spiritually abused, the devoted, the seeker, and the doubter.
There is a quote that reads: “What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well.”
This book is a well. A well of poems, blessings, and prayers that will cradle your heart from beginning to end. Her warmth, sincerity, and tenderness, is found on every page. You can sense that she is just as wonderful, if not more so, in “real-life.”
Now I must say, one does not simply read through K.J.’s writings carelessly. No, they are to be read and digested slowly. I often come back and reread her passages. Sometimes I process them in my journal. Nevertheless, Ramsey’s work is so profound you’ll want to return to it time and time again. This book reminded me I am seen, known, and loved. And isn’t that what we all want to feel in this life?
I want to ease any concerns you may have about purchasing a book of poetry. Although I enjoy some poetry, I often find it difficult to understand, but you’ll find K. J. ‘s writing style very accessible. I think there is something in this book for every reader. Something that will touch your heart and allow you to feel loved and held.
If I could buy everyone a copy of this book, I would. Unfortunately, I can’t. I can only encourage you all to buy a copy for yourself today and allow her words to permeate your soul. You’ll be pondering the contents long after you’ve finished reading it. It is aesthetically pleasing inside and out and would also make a cherished gift for anyone special in your life.
Reader, potential customer … you are SO loved! If you don’t feel so, you just may begin to believe it after the turn of the last page.
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The Book of Common Courage
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.
Journey word-by-word through Psalm 23
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Do Not Be AnxiousSurrender your anxiety and your tears to a faithful God. |
Refresh Your FaithSlow down and remember that good will come again. |
Find Courage in CommunityCourage 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. |
What's InsideColorful still life and nature photography complimented by prayers, poems and blessings with a ribbon marker to stay on track |
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I was blessed to be on the launch-team for this beautiful book.I still have some reading to do, but that's okay because this book will take some time to process. Each page holds so many thoughts and emotions - with such deep impact - that you need a moment to dwell on what you've read.I grew up deeply enmeshed in fundamentalism. Questions, doubt, anger, grief, and any other "taboo" topics were dismissed, minimalized, or mocked. And the wrath of God was always the focus. I was terrified. So many of us were.KJ Ramsey is one of the first authors I've ever seen frame deconstruction and recovery from church harm as a beautiful and necessary thing - not something to be merely tolerated and rushed through.The Book of Common Courage is a gentle invitation to bring all of our "taboo" topics and broken pieces into the light, holding them up before the Lord. It brings the grace and love of God to the forefront of the story, without diminishing his holiness in any way.It's also just a beautifully put together book. The size of it, the hardcover, all of the gorgeous pictures throughout. I showed my friend my copy and her first descriptor was "calming".And calming it is. And healing. If you grew up like I did - loving God but living in fear of him - please buy this book. You need these reminders. You need to know (as the 2nd page reminds us, leaving me near tears almost immediately) that we call Him Lord, and He calls us Beloved.
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I was blessed to be on the launch-team for this beautiful book.
I still have some reading to do, but that's okay because this book will take some time to process. Each page holds so many thoughts and emotions - with such deep impact - that you need a moment to dwell on what you've read.
I grew up deeply enmeshed in fundamentalism. Questions, doubt, anger, grief, and any other "taboo" topics were dismissed, minimalized, or mocked. And the wrath of God was always the focus. I was terrified. So many of us were.
KJ Ramsey is one of the first authors I've ever seen frame deconstruction and recovery from church harm as a beautiful and necessary thing - not something to be merely tolerated and rushed through.
The Book of Common Courage is a gentle invitation to bring all of our "taboo" topics and broken pieces into the light, holding them up before the Lord. It brings the grace and love of God to the forefront of the story, without diminishing his holiness in any way.
It's also just a beautifully put together book. The size of it, the hardcover, all of the gorgeous pictures throughout. I showed my friend my copy and her first descriptor was "calming".
And calming it is. And healing. If you grew up like I did - loving God but living in fear of him - please buy this book. You need these reminders. You need to know (as the 2nd page reminds us, leaving me near tears almost immediately) that we call Him Lord, and He calls us Beloved.
I still have some reading to do, but that's okay because this book will take some time to process. Each page holds so many thoughts and emotions - with such deep impact - that you need a moment to dwell on what you've read.
I grew up deeply enmeshed in fundamentalism. Questions, doubt, anger, grief, and any other "taboo" topics were dismissed, minimalized, or mocked. And the wrath of God was always the focus. I was terrified. So many of us were.
KJ Ramsey is one of the first authors I've ever seen frame deconstruction and recovery from church harm as a beautiful and necessary thing - not something to be merely tolerated and rushed through.
The Book of Common Courage is a gentle invitation to bring all of our "taboo" topics and broken pieces into the light, holding them up before the Lord. It brings the grace and love of God to the forefront of the story, without diminishing his holiness in any way.
It's also just a beautifully put together book. The size of it, the hardcover, all of the gorgeous pictures throughout. I showed my friend my copy and her first descriptor was "calming".
And calming it is. And healing. If you grew up like I did - loving God but living in fear of him - please buy this book. You need these reminders. You need to know (as the 2nd page reminds us, leaving me near tears almost immediately) that we call Him Lord, and He calls us Beloved.
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