parenthood – Courtney Ellis

Do Useless Things

01/21/2022

Doing things we don’t have to do is one of the easiest (and most fun!) ways to refill our cups … More Do Useless Things

Searching for Happiness

10/26/2021

Happiness can seem elusive or even impossible. But if God invites us to rejoice, there must be a path that leads there. … More Searching for Happiness

God’s 911 * 10 Minute Devotional

03/10/2020

Originally published May 12, 2016. How often do you feel afraid? Back in college I played hockey, rock climbed, and regularly took solo trips to less-than-stellar neighborhoods. I knew how to take a hit on the ice rink. I rarely looked over my shoulder downtown. I loved the exhilaration of finishing a tough lead climb–of almost … More God’s 911 * 10 Minute Devotional

Light * An Advent Reflection

12/06/2019

“I will wait for bated breath for the light that is to come.” * An Advent reflection on light by Cara Meredith … More Light * An Advent Reflection

We Follow Through Our Fears

11/14/2019

Only two weeks into the kindergarten school year everything was going beautifully. Until a classmate told my son he was going to bring a gun. … More We Follow Through Our Fears

A Moment’s Peace

06/11/2019

What I learned about longing, cherishing, and chaos from a few days to myself … More A Moment’s Peace

Almost Holy is Almost Launched!

05/29/2019

Want to read the first chapter for free? You’ve come to the right place! … More Almost Holy is Almost Launched!

Want Some Free Books? You’ve Come to the Right Place

05/11/2019

In honor of Mother’s Day and all you folks out there who are moms, have moms, or know a mom or two (everyone covered? perf!), I’m doing a big giveaway. Huge-mongous, even. You can win a copy of each of the four lovely, amazing, encouraging, soul-lifting books: I’ll send ’em right to your … More Want Some Free Books? You’ve Come to the Right Place

A Mother’s Day Gift for You

05/07/2019

Almost Holy comes into the world on June 3, less than a month from today! In honor of Mother’s Day and all moms everywhere, I wanted to share the first chapter of the book with you today. From my heart to yours. Happy Mother’s Day! Almost Holy Mama: Life-Giving Spiritual Practices for Weary Parents Chapter 1 … More A Mother’s Day Gift for You