Uncluttered

How can we sift through the busyness, the mess, and the stress to uncover the abundant life God offers? Uncluttered is not a formula about what "stuff" you need to give up. It''s about slowing down long enough for God to remind you of his truth and what it means to be his child. Through heartwarming, relatable, and hilarious stories, Courtney Ellis shares her journey from a life of stress, stuff, and exhaustion to one of peace, space, and fulfillment.

You''ll learn practical tips for paring down your possessions, simplifying your schedule, and practicing the ancient art of Sabbath (even if you are a parent!)

Uncluttered covers 12 relevant Christian lifestyle topics such as:

Applying Spiritual Disciplines

Sabbath: Receiving the Gift of Rest
Worship: The Ultimate Uncluttered Act
Prayer: Holy Whispers
Hospitality: Hot Dogs, Strangers, and You (and more!)


Practical Lifestyle Tips

The Secret of Simplicity: God First
Stuff: More Is Not Always Better
Technology: How to ''Turn Off''
Uncluttered Kids: Simple, Soulful Parenting (and more!)


Uncluttered ushers you towards a lifestyle of holiness and joy in the Lord. Author Courtney Ellis'' sharp wit, clever humor, and profound insights will not only take you on an exciting journey through her walk with the Lord, but will also lead you to uniquely experience yours. Find out what happens when you simply put God first.

Paperback, approx. 220 pages, 6 x 9 inches. ISBN 978-1-62862-791-6.
"Peace. Less. Still. Enough. Simple. Clear. Rested. Read Uncluttered." —John Ortberg, senior pastor of Menlo Church and author

"The key to healthy, sustainable, contagious faith is our commitment to living simpler, quieter, more uncluttered lives. This is the urgent and soul-nourishing message of Uncluttered." —Brett McCracken, senior editor at The Gospel Coalition

"With disarming candor, sly humor and the empathy of the pastor and spiritual counselor that she is, Courtney Ellis has given us a gift." —Tod Bolsinger, Vice President & Chief of Leadership Formation, Fuller Seminary

"Uncluttered is a funny, nonjudgmental, down-to-earth guide not just for clearing out junk, but for laying hold of freedom in order to perceive God and abide with him." —Aubry G. Smith, author of Holy Labor: How Childbirth Shapes a Woman''s Soul

About the Author
Courtney Ellis is the associate pastor for Spiritual Formation and Mission at Presbyterian Church of the Master. She holds degrees from Wheaton College, Loyola University of Chicago, and Princeton Theological Seminary, and has been published in Christianity Today Women. She is a sought-after speaker for leadership and women''s retreats, MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), and young adult ministries. Courtney resides in Southern California with her family.