One Breath at a Time: A Skeptic's Guide to Christian Meditation

One Breath at a Time: A Skeptic's Guide to Christian Meditation
ISBN-10
0835818578
ISBN-13
9780835818575
Series
One Breath at a Time
Category
Religion
Pages
228
Language
English
Published
2019-01-01
Publisher
Upper Room Books
Author
J. Dana Trent

Description

In secular mainstream America, meditation has become as ubiquitous as yoga. But how does meditation fit into Christianity, and how does it differ from prayer? One Breath at a Time: A Skeptic's Guide to Christian Meditation reframes meditation for those who are skeptical because (1) they doubt their ability to be still and quiet and (2) they doubt the validity of meditation as a Christian spiritual practice. Using scripture, theology, and examples from the early church, this book challenges the prayer habits of Christians that leave little room for enough silence to experience and listen for God. Using five approaches—breath meditation, lectio divina, centering meditation, loving-kindness meditation, and devotional meditation—One Breath at a Time provides a practical, 40-day guide to beginning and sustaining a Christian meditation practice in an often chaotic world.

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