The Mindful Christian: Cultivating a Life of Intentionality, Openness, and Faith

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The Mindful Christian provides readers with an overview of mindfulness practice through the lens of faith, showing how the ancient healing practice of mindfulness can help them live more joyfully and wholeheartedly.

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Mindfulness can help you live more joyfully and wholeheartedly in the world God created. The Mindful Christian provides readers with an overview of mindfulness practice through the lens of faith, showing how the ancient healing practice of mindfulness can help them live more joyfully and wholeheartedly. For Christians who are experiencing emotional pain, spiritual lethargy, or feelings of disconnection--or for Christians who are simply curious about how mindfulness can fit with their lives and their faith--this book will help them learn about and engage mindfulness practices in ways that leave them more compassionate, joyful, content, and at peace with themselves--and with God. The book offers easy-to-do mindfulness practices that will impact daily activities and relationships--empowering readers with the benefits of mindfulness for their emotional, spiritual, and relational health within the Christian life.

Author Biography

Irene Kraegel is a clinical psychologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has worked in community mental health and then in private practice before joining Calvin University's Center for Counseling and Wellness in 2009, first as a counselor and now serving as director. She is known for her writing and resources at her website The Mindful Christian.

Table of Contents

SECTION ONE Laying the groundwork: Mindfulness and Christian faithChapter 1: Introducing mindful ChristianityChapter 2: What is mindfulness?Chapter 3: What are you doing here?Chapter 4: Mindfulness in Christian traditionChapter 5: The practice of mindfulnessChapter 6: Elements of the present momentSECTION TWO Diving deeper: Mindfulness as Christian discipleshipChapter 7: Living life with GodChapter 8: Learning contentmentChapter 9: ResistanceChapter 10: Clothed with compassionChapter 11: Beginning againChapter 12: Abundant lifeSECTION THREE Moving forward: Being a mindful ChristianChapter 13: Blending spiritual practicesChapter 14: Special considerationsChapter 15: Being Christian, mindfully

Review

"Here is a book you can trust--a beautiful book written with clarity, openness, and wisdom. It will be an important guide for practicing Christians and life-changing for those who want to explore the deep connections between mindfulness and faith." --Mark Williams, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford; Honorary Canon, Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford; Co-author of Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World"With elegant prose and practical suggestions, The Mindful Christian invites exhausted, distracted Christians to experience emotional healing and rediscover deep joy by practicing mindfulness." --Steve Wiens, author of Shining Like the Sun; Beginnings; and Whole"The Mindful Christian offers an inspiring and practical roadmap for the poignant intersection between stillness and the presence of God." --April Kaiserlian, LMSW, Co-Founder, Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness"The Mindful Christian highlights the crucial role self-compassion and gratitude play in strengthening the follower of Christ, who is called to be a witness to Christ's peace." --Christina Edmondson, PhD, Dean of Intercultural Student Development, Calvin University; Co-host, Truth's Table podcast

Long Description

Mindfulness can help you live more joyfully and wholeheartedly in the world God created. The Mindful Christian provides readers with an overview of mindfulness practice through the lens of faith, showing how the ancient healing practice of mindfulness can help them live more joyfully and wholeheartedly. For Christians who are experiencing emotional pain, spiritual lethargy, or feelings of disconnection--or for Christians who are simply curious about how mindfulness can fit with their lives and their faith--this book will help them learn about and engage mindfulness practices in ways that leave them more compassionate, joyful, content, and at peace with themselves--and with God. The book offers easy-to-do mindfulness practices that will impact daily activities and relationships--empowering readers with the benefits of mindfulness for their emotional, spiritual, and relational health within the Christian life.

Review Text

"Here is a book you can trust--a beautiful book written with clarity, openness, and wisdom. It will be an important guide for practicing Christians and life-changing for those who want to explore the deep connections between mindfulness and faith." --Mark Williams, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford; Honorary Canon, Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford; Co-author of Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World "With elegant prose and practical suggestions, The Mindful Christian invites exhausted, distracted Christians to experience emotional healing and rediscover deep joy by practicing mindfulness." --Steve Wiens, author of Shining Like the Sun; Beginnings; and Whole "The Mindful Christian offers an inspiring and practical roadmap for the poignant intersection between stillness and the presence of God." --April Kaiserlian, LMSW, Co-Founder, Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness "The Mindful Christian highlights the crucial role self-compassion and gratitude play in strengthening the follower of Christ, who is called to be a witness to Christ's peace." --Christina Edmondson, PhD, Dean of Intercultural Student Development, Calvin University; Co-host, Truth's Table podcast

Review Quote

"Here is a book you can trust--a beautiful book written with clarity, openness, and wisdom. It will be an important guide for practicing Christians and life-changing for those who want to explore the deep connections between mindfulness and faith." --Mark Williams, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford; Honorary Canon, Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford; Co-author of Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World "With elegant prose and practical suggestions, The Mindful Christian invites exhausted, distracted Christians to experience emotional healing and rediscover deep joy by practicing mindfulness." --Steve Wiens, author of Shining Like the Sun; Beginnings; and Whole "The Mindful Christian offers an inspiring and practical roadmap for the poignant intersection between stillness and the presence of God." --April Kaiserlian, LMSW, Co-Founder, Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness "The Mindful Christian highlights the crucial role self-compassion and gratitude play in strengthening the follower of Christ, who is called to be a witness to Christ's peace." --Christina Edmondson, PhD, Dean of Intercultural Student Development, Calvin University; Co-host, Truth's Table podcast

Details ISBN1506458610 Short Title MINDFUL CHRISTIAN Pages 181 Language English ISBN-10 1506458610 ISBN-13 9781506458618 Format Hardcover Subtitle Cultivating a Life of Intentionality, Openness, and Faith Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2020-02-18 US Release Date 2020-02-18 UK Release Date 2020-02-18 Author Kraegel, Irene Year 2020 Publication Date 2020-02-18 Imprint Fortress Press,U.S. Alternative 9781506458625 DEWEY 248.4 Audience General AU Release Date 2020-02-17 Publisher Augsburg Fortress Publishers Replaced by 9798889835752 We've got this

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