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

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.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Upper Room Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 6, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 111 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0835818551
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0835818551
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.5 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #382,824 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #524 in Ritual Religious Practices #1,221 in Christian Prayer Books (Books) #1,291 in Spiritual Meditations (Books)
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