How Can I Practice Christian Meditation

Author : Joel R. Beeke
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781601784919
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How Can I Practice Christian Meditation? written by Joel R. Beeke and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spiritual growth is a necessary part of the Christian's life, but a failure to practice biblical meditation hinders such growth. Today, many believers misunderstand this core Christian discipline because they associate it with New Age spirituality and false religions. During the Puritan age, however, many ministers preached and wrote about meditation, and in this pamphlet, Joel R. Beeke guides us through their instruction on this subject. By God's grace, "perhaps we can recover the biblical practice of meditation for our time."

Author : David W. Saxton
Publisher : Reformation Heritage Books
ISBN 13 : 1601783728
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book God’s Battle Plan for the Mind written by David W. Saxton and published by Reformation Heritage Books. This book was released on 2015-01-13 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the seventeenth century, English Puritan pastors often encouraged their congregations in the spiritual discipline of meditating on God and His Word. Today, however, much of evangelicalism is either ignorant of or turned off to the idea of meditation. In God’s Battle Plan for the Mind , pastor David Saxton seeks to convince God’s people of the absolute necessity for personal meditation and motivate them to begin this work themselves. But he has not done this alone. Rather, he has labored through numerous Puritan works in order to bring together the best of their insights on meditation. Standing on the shoulders of these giants, Saxton teaches us how to meditate on divine truth and gives valuable guidance about how to rightly pattern our thinking throughout the day. With the rich experiential theology of the Puritans, this book lays out a course for enjoying true meditation on God’s Word. Table of Contents: 1. The Importance of Recovering the Joyful Habit of Biblical Meditation 2. Unbiblical Forms of Meditation 3. Defining Biblical Meditation 4. Occasional Meditation 5. Deliberate Meditation 6. The Practice of Meditation 7. Important Occasions for Meditation 8. Choosing Subjects for Meditation 9. The Reasons for Meditation 10. The Benefits of Meditation 11. The Enemies of Meditation 12. Getting Started: Beginning the Habit of Meditation Conclusion: Thoughts on Meditation and Personal Godliness

Author : Joshua J. Knabb
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 1514000253
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Christian Meditation in Clinical Practice written by Joshua J. Knabb and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christians are hungry for a return to their own tradition to cultivate meditation practices that are both psychologically and spiritually fruitful. In recent decades, mindfulness meditation, which originates from the Buddhist tradition, has been embraced in many settings as a method for addressing a plethora of symptoms. What would it look like to turn instead to the Christian faith for resources to more effectively identify and respond to psychological suffering? Over the last decade, Dr. Joshua Knabb has conducted a variety of empirical studies on Christian meditation, focusing on both building theory and testing specific, replicable practices. In this overview and workbook he presents the foundations of a Christian-sensitive approach to meditation in clinical practice. Filled with practical features for immediate use by Christian clients and their therapists, Christian Meditation in Clinical Practice provides an introduction to the rich resources on meditation from eight major streams of the Christian tradition practices from the early desert Christians, Ignatius of Loyola, Celtic Christians, the Puritans, contemporary writers, and many others guidance for targeting transdiagnostic processes—patterns of cognition, affect, behavior, the self, and relationships that may lead to psychological suffering research-based evidence for the benefits of Christian meditation client-friendly tools for practicing meditation, including step-by-step instructions, worksheets, journaling prompts, and links to tailored audio resources Using the approach of Christian psychology, Knabb's model dually builds on a biblical worldview and integrates the latest research in clinical psychology. As clients engage the variety of meditative exercises in this book, they will move toward healthier responses to difficult experiences and a deeper awareness of, and contentment in, God. Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Books explore how Christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to equip Christian clinicians to support the well-being of their clients.

Author : Robert J. Morgan
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 0718089863
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reclaiming the Lost Art of Biblical Meditation written by Robert J. Morgan and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight. — Psalm 19:14 Do you long to deepen your intimacy with the Lord? To find a sense of soul-steadying peace? To develop emotional strength? Then you will need to pause long enough to be still and know He is God. Trusted Pastor Robert Morgan leads us through a journey into biblical meditation, which, he says, is thinking Scripture—not just reading Scripture or studying Scripture or even thinking about Scripture—but thinking Scripture, contemplating, visualizing, and personifying the precious truths God has given us. The practice is as easy and portable as your brain, as available as your imagination, as near as your Bible, and the benefits are immediate. As you ponder, picture, and personalize God’s Word, you begin looking at life through His lens, viewing the world from His perspective. And as your thoughts become happier and holier and brighter, so do you.

Author : J. Dana Trent
Publisher : Upper Room Books
ISBN 13 : 0835818578
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book One Breath at a Time written by J. Dana Trent and published by Upper Room Books. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Irene Kraegel
Publisher : Fortress Press
ISBN 13 : 1506458629
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mindful Christian written by Irene Kraegel and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Laurence Freeman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9782890888555
Total Pages : 62 pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Christian Meditation written by Laurence Freeman and published by . This book was released on 1996-10 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Edmund P. Clowney
Publisher : Regent College Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781573832274
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Christian Meditation written by Edmund P. Clowney and published by Regent College Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What place does meditation have in Christian devotion? Is the same thing as the ?

Author : Eknath Easwaran
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN 13 : 1458778606
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Passage Meditation written by Eknath Easwaran and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pioneered by spiritual master Eknath Easwaran, passage meditation consists of memorizing an inspirational spiritual passage and then sending it deep into consciousness through slow, sustained attention. It keeps meditation fresh and varied because readers can select the passages - from one tradition or many - that embody their chosen ideals. Many readers also enjoy the passages for their poetic and intellectual appeal. This form of meditation offers all the richness and depth of traditional wisdom, together with a practical method for bringing that wisdom into daily life. The book situates passage meditation as part of Easwaran's eight-point program that, based on traditional spiritual practices but adjusted for modern lifestyles, shows readers how to stay calm and focused at work and home. This edition includes a new preface of previously unpublished material by Easwaran and an epilogue that explains the story behind the book and invites new readers to join the author on this adventure in the ''world within.''

Author : Charles Pierce
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1640793437
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Weight On God written by Charles Pierce and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weight on God is a reminder that the pain that we carry, endure, or even cause is will and shall always be forgivable.Our God will use our failures, faults, and even our fears to form an unshakable faith that seeks him out in the most troubling of times.Weight on God will walk you through depression, divorce, adultery, addiction, and incarceration.This book is a gateway to self-discovery. It will help you to find and focus on an inner strength and courage that will not be doused by oppressive thoughts nor suicidal tendencies.This book will help you to take your life back, give it new meaning, and put the joy back into living.You might be thinking, "Well, I am okay. I am not plagued by any of these things." Well to you I say, keep living or perhaps search the faces of your family and friends.Somewhere, someone, needs this book because they are hiding in addiction, heartbroken by divorce, caught in an adulterous relationship, or languishing behind prison walls.Weight on God will help to free them, empower them, and give them back their lives.This is not a self-help book. It is, however, a help-self book, its whole premise is about pulling yourself out of self-pity and placing the weight that we carry on the God that we trust.When life has left you defeated, impatient, or in a hurry, step back and take a moment to wait on God.