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

"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."--Page [2] of cover.

About the author

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.

Product details

• Authors: Irene Kraegel
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.02.2020
• EAN: 9781506458618
• ISBN: 978-1-5064-5861-8
• No. of pages: 181
• Dimensions: 147 mm x 218 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 363 g
• Subjects: Guides > Health > Relaxation, yoga, meditation, autogenic training; Achtsamkeit, Mediale Fähigkeiten und übersinnliche Phänomene, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Mindfulness & Meditation, RELIGION / Christian Life / Spiritual Growth, New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Healing / Prayer & Spiritual