Overview
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.
Reviews
Reviewer's Bookwatch: February 2019
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
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Critique: Of special relevance to all members of the Christian community
regardless of their denominational affiliation, "One Breath at a Time: A
Skeptic's Guide to Christian Meditation" is an extraordinary and
unreservedly recommended. Exceptionally well written, organized and
presented, "One Breath at a Time" provides a scriptural, theological,
and scientific case for Christian meditation and features illustrative
stories drawn from Dana Trent's own personal experiences. Providing a
thoroughly 'user friendly', step-by-step approach, "One Breath at a
Time" is unreservedly recommended as a life-enhancing, life-affirming,
life-enriching read from beginning to end.