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Christian psychologists examine what is mindfulness and how it can enrich our walk with Jesus.

Table of Contents

Contents
Acknowledgments 7
Editors 9
Contributors 11
Mindfulness: What’s All the Fuss About? 13
Being Mindful
The Mindful God 27
The Mindful Person 39
The Mindful Christian 57
Being Christian
Compassion
Turning to the Compassionate God 77
Courage
Turning Inward with Eyes to See 95
Turning Towards Pain and Need 113
Curiosity
Mindful Bible Reading 131
Mindful Reflection 147
Character
Mindfulness and Christian Character 163
Mindful Gratitude 179
Mindful Wisdom 193
The Mindful Organization 209
Epilogue 225
References 227
Notes 241

About the Author

Revd Dr Joanna Collicutt is a Lecturer in the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality at Ripon College, Cuddesdon and a Supernumerary Fellow at Harris Manchester College, Oxford. She has published many academic papers and several books for a popular Christian readership, including 'Self-esteem: The Cross and Christian confidence' (1992/2001); 'Meeting Jesus' (2006); 'Jesus and the Gospel women' (2009); and 'When you pray' (2012). Dr Roger Bretherton is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Lincoln, and is chair of The British Association of Christians in Psychology. He has published several academic papers and one book for a popular Christian readership, The God Lab (2011/14). He has also spoken widely at churches and conferences including Spring Harvest and New Wine. Dr Jennifer Brickman is a Clinical Psychologist, and a member of the steering group of The British Association of Christians in Psychology. She has experience of the practice of mindfulness in both clinical and church settings. Dr Roger Bretherton is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Lincoln, and is chair of The British Association of Christians in Psychology. He has published several academic papers and one book for a popular Christian readership, The God Lab (2011/14). He has also spoken widely at churches and conferences including Spring Harvest and New Wine.

Reviews

"A real gift, combining theology and psychology to show how a distinctively Christian mindfulness can help us become better disciples of Jesus Christ."-- (12/28/2016)

"A timely book for busy people... offers biblical hope and spiritual health to those who find themselves seeking greater stillness amidst the hysteria of contemporary life."-- (12/28/2016)

"You will not find a more thorough analysis of the many issues that this subject brings up."-- (12/28/2016)