Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction: Capture the Power of the Present Moment 1
Part 1 What Is Christian Mindfulness? 9
1 Mindfulness versus Christian Mindfulness: Definition and Historic Roots 11
2 Therapeutic Benefits of Mindfulness 21
3 The Gifts of Christian Mindfulness 35
Part 2 Basic Steps of Christian Mindfulness 47
4 The Practice of Silence to Cultivate Awareness 49
5 Reading God's Word Slowly 57
6 Set an Intention of the Day 69
7 Listening and Acceptance 79
8 Equanimity and Subtle Temptations 91
Part 3 Attitudes and Situations in Need of Christian Mindfulness 103
9 Mindfulness in Marriage and Parenting 105
10 Mindfulness in Friendships and Deepening Bonds 117
11 Mindfulness and Work 125
12 Mindfulness for Ministry 135
13 Eating Mindfully 145
14 Healthy Lifestyle and Mindfulness 159
Part 4 Therapeutic Exercises Combined with Mindfulness 173
15 Remembering as a Way to Develop Mindfulness 175
16 Christian Imagination Paired with Mindfulness 183
17 Progressive Muscle Relaxation with Christian Mindfulness 191
18 Boundary Keeping and Mindfulness 199
19 Taking Thoughts Captive and Mindful Transformation 207
20 Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina as Mindful Devotion 215
21 Christian Mindfulness and the Blessing 223
Conclusion 235
Appendix 1 Progressive Muscle Relaxation with Christian Mindfulness 237
Appendix 2 Boundary Keeping Circle 239
Appendix 3 The Mindful Blessing 241
References 245