A Book of Sparks: A Study in Christian Mindfullness Book

Product DescriptionProduct Description'Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.' (Romans 12:2) In this second edition of A Book of Sparks, Shaun Lambert offers an extended introduction into the universal human capacity for attention and awareness, known in the world of psychology as 'mindfulness'. Shaun shows how biblical awareness and attention overlaps with secular mindfulness, and has distinctives. Transformation comes through what Shaun calls 'mindFullness' - the practice of being filled with the awareness of the presence of God. This new edition contains a more detailed introduction and a thought-provoking, practical study guide. It enables us to go deeper on our spiritual journey of transformation through a 40-day study examining the watchfulness modelled by Jesus in Mark's gospel. The writer demonstrates how God can transform us as we develop our own watchfulness, and highlights key contemplative practices such as the Jesus Prayer and Lectio Divina. It is an invitation to mindful reading and living. 'Shaun Lambert has thought deeply about what makes people into effective and spiritually integrated human beings, drawing on biblical wisdom and insights from psychology. ' Mark Woods, Consulting editor, the Methodist Recorder, formerly editor, The Baptist Times 'Illuminating, refreshing and orthodox: I recommend it highly.' Revd Will Van Der Hart, Director of Mind and Soul, Pastoral Chaplain HTB 'He is known here as 'the Benedictine Baptist' because of his faithfulness and attentiveness to God's wisdom, amply expressed in these chapters so that others ... may benefit' Fr. Patrick Fludder, Subprior and Abbey Bursar, formerly Director of Worth Abbey † The Open CloisterRead More