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The Forgotten Life of Eva Gordon - Failing memory has forced Eva Gordon to move in with her granddaughter, Breezy. But Eva hates the bustle of Boston, not to mention having someone else in her business. All she wants to do is move back to her quiet, cozy Cape Cod home and be left alone. Then Breezy announces she’s getting married, and they’re moving to her husband’s rundown family farm, where he lives with an elderly uncle. They’ll be one big—but not necessarily happy—family. It’s all too much for Eva. Too much change, too much togetherness, too much of an overcrowded life she never wanted. But as her desire for privacy collides with her worsening memory, Eva may find herself in a pickle she can’t get out of. 

Breath as Prayer - Find hope amid anxiety through the spiritual practice of breath prayer in this beautifully illustrated and practical guide to connecting body, mind, and spirit during times of stress. Breath as Prayer will lead you through the practice and the proven health benefits of Christian breath prayer: intentional prayers centered around Scripture that focus our minds on Christ as we calm our bodies through breathing. 

Breath as Prayer offers: 

  • More than 80 breath prayers focused on Scripture, along with brief meditations

  • Gorgeous original full-color illustrations

  • A quick-start how-to guide to refer to as needed

  • Guidance on how to implement a breath prayer practice 

  • The science behind breath work and prayer and why it works 

  • An invitation to reflect on the effect of breath prayers on your body

God created our bodies, minds, and spirits to be intimately connected with one another. Purpose-filled breathing is one of the most effective, calming ways to integrate all aspects of who we are, especially during times of intense stress. Breath as Prayer invites you to the crossroads of Christian contemplative practice, Scripture, psychology, and science to deepen your faith, bring peace to your body, and discover a new reliance on Christ. Breathe deeply, lean into God’s Word, and discover why every breath can be an invitation to pray.