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Stretch and Pray

A Daily Discipline for Physical and Spiritual Wellness
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In this book, Finck provides a step-by-step guide to fortystretches, movements, and postures to improve physicaland spiritual well-being. The book features photographs anddevotional reflections for individuals to use to create theirown routines. While on a pilgrimage trek through Thailand, Finckdiscovered the benefits of daily stretching and quiet prayer.On the physical level, after only one week, the chronic backpain that had plagued him for twenty years disappeared. Ona spiritual level, the poses deepened his prayer experiences.
Murray D. Finck has served as Bishop of the Pacifica Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America since 1998. He previously served as Assistant to the Bishop for Ministry and Pastoral Care and as pastor for three churches.
Acknowledgments A Word from the Author Preparing for the Routine Helpful Hints Before You Begin Disclaimer and Caution The Movements On Your Feet On Your Back On Your Stomach Six Postures of Prayer Group Movement Journal Pages
"A wonderful way to integrate body and spirit. As I prayed the gentle stretches, I felt the involvement of the spirit throughout my whole being. I recommend this book to all who wish to honor their bodies as an integral part of their spiritual journeys." -- Jane E. Vennard "author of Praying with Body and Soul and Embracing the World: Praying for Justice and Peace"
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