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 With a beautiful foil-accented cover, Breath as Prayer is an ideal gift for: Anyone experiencing stress, anxiety, or fear Grief and anxiety support groups Prayer groups and prayer ministries Men and women looking for new avenues for connecting with God Teens and young adults dealing with stress and anxiety Adult baptism and confirmation 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.

A soothing and creative way to meditate on God's magnificent creation, this exquisitely designed adult coloring book features 45 unique illustrations and accompanying quotes and Scripture to quiet your mind, fill your spirit, and exercise your creativity. In a world that can feel confining and dark, we long for light and space. Morning Has Broken from artist Jennifer Tucker invites you to immerse yourself in nature. This latest addition to the Coloring Faith line features: Inspiring Bible verses and encouraging quotes imaginatively illustrated and accented with metallic ink Single-sided perforated pages, making gifting finished illustrations a breeze Inspiring patterns, designs, and full-page images for coloring High-quality paper that resists colors from bleeding through Convenient lay-flat binding   As you calm your anxiety through the research-based benefits of coloring, you'll create unique pieces of art that you can give away or display as decorative reminders of God's love. Color your way to a calmer state of being.

We live in an ever-increasingly complex world, but refreshment waits for you within these pages. Escape the anxiety—the let-downs, the distractions, the chaos—and color your way toward a quiet soul. Escape the stress of daily life and color your way toward quietness and strength. Even in our hectic world, God's mercy and faithfulness are available. Slow down with this attractive, Bible-based adult coloring book and let God's mercy and goodness renew your soul. With more than 90 pages of unique patterns and inspiring selections of Scripture and quotations alongside original illustrations from author and artist Jennifer Tucker, New Mercies I See invites you to turn down the volume, be still, and relax in God's goodness. A beautiful way to relieve anxiety and treat yourself to the vital practice of self-care, this exquisitely designed adult coloring book features: 96 single-sided pages of art and inspiring text A large format with 10x10 pages A strikingly lovely cover with gold accents High-quality paper that doesn’t bleed through Convenient lay-flat binding Reflective Bible verses and inspirational quotes, all accompanied by beautiful designs and accented with metallic ink Detailed illustrations suitable for all skill levels   New Mercies I See invites you to: Reflect on God's goodness and generosity as you read calming and reassuring Bible verses Create unique pieces of art that you can give away or display as decorative reminders of God's love Take a break from your busy schedule to find moments for rest and replenishment   This relaxing and beautifully designed adult coloring book is perfect for anyone who: Welcomes a respite from the noise, distraction, and busyness of life Longs to meditate on Bible verses and uplifting thoughts Needs a stress-relieving activity, but doesn't have much time Looks for ways to bless a loved one with an encouraging gift for special occasions or just because Wants to experience a decrease in anxiety through the research-based benefits of coloring   New Mercies I See is a beautiful invitation to enjoy the peace and serenity that the Lord offers. Whatever season of life you're in, pick up your favorite art supplies and find rest for your soul as you color your way toward a more peaceful and contented state of being.

Contributors to this special issue study the visual histories of sex by examining symbols, images, film, and other visual forms ranging from medieval religious icons to twenty-first-century selfies. They argue that engaging BIPOC, antiracist, queer, and feminist perspectives of the past is vital to understanding the complex historical relationships between sex and visual culture and how these relationships continue to shape sexual lives, bodies, myths, and desires. Essay topics include trans visual archives in Francoist Spain, a visual archive of British escort and nightclub hostess Ruth Ellis, pornography and queer pleasure in East Germany, swimsuit advertisements and "bikini blondes" in the age of the atom bomb, and teaching the history of sexuality with images. This issue also contains a roundtable on curating exhibitions devoted to sex and to queer and trans experience; conversations with historians, artists, and curators who study visual culture and the history of sexuality; and an exploration of the photographic archives of Carol Leigh, a.k.a. Scarlot Harlot. Contributors. Heike Bauer, Roland Betancourt, Alexis L. Boylan, Topher Campbell, Joao Florencio, Kyle Frackman, Javier Fernandez Galeano, Sarah Jones, Carol Leigh, Conor McGrady, Ben Miller, Derek Conrad Murray, Lynda Nead, Melina Pappademos, Ashkan Sepahvand, David Serlin, Meg Slater, Katie Sutton, Annette F. Timm, Jennifer Tucker, Jeanne Vaccaro, Sunny Xiang

In Nature Exposed, Jennifer Tucker studies the intersecting trajectories of photography and modern science in late Victorian Britain. She examines the role of photograph as witness in scientific investigation and explores the interplay between photography and scientific authority. Almost immediately after the invention of photography in 1839, photographs were characterized as offering objective access to reality-unmediated by human agency, political ties, or philosophy. This mechanical objectivity supposedly eliminated judgment and interpretation in reporting and picturing scientific results. But photography is a labor-intensive process that allows for, and sometimes requires, manipulation. In the late nineteenth century, the nature of this new technology sparked a complex debate about scientific practices and the value of the photographic images in the production and dissemination of scientific knowledge. Recovering the controversies and commentary surrounding the early creation of scientific photography and drawing on a wide range of new sources and critical theories, Tucker establishes a greater understanding of the rich visual culture of Victorian science and alternative forms of knowledge, including psychical research.