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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 neededGuidance on how to implement a breath prayer practice The science behind breath work and prayer and why it worksAn 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 fearGrief and anxiety support groups Prayer groups and prayer ministries Men and women looking for new avenues for connecting with GodTeens and young adults dealing with stress and anxietyAdult 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.

Still your soul and rest your mind as you cultivate a purposeful prayer life by focusing your thoughts on God’s Word.Do you notice that even when your body is not moving, your mind is racing? Anxiety, to-do lists, and the spiral of negative thought patterns often keep us from the stillness we long for. In Present in Prayer, award-winning author Jennifer Tucker invites you to allow the Holy Spirit to speak through God's Word and renew your mind through the practice of Christian meditation.As in her first book, Breath as Prayer, Jennifer shares a powerful prayer practice in this beautifully illustrated book that is deep yet accessible. Each of the 30 meditations offers you:A gentle call to silence, an opening prayer, and a thoughtful reflection on a Bible verseGuided meditation on Scripture using the centuries-old practice of lectio divina—a framework of Christian meditation that helps you slow down and linger on God’s WordA prayer of surrender and prompts for how to live out the truths God is speaking to youInspired art to draw you into each meditation as you consider what is lovely, true, excellent, and worthy of praise With a beautiful foil-accented cover and full-color original illustrations throughout, Present in Prayer is an ideal gift for:Anyone experiencing stress, anxiety, or overwhelming thoughtsThose who want to establish a more regular prayer practicePrayer groups and prayer ministries You're not in a hurry. You're on a journey. Cultivate a more purposeful and peaceful prayer life and greater intimacy with God as you focus your thoughts on His Word.

Move Your Body. Quiet Your Mind. Reconnect with God.What if prayer felt less like a routine and more like a rhythm—something that flows through all the moments of your day and movements of your body?In Prayer in Motion, author and artist Jennifer Tucker invites you to experience prayer in a fresh, embodied way—where movement becomes worship, and your physical self is embraced as part of your spiritual journey.With warmth and gentle wisdom, Jennifer offers a path to deeper peace, joy, and connection through simple practices that unite body and soul. You’ll be encouraged to slow down, create sacred space, and engage in meaningful somatic movement—from stretching and breathing to dancing, drawing, and resting.Prayer in Motion offers:Thoughtful reflections on the biblical connection between body and spiritHelpful guides for creating daily prayer rhythms that keep you anchored to God as you move through your dayPractical tools for mindful movement and embodied prayerCreative somatic exercises that promote rest, release, and restorationEncouragement to embrace your body as a beautiful, God-created giftWhether you're feeling disconnected, stressed, or just longing to experience God in a new way, Prayer in Motion gently leads you toward wholeness—helping you reclaim joy, deepen faith, and find peace one intentional movement at a time. Let this be your invitation to move with purpose, pray with presence, and worship God with your whole being.

Help young children navigate emotions and find peace through prayer with this comforting guide written and illustrated by Jennifer Tucker, bestselling author and artist. When big feelings flare up, breath prayers prompt kids to self-regulate as they take a deep breath and recite simple prayers of love and encouragement. Perfect for moments of worry, sadness, joy, or anger, Breath as Prayer for Kids offerssimple breath prayers designed for specific emotions;step-by-step guidance on practicing deep breathing and prayer;comforting Bible verses to remind children of God's love and presence; andplayful, interactive prompts that make calming down fun and engaging.With its soothing tone and practical tools, this picture book isfor ages 4 to 8;an ideal resource for parents, caregivers, and teachers seeking to nurture emotional resilience and spiritual growth in children; andthe perfect gift for holidays, baptisms, back-to-school celebrations, or seasons of transition.Equip your child to navigate big emotions as they breathe deeply, pray intentionally, and discover God's constant care for their hearts.

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: 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 meditationsGorgeous, original, full-color illustrationsA quick-start how-to guide to refer to as neededGuidance on how to implement a breath prayer practiceThe science behind breath work and prayer and why it worksAn invitation to reflect on the effect of breath prayers on your bodyWith a beautiful foil-accented cover, Breath as Prayer is an ideal gift for:Anyone experiencing stress, anxiety, or fearGrief- and anxiety-support groupsPrayer groups and prayer ministriesMen and women looking for new avenues for connecting with GodTeens and young adults dealing with stress and anxietyAdult baptism and confirmationGod 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.

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.

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, JoÃo FlorÊncio, Kyle Frackman, Javier FernÁndez 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