A collection of essays and meditations on the relationship between physical health and spiritual wholeness. Thompson explores the role of the body in Christian practice and discusses topics such as fasting, exercise, and the importance of rest. He draws on both theological and medical sources to argue that caring for the body is an essential aspect of spiritual growth. This book remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking to integrate their physical and spiritual lives. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.