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The Practice of The Presence of God: The Best Rule of Holy Life Annotated and Reflective Edition,

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Epilogue: Embracing the Divine Presence of God

In the quiet corners of our lives, where the mundane often overshadows the sacred, Brother Lawrence’s teachings in “The Practice of the Presence of God” resonate with a timeless call to intimacy with God. His life, marked by simplicity and humility, serves as a beacon for those yearning to cultivate a deeper relationship with God amidst the chaos of modern existence. As we reflect on his profound insights, we are invited to embark on a transformative journey—one that transcends the boundaries of time and space, leading us into the heart of God’s abiding presence.

Brother Lawrence, born Nicholas Herman in the early 17th century, lived a life that many would consider ordinary. Yet, it was in the very ordinariness of his existence—working as a lay brother in a Carmelite monastery, tending to the kitchen and cobbling—that he discovered the extraordinary nature of God’s presence. His conversations and letters reveal a man who, despite his humble station, experienced profound joy and peace through a continuous dialogue with God. He teaches us that every moment, whether spent in prayer or in the daily tasks of life, can be an opportunity to encounter God.

In our contemporary world, where distractions abound and the noise of life often drowns out the whisper of God, Brother Lawrence’s message is more relevant than ever. He encourages us to cultivate a habit of turning our hearts and minds toward God, reminding us that we can converse with Him in the midst of our busiest days. “The time of business,” he states, “does not with me differ from the time of prayer.” This radical integration of faith into every aspect of life challenges us to reconsider how we engage with our daily routines. Are we merely going through the motions, or are we inviting God into our work, our relationships, and our struggles?

Scripture echoes this call to presence. In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, we are urged to “rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Brother Lawrence exemplified this directive, finding joy in the simplest of tasks and offering them as acts of love to God. His life reminds us that our spiritual journey is not confined to moments of formal prayer but is woven into the fabric of our everyday experiences.

Twelfth Letter: Faith—The Soul’s Rest Amid Suffering

If we were truly accustomed to living in the presence of God, every bodily suffering would be greatly eased by it. God often allows us to suffer a little—not to punish us, but to purify our souls and to draw us nearer to Him.

Take courage, and offer your pain continually to Him. Pray for the strength to bear it well. Above all, practice the habit of keeping company with God; forget Him as little as possible. Adore Him even in your weakness. Offer yourself to Him often, and in the very height of your suffering, ask Him humbly—as a child speaks to a loving father—to make you more like Christ and to bring your will into harmony with His. I will assist you with my poor prayers.

God has many ways of drawing His children to Himself. Sometimes He hides His presence, but faith remains when feelings vanish. Faith alone must be our anchor and our confidence—resting entirely in God, especially when He seems far away.

As for me, I do not know what God intends for the remainder of my life. But I am always at peace. Everyone around me suffers, and yet I, who deserve the harshest discipline, experience joy so constant and so full that I can barely contain it.

I would gladly ask God to give me a share of your suffering, but I know my weakness too well. If He were to leave me to myself even for a moment, I would be utterly miserable. And yet, how could He ever leave me, when faith assures me as clearly as sight that He never forsakes us—unless we first forsake Him?

Let us, then, fear only this: to leave Him. Let us remain always with Him. Let us live and die in His holy presence. Pray for me, as I do for you.

Reflection

Here, at the twilight of his earthly journey, Brother Lawrence’s words shine like a steady flame in the dark. The man who once struggled to keep his mind fixed on God now dwells in His presence so naturally that even pain cannot disturb his peace.

Notice the divine paradox: suffering does not remove joy—it refines it. What once felt like punishment has become purification. He sees every affliction as God’s gentle invitation to stay close, to trust, to be transformed. This is not spiritual denial but spiritual clarity—the awareness that God is more concerned with our likeness to Him than with our comfort.

Brother Lawrence’s faith has matured from discipline to delight. When he says, “I am always happy,” he does not mean the absence of hardship; he means the presence of God has eclipsed every lesser fear. His joy is not fragile—it’s anchored in a God who never abandons those who abide.

And what humility! He admits that if God left him to himself for a single moment, he would collapse in misery. That is not weakness; it is wisdom. It is the confession of one who has learned that self-sufficiency is the enemy of peace. His security rests not in his devotion, but in God’s unchanging faithfulness.

His warning at the end—“Let us fear only to leave Him”—is piercing. The greatest danger for the believer is not pain, loss, or even death; it is forgetfulness of God. Every other trial can be turned into glory if His presence remains.

This letter distills the essence of all Brother Lawrence’s teaching:
Faith is not an escape from suffering; it is the power to remain unshaken in the midst of it.

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Buchanan’s Express: Adventures in Intergalactic Trucking

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Buchanan, also known as Buck, must operate her interplanetary trucking business on her own after her husband was murdered by hijackers. With her alien partner, Slick, they find fighting pirates and hijackers has become commonplace. But when Buck decides to transport a mysterious box that could save a world, she wonders if she will survive the adventure.

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The Making of a Monster – Volume 1: A Satirical Perspective on the Rise of a Narcissistic President

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The Making of a Monster: Volume 1 – Donald J. Trump is a darkly satirical deep dive into the making of one of the most polarizing figures of our time. Written with biting humor and psychological insight, author Robert Ragnar dissects the origins of Donald J. Trump—not as a political figure, but as a product of family, culture, and pathology.

From his formative years in the emotionally barren halls of the Trump household to the militarized discipline of New York Military Academy and the privilege-drenched corridors of Wharton, Ragnar traces how a boy from Queens evolved into a man who weaponized grievance, spectacle, and narcissism on a global stage. The book is less a partisan takedown than a forensic exploration of character—how privilege without empathy, and power without conscience, can twist a person into something monstrous.

Blending satire, psychological commentary, and cultural analysis, Ragnar peels back the layers of myth to reveal the damaged child behind “The Donald.” Along the way, he asks hard questions: What makes a person incapable of empathy? How do family values become family curses? And can a society obsessed with wealth and spectacle recognize its own reflection in the monsters it creates?

Witty, unflinching, and disturbingly relevant, The Making of a Monster is both a biography and a warning—a study in how democracies decay when they confuse charisma with character and celebrity with competence.

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The Library Saga: Guardians of Genre

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Welcome to the Everyday Town Library—where fiction leaps off the page, time rewinds through the card catalog, and the thesaurus might just eat you alive.

In this ten-chapter genre-bending saga, Cliff Ball invites readers into a world where librarians battle curses, footnotes, and interdimensional chaos to protect the stories that shape reality.

From haunted microfiche to banned book rebellions, The Library Saga: Guardians of Genre is a whimsical, heartfelt adventure for anyone who believes libraries are more than just quiet places—they’re gateways to infinite possibility.

Featuring a magical cat named Dewey, a reformed spell-caster named Bonnie, and a team of literary legends, this is a story for readers who love clever world-building, cozy chaos, and the power of storytelling itself.

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The Expedition of the Donner Party and Its Tragic Fate, Annotated

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The Expedition of the Donner Party and Its Tragic Fate is a powerful first-person account of one of the most infamous tragedies in American pioneer history, written by Eliza P. Donner Houghton, who was just a young child during the ordeal. The Donner Party set out in 1846 to reach California, lured by promises of a better life and misled by poor guidance. After taking an untested shortcut known as the Hastings Cutoff, they became trapped in the Sierra Nevada mountains by early and relentless snowfall.

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The Author Regrets: Plum Foolery by Austeria DeGrout

About The Author Regrets: Plum Foolery by Austeria DeGrout

Prophet. Investigator. Erotic visionary. Suzina Periwinkle is ready.

Suzina isn’t normal. But she’s been chosen. She’s got a rakali, a laptop, and a red dress.

Suzina isn’t organised. But she’s got a plan: grilled cheese, glitter, and vengeance.

Suzina isn’t coherent. But she’s got a purpose — solve a murder, rewrite her past, and get her man. Or someone else’s.

Suzina isn’t busy. But she’s writing again. Fae erotica. Murder mystery. Possibly the same book.

The Author Regrets: Plum Foolery is a satire of genre, ego, and swamp erotica. Not romantic, not tidy, and definitely not approved by the Bin Council.

*Warning: glitter, vengeance, and light rakali decay.*

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Celestial Shitshow: The Unfiltered Zodiac Guide to Your Family’s Cosmic Chaos

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Every family has that relative — the drama-queen Leo, the emotionally unavailable Capricorn, the Gemini who starts a fight just to see how it ends.

Celestial Shitshow is the astrology guide for the rest of us — the ones living, laughing, and losing our minds alongside the zodiac’s most chaotic characters. With wicked humor and unfiltered honesty, author Victoria Clark turns family dysfunction into cosmic entertainment, decoding each sign as a parent, colleague, partner, in-law, or child.

Part burn, part revelation, this is astrology without the sugar-coating — equal parts hilarious and disturbingly accurate. Whether you read it to understand your mother or to confirm that your ex really was a textbook Pisces, you’ll never look at the stars (or your family WhatsApp group) the same way again.

Welcome to the Celestial Shitshow. It’s messy. It’s magical. It’s home.

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The Witness by Jordan Standridge

The Witness by Jordan Standridge

A musician by choice. A protector by nature.

Cops and deer. Her mama always told people Raina could sense them before she saw them. So the day she left home for a quick trip into town and sensed a cop ahead, she wasn’t surprised to see one working a traffic stop. But never in her wildest dreams could she sense that traffic stop would turn into her own personal nightmare.

Attempting to save the life of a defenseless deputy, Raina nearly lost her own in a short but brutal attack. As she recuperates, the life she knew and loved is systematically being taken away from her by those she thwarted. Now she must dig deep inside herself for the courage to not only survive, but to forge a new life in case she did.

Assigned to her case, Detective Channion Scott had a solid reputation for solving crimes. When he soon turned into her personal bodyguard, he wondered how was he to solve his attraction to the courageous woman who’d risked her life to save another’s?

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Bucket List Travel Getaways AFRICA! by Anita E Crist

Bucket List Travel Getaways AFRICA! by Anita E Crist

What if that dream vacation—the one you keep envisioning in your sleep, with colors so vivid you could almost taste, smell, feel them—could become your reality… and all you had to do was pack your bags and go?

BUCKET LIST TRAVEL GETAWAYS AFRICA is your invitation to fall in love with a continent that pulses with wonder, excitement, and wild beauty. Designed especially for curious, wanderlust-seeking travelers (not those climbing on sightseeing buses and standing in long lines!), this beautifully written guide blends romance, adventure, culture, and some heart-pounding escapades into one unforgettable journey of discovery.

From the spice-scented alleys of Moroccan medinas to the misty mystique of Victoria Falls… from vineyard sunsets in South Africa to the rhythmic heart of Zanzibar… this book stirs the senses and ignites the passion within your spirit. It’s not about booking tours—it’s about dreaming boldly and discovering the kinds of experiences that make your soul come alive.

Inside, you’ll uncover:
Hidden gems and lesser-known destinations that most tourists overlook.

Safari styles you never knew existed—and how to choose one that fits your personality.

Romantic retreats and soul-stirring landscapes you’ll never forget.

Cultural treasures and artisan traditions that connect you to the heart of the land.

Trusted travel companies with expert insights to help you plan your dream getaway with confidence.

Whether you’re in the dreaming phase or ready to start planning with a travel professional, this guide delivers inspiration with purpose, connection, and care.

If you’re ready to unlock Africa’s hidden magic—and design a travel story worth telling—then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button now. Your next chapter begins here.

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A Climax in Time by Saddletramp1956

A Climax in Time by Saddletramp1956

“What then is time? If no one asks me, I know: if I wish to explain it to one that asketh, I know not.” ~ St. Augustine of Hippo.

How would a modern woman cope if she were accidentally transported into the early 1900s, a time without modern conveniences, when women didn’t even have the right to vote? And how would the past handle an intelligent, educated, assertive woman from the future?

Leanne Hermes, the wife of an eccentric billionaire scientist, was accidentally transported 99 years into the past by a device her husband made to capture the energy of the female orgasm.

Her distraught husband thought the worst, that his device had disintegrated his wife, until he came across journals his great-grandfather had explicitly saved for him. But that was only the tip of the iceberg. What he learns about his family tree and his family’s company in his desperate quest to return Leanne shocks him to his core.

If you enjoy spicy novels about time travel with unexpected twists and turns, you’ll want to get your copy of A Climax in Time.

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In the Devil’s Arms by Gianna Simone

In the Devil’s Arms by Gianna Simone

* Can They Overcome the Past to Have a Future? *

Helene Gaudet finds the perfect Dom in an internet chat room. When they agree to meet, Helene realizes why he knows her so well – he’s Devlin Marchand, the man who, years ago, handed her over to a dark sorcerer – to be killed.

She wants to forget the past, including badly impaired magical powers and an ex-husband who cursed her, leaving her infertile. At first fearful of Devlin’s intentions, she finds her passion for him is so intense after each encounter, she can’t bring herself to leave. Devlin’s guilt over past betrayals grows when they learn the curse dogging Helene was created by the trove of magic from his very own family’s past. Devlin fears for their tentative relationship.

Will he be able to keep his vow to heal her, in every way possible, or will their enemies succeed in tearing them apart?

** Contains explicit Magically Kinky! love scenes of the paranormal kind, including magical sex toys, potions, bondage and spanking, and more!

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Hindu Philosophy for an Inquisitive Mind

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“Hindu Philosophy for an Inquisitive Mind” is a compelling exploration of ancient Hindu philosophical teachings, tailored for the analytical and questioning mind of today’s readers. In particular, three common paths to Moksha (Liberation) have been explored – Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Jñāna/Gyan Yoga.

This book stands out in the crowded field of Hindu philosophy as it doesn’t only present what has been stated in various Hindu philosophical teachings but more importantly focuses on the rationales behind those teachings.

The book brings a unique style of discussing these complex concepts through –
• Q&A Format: The book is structured as a dialogue between ‘Aham’ (the seeker) and ‘Brahman’ (the learned guide), so that the various philosophical concepts and themes are challenged and questioned, making it appealing to both sceptics and believers.
• Logical Reasoning: The text provides rational explanations for spiritual concepts so that readers don’t have to accept them as gospel.
• Practical Application: Instead of merely stating philosophical principles, the book focuses on how the ancient wisdom still applies to contemporary life challenges and situations.
• Simplistic Writing Style: Deep philosophical ideas have been broken down into digestible and relatable chunks with day-to-day examples, making the content easier to comprehend. The book consciously avoids/minimises the use of complex, archaic, meta-physical terms that are difficult to grasp for modern readers.

The book is broken into 11 chapters (12 including introduction), each exploring a different fundamental aspect of the Hindu philosophy including –
• Attachments and Desires – How they can lead to Suffering and Misery.
• Karma-Phal (Returns/Rewards of your Karma)
• Purushartha (Goals of life) and Nishkāma Karma (self-less actions)
• Law of Karma – How your Karma impacts you?
• Good and Evil – Ethical dilemmas and how to deal with them.
• Duty (Swadharma) – How to decipher and deliver on your Dharma?
• Non-Resistance and Self-Sacrifice (Path of Karma Yoga)
• Path of Love (Path of Bhakti Yoga)
• Māyā and Avidya – Paradoxical traps of Māyā and how to break free?
• Guna (Innate Qualities) – Innate qualities that drive your personality and nature.
• Identifying your True Self: Brahman (Path of Jñāna/Gyan Yoga)

This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Hindu philosophy, regardless of their religious background. It offers a fresh perspective on timeless wisdom, inviting readers to question, explore, and ultimately discover their own path to enlightenment.

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Catching Up in Cancun by J. R. Thomas

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They were best friends. Then enemies. Now they’re stuck sharing a hotel room in paradise.

Marty is supposed to be relaxing in Cancun—not reliving high school drama. But when he arrives at the resort and discovers he’s rooming with Jaxon, his ex–best friend turned nemesis, the vacation takes a complicated turn.

Jaxon is hotter than ever and just as infuriating. Between awkward family dinners, pirate-themed booze cruises, and one very tight hotel room, their week quickly heats up with flirty banter, lingering glances, and long-buried feelings.

As midnight confessions blur the lines between past and present, Marty and Jaxon must decide: is this just a sun-soaked fling, or the start of something real?

Catching Up in Cancun is a steamy, funny and heartfelt MM new adult romance featuring enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine, nerd and jock, forced proximity, first times, slow-burn tension, tropical heat, and a swoony, satisfying HEA.

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When We Walked in Shadows

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I will not let the Darkness take me.

In this electrifying first book in the Dark Bound series, Molly Jane creates a separate reality filled with an unforgettable heroine, an overarching evil, survival, found family, and romance. When We Walked in Shadows is a fast pace, contemporary, dark fantasy that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Heart Of A Warrior

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Heart of a Warrior is a haunting historical novel set during the New Zealand Wars, where colonisation, resistance, and spiritual mystery collide. The story follows Maggie, a new immigrant with a terrifying gift, and Kahu, a young Māori girl whose world is torn apart by violence and grief. Maggie’s fate becomes entwined with Rei—a Māori warrior with a ghostly past and a heart steeped in ancestral fire. Alongside them is Matthew, a deserting bugle-boy from Tasmania whose uncanny presence links the narrative to Australia’s colonial past. With lyrical prose and a strong feminist lens Heart of a Warrior explores survival, identity, and forbidden love

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Merlin’s Game

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Arthur Pendragon has finally reclaimed his father’s empire and now seeks to begin a long and peaceful reign as King of Camelot. As the King and his army return home, he faces conflicts and new challenges from both friends and foes. On the cusp of fulfilling his destiny, Arthur strives to forge a lasting peace while preventing ambition and lust from tearing apart his newly won throne.

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