{"title":"Brother Lawrence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrother Lawrence\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a timeless exploration of faith through intimate reflections on the practice of divine presence. His writings guide readers towards a deeper, more personal spirituality rooted in everyday moments and quiet contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those interested in \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e, these works invite a gentle and accessible approach to connecting with the sacred, encouraging a life oriented around simplicity, trust, and constant awareness of the divine.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-practice-of-the-presence-of-god-by-brother-lawrence-9781640322004","title":"The Practice of the Presence of God","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrother Lawrence\u003c\/em\u003e describes how practising the presence of God is a method to be closer to God. Since 1692, people have found his book helpful to live their own life in the here and now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is very personable as it was written in letters and conversations with Nicholas Herman of Lorraine, France. Brother Lawrence was at the bottom of the monastery power structure, working as a shoemaker and kitchen help his whole life. Even there, he was admired for bringing God, and God's comfort, into his life and the lives of others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis letters are an inspiration for all who toil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo student of thought should be without this historic book. 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Fortunately, a Carmelite monk named Brother Lawrence understood this problem and laid out a spiritual approach to living in God's presence that is as practical today as it was almost four hundred years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince it was first published in 1691, \u003cem\u003eThe Practice of the Presence of God\u003c\/em\u003e contains a collection of notes, letters, and interviews given by Brother Lawrence to his friends as a way of helping them turn ordinary daily life events into conversations with God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on this timeless classic, \u003cem\u003eThe Practice of the Presence of God: A 40-Day Devotion\u003c\/em\u003e guides readers on a 40-day journey through the wisdom of Brother Lawrence, related Scripture passages, and devotional thoughts that bring you into a more conversational relationship with God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Practice of the Presence of God: A 40-Day Devotion\u003c\/em\u003e includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDaily devotional readings with book excerpt, Scripture references, and devotional thoughts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe complete conversations and letters from Brother Lawrence\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdditional resources including a small-group discussion guide, \u003cem\u003eSpiritual Maxims\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Life of Brother Lawrence\u003c\/em\u003e available for free online\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePerfect for book clubs, small groups, or individual Bible study\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAvailable in print or e-book formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDevote some time to examining the content of this small but powerful book that has inspired millions of Christians over centuries to develop a deeper awareness of the presence of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csup\u003eFrequently Asked Questions:\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the book include the entire work of Brother Lawrence?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book includes the conversations and letters that make up the bulk of the work commonly known as \u003cem\u003eThe Practice of the Presence of God\u003c\/em\u003e as well as a 40-day devotional plan that guides you through sections of the writings of Brother Lawrence. 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