Christian Audio Free Download – July 2008

This month they’re offering The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Laurence.

My most usual method is this simple attention, an affectionate regard for God to whom I find myself often attached with greater sweetness and delight than that of an infant at the mother’s breast. To choose an expression, I would call this state the bosom of God, for the inexpressible sweetness which I taste and experience there. This is how “Brother Lawrence” describes his constant practice of speaking with and reflecting upon God amidst the mundane tasks of life. Nicholas Herman (c. 1605-1691) was born in Lorraine, France, and served as a cook and shoe repairer at a Carmelite monastery. He was only a lay member of the order, and walked with a limp from injuries incurred as a soldier, yet his private thoughts provide a wellspring of devotional insight and refreshment.

I have to confess to being a bit confused, as I already have this title in my iTunes library. I know I got it free from Christian Audio but can not find a post indicating which month they offered it. They say they only offer titles once, but I think they’ve begun to cycle through them again. I’ve been downloading their free books for a couple of years now and perhaps they don’t expect anyone to stick with it for that long. Or maybe it’s just a fluke this month. Stay tuned. ;-D

~ by bibliophilist on Wednesday, 16 July 2008.