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WI$E UP TO Wealth
Inspiration from the Wisdom of the Ages!

 
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Book Description

Publication Date: December 18, 2012

Self-Help your way to success. With inspiration from the wisdom of the ages, “WI$E UP TO Wealth!” features stimulating stories, poignant poems, fabulous fables, and other insights old and new to inform and encourage you, enrich your life, and motivate you to think better, speak better, act better, and become the best you can be!

Includes classics by Aesop: “Androcles”, “The Ant and the Grasshopper”, “The Frogs and the Well”, “The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey”, and “The Miser and His Gold”, James Allen: “As a Man Thinketh”, Russell H. Conwell: “Acres of Diamonds”, Ralph Waldo Emerson “Success”, Robert Frost “The Road Not Taken”, Edgar Guest, Ernest Holmes: Chapter 18 “The Law of Attraction” from “The Science of Mind”, Horace; “Ode 1.11”, Rudyard Kipling “If”, and Wallace D. Wattles: “The Science of Getting Rich”.

Edited by Ray Divine.

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• Paperback: 118 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (December 19, 2012)
• Language: English
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• ISBN-13: 978-1463562199
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I combined the best I could find of the wisdom of the ages as that pertains to acquiring wealth. I then added my own thoughts and commentary to make this a truly special collection. 

Only $6.95 in print; 

and only $0.99 in Kindle.* 

I made the print book 11 X 8.5 inches to keep the printing costs low; and passed that savings onto you. 

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Thank you for taking the time to read this posting. Please enjoy my book. A portion of the proceeds helps those facing famine and other emergency crises. Be blessed. 

Living Fine,

Ray Divine

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Hell No! for FREE Oct 31-Nov 4, 2013!

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Hell No! [Kindle Edition]

Ray Divine (Author)

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Book Description

Publication Date: August 14, 2013

Hell No!

How the Concept of Eternal Torment Isn’t Supported by Scripture or Reason

Ray Divine uses wit, reason, and even The Bible to disprove the foul and heinous notion of Hell as it’s been widely misconstrued throughout the centuries.

Excerpts

Although Hell doesn’t make sense for a God of mercy, where Hell comes in handy is when you want to control a bunch of people. Let’s say, for instance, that you have an empire that rules the known world. But then, like the world-ruling empires before yours, yours starts falling apart. But you’ve had so much fun ruling the known world that you’re not ready to retire. You want your reign to keep pouring down. So as your political power fails, you find another way to rule.

What better way to rule is there than controlling the eternal destiny of others? If someone knows how to make sure you wind up in a special, happy place where the party never ends and helps you avoid the only other option, which would be, the horrid, unhappy place where the pain and sorrow never end, wouldn’t you heed their every admonition? So we only get two choices when we die: Living happily ever after or living agonizingly ever after. Non-smoking or smoking. Since God is so loving, creative, and powerful, how can Christians say our only after life options are Heaven or Hell? Why no curtain number 3? Even “Let’s Make a Deal” has a curtain number 3! Are we to think that Monty Hall is more clever and offers more options than the Divine?

Heaven and Hell are the extremist extremes ever. You can argue “Crunchy wheat” versus “Nicely sweet” all day long, but deep down, you know both sides have merit. Paper versus plastic: Both offer benefits too. But why aren’t you reusing burlap bags every week anyway? With Heaven and Hell, however, you get all that’s good versus all that’s not. Not good; that is. Celebratory times with God and His angels; or grievous, mournful, regretful times with the Devil and his demons. 

Times that never end. That’s the worst part! A second in Hell would be too long for anybody, but an eternity? Ew! That’s the worst. Whereas a second in Heaven would elate anyone. And an eternity? That’s as good as it gets. Which is why they say we’ll praise God the whole time. Whereas the other group will curse God and themselves and everyone they know as they pine for a reprieve from the pain, a reprieve that never comes. The worst thing about Hell? No more snow cones or Slurpees. They evaporate as soon as you fix ‘em.


Our understanding of Hell today has become corrupted from the original biblical teaching due to the persistence of mistranslations since about the 4th or 5th century, thanks to Augustine of Hippo. Funny how the party got killed by the patron saint of brewers.


If God speaks in riddles and the Bible isn’t direct either, how can God expect us to follow Him or His alleged Word? Raising such objections will get you answers like “God’s ways are higher than our ways.” “That’s what faith is for.” and “The Lord works in mysterious ways.”


Since the Old Testament never really mentions Hell, why would anyone want a New Testament if having one means risking ourselves and/or our loved ones suffering forever? Must be why it’s just called the New Testament; and not the New & Improved Testament.


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Warning

The folks who prefer to preach Hell may take offense at this book. But, as the author explains, those who find themselves offended by this book should realize that their God is more offended by them and the way they misrepresent Him, falsely accusing Him of torturing billions of lost souls for eternity. Ew! What kind of Supreme Being do they think He is?

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This brief but brilliant book 
will entertain and amuse while informing 
and helping to alleviate fears of eternal torment. 
Enjoy!

Living Fine,
Ray Divine

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Question Everything for FREE Sept 26-30, 2013!

Question Everything 

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Question Everything [Kindle Edition]

Ray Divine (Author)

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Book Description

Publication Date: May 11, 2013

Question Everything: The Examined Life of Socrates

Timeless truths with relevance for today. The life, teachings, and death of Socrates, the person acclaimed by many to be the world’s greatest philosopher, presented with humor, to inform as well as entertain in a manner as creative and carefree as the man himself.

While on trial, sure of his innocence, that he was only arraigned out of jealousy, Socrates recounts his life with veracity and wit, presenting his life in exciting, entertaining, and comedic ways, but then the verdict takes a turn for the worse. Despite the protests of his friends, Socrates refuses to escape the bitter sentencing.

Written Humorously, But with the Utmost of Respect

Ray Divine presents the life of Socrates as never before. Although Socrates has often been parodied (by Woody Allen, by Steve Martin, in “Bill & Ted’s Most Excellent Adventure”, etc.), this book chooses not to mock this fascinating man, but rather presents its comedy with admiration, awe, and appreciation for the philosopher deemed by many to be the greatest of them all.

Says the author “I feel the humor, which is organic to the story, reflects the jovial nature of this great philosopher.” Divine also admits taking some poetic license, eschewing the details of certain facts to make key points in Socrates’ life, without having the humor mock the man, but rather enhance our understanding of someone so unique and clever and truly ahead of his time. Capturing the spirit of the man, if not the letter as well. Rated PG-13.

Snippets

But just when the teacher thought it was safe to teach an inquisitive child, young Socrates asked, “So what makes a good life for you?”
Solon stammered. “That’s. That’s personal.”
Rolling his eyes, young Socrates shook his head. “So you still have no idea. Not even for yourself?”
With an echoing foot stomp, the teacher shouted, “Two plus two equals four! Any questions related to that?”

As the young man grimaced, the young woman glared at Socrates.
“My advice?” said Socrates. “By all means, marry.”
Sighing, the young man and the young woman smiled.
Socrates returned their smile with a wry one of his own. “If you get a good wife, you’ll become happy; if you get a bad one, you’ll become a philosopher.”

Plato shook his head in disbelief. “You lived all these years; and you never wrote anything?”
“That’s not true,” said Socrates. “Just last week, I wrote what Xanthippe wanted me to buy at the market.”

Faithful Plato, who’d been with Socrates for so long, stood to his feet and waved his fist at Democritus. “This is an outrage! A travesty! A! A! Outrageous travesty!”
Socrates pat Plato’s shoulder to assuage his friend’s fury. “Maybe the gadfly wasn’t my best metaphor.”

Those sitting rolled their eyes at Crito.
“Don’t be like that,” said Crito. “I come with the best news ever!”
Apollodorus brightened a bit. “The court acquiesced and decided to set Socrates free?”
Crito slumped a bit. “No. I come with the second best news ever.”

“Sneak away? I shall not,” said Socrates. “Even if convicted unjustly, a righteous person must respect the law.”
Bam! Crito pounded on the bars in frustration. “Don’t be so selfish, Socrates! Think of me. If you die, people will think me too cheap to bribe the guards to let you escape.”

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Why is Socrates so fascinating? Take a Look Inside! Perhaps this rendition of his life, teachings, and death will shed light on that mystery. Or maybe you’ll just laugh and go on your way. But either way, you should enjoy yourself, so Click the Buy Button Now to purchase this book (for FREE Sept 26-30, 2013!) and discover Socrates again. Or perhaps, for the very first time, which will be a true treat indeed.

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Living Fine,
Ray Divine

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The Sinister Secret 

of The Great and Mighty Egg

[Kindle Edition]

Ray Divine (Author)

• Length: 66 pages (estimated) 
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Book Description

Publication Date: July 2, 2013

The Sinister Secret of The Great and Mighty Egg

Have you been hatched again? Or will you fry for all eternity?

Following the death of his scientist uncle, Dustin “Coop” Cooper inherits a portal, which he always thought was an elaborate children’s toy, but finding himself trapped in another world, he realizes too late that it’s all too real as he finds himself a hunted fugitive, along with Egg Deaconess Cassandra Thomas.

The Poach, The Great and Mighty Egg’s sole, infallible representative on this alternate Earth, seeks to destroy Dustin, the interloper who disrupts and threatens his hold over the people of this world.

Uncovering the sinister secrets of the strange Egg religion of this other world teaches Dustin untold truths about his own.

Allegory, suspense, thrills, romance, science fiction, controversy, conspiracy, comedy, humor, satire, action, adventure, rebellion, truth, what they don’t want you to know, and just about everything else you want in a gripping tale, plus an awakened awareness within yourself.

Enjoy! And may The Egg be with you.

Living Fine,
Ray Divine

Excerpt

Coop collapsed to the floor. The spiritual wind knocked out of his soulful sails. “My world’s the same way. Only with a slightly different, um, egg-free, belief system.”

Cass plopped down next to him. “I wonder what it all means.”

“He came back in here! And he’s kidnapped Cassie!” came the shout from Ron Purdue who came back to use the phone to call the authorities.

“No, he’s”--

--Coop clasped his hand over Cassie’s mouth and dragged her into the pantry where he locked the door. On the downside, he trapped himself in a tiny room. On the plus side, he found where they kept the extra cookies.

“What do you think you’re doing?”

“I’m hungry!” said Coop as he stuffed his mouth and pockets full of cookies.

“Not that!” said Cassie. “Why did you act like you kidnapped me?”

“They’re out to get me no matter what,” said Dustin. “So there’s no need to give them a reason to go after you too.”

“If I’m a helpless victim, I can’t be blamed?”

Coop nodded, glad she understood.

She screamed, “Help!”

Coop shook his head, sad she understood. After finishing another delicious bite of cookie, he glared.

Cassie shrugged. “You made an excellent point. You’re only visiting; I have to live here, so what harm does my yelling help do?”

Dustin nodded as he chomped on his cookie.

“Help! Help!” She giggled. “After all, it’s kind of fun.”

“Cassie’s in trouble!” blared a voice on the other side of the door. “All units close in; and shoot to kill! I repeat, ‘shoot to kill!’”

As she and Coop grimaced, Cassie mouthed, “Sorry.”

With disdain, Dustin tossed aside his half-eaten cookie. “I was fine eating cookies until nightfall, but now I need to find a way out of here.”

“We’re locked in a pantry.”

“That is the tricky part.”

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Living Fine,

Ray Divine

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Look Inside My Latest Book! 

The Sinister Secret of 

The Great and Mighty Egg

The Sinister Secret of The Great and Mighty Egg

[Kindle Edition]

Ray Divine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2, 2013

The Sinister Secret of The Great and Mighty Egg

Have you been hatched again? Or will you fry for all eternity?

Following the death of his scientist uncle, Dustin “Coop” Cooper inherits a portal, which he always thought was an elaborate children’s toy, but finding himself trapped in another world, he realizes too late that it’s all too real as he finds himself a hunted fugitive, along with Egg Deaconess Cassandra Thomas.

The Poach, The Great and Mighty Egg’s sole, infallible representative on Earth, seeks to destroy Dustin, the interloper who disrupts and threatens his hold over the people of this world.

Uncovering the sinister secrets of the strange Egg religion of this other world teaches Dustin untold truths about his own.

Allegory, suspense, thrills, romance, science fiction, controversy, conspiracy, comedy, humor, satire, action, adventure, rebellion, everything you want in a gripping tale, plus an awakened awareness within yourself.

Enjoy! And may The Egg be with you.

Living Fine,
Ray Divine