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"The Lord is hastening His work to gather Israel," declared President Russell M. Nelson. "That gathering is the most important thing taking place on earth today." In this book you'll find answers to...

"The Lord is hastening His work to gather Israel," declared President Russell M. Nelson. "That gathering is the most important thing taking place on earth today." In this book you'll find answers to questions: So I'm from Ephraim or Manesseh? So what?What does it mean if I'm from another tribe?What does it mean to gather Israel? As members of the Church, we are often told to obey commandments because we are children of God or because we have been saved for the last days. But isn't everyone on...

Even the bleakest, most winding road can lead to the strait and narrow path. For Ed Willis, life was one harsh blow after another. Born into generational poverty within a system that was not...

Even the bleakest, most winding road can lead to the strait and narrow path. For Ed Willis, life was one harsh blow after another. Born into generational poverty within a system that was not designed for the success of Black men, most of his options led to dead ends. But in between jail time, drug addiction, unemployment, the struggles of racism, and family strife, there were brief flashes when the light of Christ touched Ed's heart, instilling in him a desire to know and to be more. He sought...

"Even if we understand the idea that we should love people, we sometimes think we’re supposed to love them back onto our path instead of respecting their own journey. I’m not trying to love people...

"Even if we understand the idea that we should love people, we sometimes think we’re supposed to love them back onto our path instead of respecting their own journey. I’m not trying to love people into coming with me. I’m just loving people." THE LAW OF LOVE—loving as God loves, seeking another’s healing, expecting nothing in return—is a simple principle with profound, life-changing implications. How can we live the law of love? Steve Young shares insights from his own multifaceted life as...

What is the law of consecration, and who is required to live it? Is it a law relegated to past Saints, or does it apply to members of the Church today? In Steven C. Harper's book Let's Talk about...

What is the law of consecration, and who is required to live it? Is it a law relegated to past Saints, or does it apply to members of the Church today? In Steven C. Harper's book Let's Talk about the Law of Consecration, you will learn things about consecration that have stayed the same since the beginning and other aspects of the law that have changed over time. One thing that remains the same is the reason for keeping the law: love for God and others, including the poor. In light of temple...

As we study this keystone of our religion, what help can we find to see and understand its doctrines more deeply? The Book of Mormon Study Guide: Start to Finish is a comprehensive,...

As we study this keystone of our religion, what help can we find to see and understand its doctrines more deeply? The Book of Mormon Study Guide: Start to Finish is a comprehensive, question-and-answer commentary that draws from thousands of the very best insights on the scriptures, including those from General Authorities, Church magazines and manuals, respected scholarly commentaries, scripture reference books, and other publications. This definitive volume brings the most unique,...

Before The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was officially organized, its keystone was in place. That keystone, the Book of Mormon, has been shared, studied, respected, and embraced by...

Before The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was officially organized, its keystone was in place. That keystone, the Book of Mormon, has been shared, studied, respected, and embraced by millions of people the world over. It has also been scrutinized, analyzed, dismissed, even ridiculed by critics for nearly 200 years. In this volume, best-selling author Tad Callister offers a comprehensive overview of many of the critics' claims and provides carefully reasoned explanations that shed...

You've read the Book of Mormon before, but Emily Belle Freeman and David Butler, hosts of the popular YouTube scripture-study channel Don't Miss This, have created a new approach that will change...

You've read the Book of Mormon before, but Emily Belle Freeman and David Butler, hosts of the popular YouTube scripture-study channel Don't Miss This, have created a new approach that will change the way you read your scriptures. These great teachers, whose love for the scriptures is contagious, explore the significance of one verse from each chapter of the Book of Mormon, showing you how to dig deep and find personal application of God's word. Packed with uplifting insights and study...

The Old Testament Family Reader will help you and your family learn about and discuss the stories, lessons, and doctrine of the Old Testament, drawing you closer together as a family and closer to...

The Old Testament Family Reader will help you and your family learn about and discuss the stories, lessons, and doctrine of the Old Testament, drawing you closer together as a family and closer to Christ, Jehovah of the Old Testament. This format suited for every age and stage of life makes meaningful scripture study an attainable goal for every family: Offers five-minute study opportunities for busy families with kids of all ages.Divides the Old Testament into brief, chronological sections...

A Lamp unto My Feet is a beautiful collection of selected passages from the Old Testament with insightful commentary by two respected gospel scholars and teachers. Now beloved for over a decade, the...

A Lamp unto My Feet is a beautiful collection of selected passages from the Old Testament with insightful commentary by two respected gospel scholars and teachers. Now beloved for over a decade, the teachings in this book are as timely and thoughtful as ever for your personal Old Testament study. Authors Lloyd D. Newell and Robert L. Millet serve as guides on a scriptural tour from Genesis through Malachi. A verse of scripture is presented for each day of the year along with fresh insights and...

The Old Testament Study Guide is a comprehensive, question and- answer commentary that draws from thousands of the very best insights about this book of scripture. It provides full scripture text...

The Old Testament Study Guide is a comprehensive, question and- answer commentary that draws from thousands of the very best insights about this book of scripture. It provides full scripture text for the most salient chapters of the Old Testament—primarily those covered in Church curriculum— helping readers focus their attention on the sections that will most strengthen their testimonies of the gospel of Jesus Christ. With the Old Testament scripture side-by-side with powerful insights and...

Let’s Talk about the Book of Abraham is part of the Let’s Talk About series—small, approachable books on important Latter-day Saint topics, written by trusted, faithful scholars who can thoroughly...

Let’s Talk about the Book of Abraham is part of the Let’s Talk About series—small, approachable books on important Latter-day Saint topics, written by trusted, faithful scholars who can thoroughly explain crucial issues in a digestible way. For people who have sincere questions and are seeking answers, this series will provide access to the some of the best thinking in the Church. Let’s Talk about the Book of Abraham begins with various stories related to the book of Abraham to help readers...

Along with tens of thousands of others who don't want to miss enlightening scripture insights, enjoy a new approach to studying the New Testament! Emily Belle Freeman and David Butler, hosts of the...

Along with tens of thousands of others who don't want to miss enlightening scripture insights, enjoy a new approach to studying the New Testament! Emily Belle Freeman and David Butler, hosts of the popular YouTube scripture-study channel Don't Miss This, explore the significance of one verse from each chapter of the New Testament, showing you how to dig deep and find personal application of God's word. Paired with short, devotional-style lessons, their love for the scriptures and...

What do the Gospels tell us about the life and teachings of Jesus that is pertinent to us today? How can the testimonies of the early Church leaders strengthen our own testimonies of the living...

What do the Gospels tell us about the life and teachings of Jesus that is pertinent to us today? How can the testimonies of the early Church leaders strengthen our own testimonies of the living Christ? Although much has been written about the testimonies of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and their accounts of the Savior's ministry, Verse by Verse: the Four Gospels is the most comprehensive, useful, and easily read volume prepared on the New Testament gospels in recent decades. A thorough...

In Verse by Verse: Acts through Revelation , Kelly Ogden and Andrew Skinner explain the doctrines taught by the ancient apostles on a wide variety of subjects, including the divinity of Christ,...

In Verse by Verse: Acts through Revelation , Kelly Ogden and Andrew Skinner explain the doctrines taught by the ancient apostles on a wide variety of subjects, including the divinity of Christ, charity, faith and works, grace, the pre-mortal world, the Resurrection, the Last Days, and other vital topics. They demonstrate repeatedly the harmony between the teachings of the ancient apostles and the principles of the gospel restored through Joseph Smith. This book will be treasured by all who...

Favorite characters and scenes from more than eighty stories in the Old and New Testaments come to life in a vividly illustrated reader for the entire family. This companion volume to the...

Favorite characters and scenes from more than eighty stories in the Old and New Testaments come to life in a vividly illustrated reader for the entire family. This companion volume to the bestseller, Illustrated Book of Mormon Stories, is written in accessible language and accompanied by nearly 100 full-color illustrations and photographs. With a Latter-day Saint perspective in mind, the book also includes background information, explanations, and definitions to help your family understand the...

What does a cimeter look like?How many different animals are mentioned in the Book of Mormon?Find out the answers to these and other questions in this vividly illustrated reader for the entire...

What does a cimeter look like?How many different animals are mentioned in the Book of Mormon?Find out the answers to these and other questions in this vividly illustrated reader for the entire family. Expressive illustrations, color photographs, background information, and definitions will help your family understand the significance of each scripture story. A section on the gold plates and how they came to be translated and published as the Book of Mormon is also included. Perfect for bedtime...