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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...

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...

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...

Why did Jesus teach in parables? Because some will have eyes to see and ears to hear, and others will not (see Matthew 13:10-17). That was clearly the case in His day, so how well do we really...

Why did Jesus teach in parables? Because some will have eyes to see and ears to hear, and others will not (see Matthew 13:10-17). That was clearly the case in His day, so how well do we really understand His many parables today? In The Parable of Jesus, Elder Gerald N. Lund shares not only the ancient context and setting in which each parable was taught, but also illuminates the language and layers found within the parables, helping us see the application for our own lives today. As we seek...

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...

Following the all-time bestselling LDS boardbook is this darling companion boardbook, featuring 16 new stories from the Book of Mormon, including Lehi's Dream, Alma and Amulek in Prison, King...

Following the all-time bestselling LDS boardbook is this darling companion boardbook, featuring 16 new stories from the Book of Mormon, including Lehi's Dream, Alma and Amulek in Prison, King Lamoni, Captain Moroni and the Title of Liberty, and many others.Your preschool children and grandchildren will delight in these simplified versions of favorite Book of Mormon stories. Author Deanna Buck retells the familiar events in "read-aloud" language, More of My First Book of Mormon Stories will...

Your children and grandchildren will delight in the colorful pictures and simplified writing. You'll love its durability.Retold by Deanna Draper Buck, these abbreviated stories present twenty of the...

Your children and grandchildren will delight in the colorful pictures and simplified writing. You'll love its durability.Retold by Deanna Draper Buck, these abbreviated stories present twenty of the best-known scriptural accounts from the Book of Mormon, as well as an additional story of Joseph Smith and Moroni. The author retells the familiar events in “read aloud” language that will entertain as it teaches. Stories include “Lehi Was a Prophet,” “King Benjamin,” and “The People of Ammon.”...

Let the creators of Ites help prepare your children for baptism in a fun, new, interactive way!Discover an easy way to prepare children for baptism through an engaging graphic layout, kid-friendly...

Let the creators of Ites help prepare your children for baptism in a fun, new, interactive way!Discover an easy way to prepare children for baptism through an engaging graphic layout, kid-friendly activities, and fun questions.Help children remember the baptismal promises they've made and open the door for meaningful discussion about baptism, the Savior, and Heavenly Father's plan of salvation.Empower children to feel confident about being baptized as you go through short sections that are...

Introduce your little ones to some of the many parables Jesus taught during His mortal ministry in this new book by Brooke Malia Mann. Follow along with Jesus’s teachings about the wise man and the...

Introduce your little ones to some of the many parables Jesus taught during His mortal ministry in this new book by Brooke Malia Mann. Follow along with Jesus’s teachings about the wise man and the foolish man, the ten virgins, the prodigal son, and many more. With approachable text and colorful artwork, Teachings of Jesus is the perfect uplifting book for you to read with your children or that your children can read themselves.

“There is beauty all around when there’s love at home.” With colorful illustrations and simple text, Love at Home is a board book to remind us that any house can be a home when it’s filled with...

“There is beauty all around when there’s love at home.” With colorful illustrations and simple text, Love at Home is a board book to remind us that any house can be a home when it’s filled with love. The illustrations are by Alex Obering of Colorly Love.