LDS Books

Help connect your family with Church history with this fun resource book. Full of FHE games, activities, and ideas, it's great for both Church and home use. Each book not only contains the lesson plans, but printouts you can copy and use over and over again.  Church History Fun and Games is packed with 10 different games and activities to enrich your Family Home Evening and Primary Sharing Times or lessons. The ideas are clearly outlined and are easy to assemble and use. ...

Hoping for more from your temple worship? This informative book will help you gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the temple by examining temple symbols that point directly to the Atonement. These symbols are all around, in ancient scriptures, cultural motifs, and architectural details. Learn how to recognize them and allow their meanings to bring you closer to Christ.

Mothers everywhere will love this short booklet celebrating all they do. Written by renowned author Carol Lynn Pearson, these eight true experiences from her life will warm the heart of every mother as she reads and remembers the precious moments in her own mothering career. Honor your mother with this beautiful tribute to motherhood and let her know how much you appreciate those little moments.Paperback16 pages8.5 x 5.5 x 0.1 inches

Expand your musical talents and bring the hymns to life! Handy for beginning organists with a piano background, this quick-start guide will teach you which keyboard to use, what buttons to push, and how to play the pedals. Complete with hymns adapted for the organ, LDS Organ Playing will give you the tools you need to become successful and confident on the bench.48 pages8.5 x 11 inches ...

As the Lord hastens His work, the Second Coming draws closer with every day. This comprehensive book provides insights into the events preceding His coming and the order in which they must happen. Understanding these events—from natural disasters to the gathering of Israel to Adam-ondi-ahman—will invite the Spirit's assurance and help you confidently prepare to receive the King.Paperback192 pages6.1 x 0.5 x 9 inches

The Essential Mormon Cookbook and its follow-up volume, Essential Mormon Celebrations, were runaway bestsellers-they sold over 123,000 copies! Now you can find every delicious "secret combination" in this new, combined collection of homestyle recipes. The Essential Mormon Cookbook (Combined Edition), contains every recipe from both books; essentials like Christmas Morning casserole, pot roast with potatoes and gravy, and Brigham City peach cobbler are here, as are favorites from Essential...

We know that George Washington was a moral man and an inspiring leader, but did he possibly know more than we suppose? Was he a national covenant maker like Moses, Abraham, Lehi, or Captain Moroni? did he understand that he was fighting for the liberty of a promised land protected by God, a place where the Lord's holy temples could be built?The Washington Hypothesis explores the intriguing evidence that Washington and the other Founding Fathers knew the Lord had a greater purpose for America....

The scriptures proclaim that "God is the same yesterday, today, and forever" (Mormon 9:9). In his latest book, Elder M. Russell Ballard attests to the truth of that statement by combining his words with teachings from his grandfathers, Hyrum Mack Smith and Melvin J. Ballard. What makes this combination unique is that all three of these men have served as members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. "In preparing this work," writes Elder...

Learn exciting and little-known information about what happened to the children of Israel when they were scattered. Vaughn E. Hansen pieces together fact and legend to show how the Israelites came to European countries, especially Great Britain, early on and laid a foundation of nobility and faith that has survived for over 2,400 years. Find a deeper appreciation for your personal heritage with this timely book.Paperback144 pages0.5 x 5.5 x 8.5 inches

"Have you been changed by grace?" In this insightful book, Brad Wilcox explores this life-altering question in depth. Christians throughout the centuries have used grace to describe God's favor, goodwill, and love. However, grace is more than a description of God's attributes. It is the help, power, and strength He offers as we choose to engage with Him in striving to attain those attributes. It is the help, power, and strength He offers as we choose to engage with Him in striving to attain...

Invited the Spirit into your bedtime routine as you introduce your children to some of the best-loved Book of Mormon heroes. Tuck your little ones in with a song by renowned musical artist Janice Kapp Perry and companion tales of Nephi, Abinadi, the Stripling Warriors, and many more! Each illustrated short story is designed to be read aloud in just a few minutes, but the legacy of this timeless treasury of truth in work and song will last a lifetime.Bonus CD includes recorded stories and...

Dallin H. Oaks may not have seemed the likeliest choice to become an Apostle. His life path had been anything but conventional. He was only seven when his mother became a widow. His young adulthood saw him joining the National Guard and marrying at nineteen. But all along that path, the Lord was preparing him for the call that would eventually come. This engaging biography by noted historian Richard E. Turley, Jr. takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the life of an extraordinary...

Now children can have loads of fun as they learn about the Latter-day Saint pioneers who crossed the plains to live in the West. With 89 activities—mazes, word searches, dot-to-dots, coloring pages, crosswords, matching pictures, and much more—this book will provide many hours of quiet entertainment.

From Eve to Esther, from the Samaritan woman at the well to the widow with her two mites, many women in the Bible have made courageous choices. All through the ages, women have chosen to help, to solve problems, to stand up for others, to strengthen families, and to follow God no matter what. Girls Who Choose God invites young readers (and those who love them) to make important choices of their own, following the examples of great women in the scriptures. With breathtaking illustrations,...

Six-year-old Alice would rather get toys than a book any day. But when her grandfather explains that this book is different, Alice begins to see why their first-edition Book of Mormon and it's stories are so special to her family. Set during the holidays in the early 1900s, this charming kids story is the perfect picture book to read with your children as you gather round the Christmas tree."Have you heard the story about the book that saved Christmas?" Papa asked.When six-year-old Alice asks...

The scriptures tell us to “feast upon the words of Christ,” for they “will tell you all things what ye should do”(2 Nephi 32:3). This advice has been echoed by modern prophets, who have encouraged us to study the scriptures each day and to record our thoughts and experiences regularly in a journal. The Doctrine and Covenants and Pearl of Great Price Journal Editions can help with both your daily study and your journaling efforts. All the text of the Doctrine and Covenants and Pearl of Great...

Drawing from the very best of Hugh Nibley, this collection of excerpts feels more like a guided tour through a brilliant mind than a quote book. Arranged thematically, it covers the highlights of Nibley's best thinking and writing on everything from the Creation, through ancient people, times, and documents, to modern-day prophets and righteous living today. Two features give great insight into the man and his life's work: a very personal life sketch about Hugh Nibley written by his grandson,...

Life is a performance whether you're on the field, in the courtroom, or running a household. But many of us, when asked to perform, are overcome by fear. We lose our confidence and allow our insecurities to hinder us. In The Fearless Mind, sports psychologist Craig Manning teaches you how to beat mediocrity and embrace greatness. With many years of experience as a pro tennis player, collegiate tennis coach, and doctor of philosophy, Dr. Manning will help you overcome your fears, expel anxiety,...

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...

Use this notebook to take notes during your important Sabbath Day classes and meetings! What a great way to write about, and keep record of, the important things you learn at church.

Produced out of a desire to help others better prepare for adversity and learn the great power, strength, and support available through Jesus Christ, Putting on the Armor of God is considered by the author as his finest work. When we understand the adversary, his methods and modern and ancient arguments, we are prepared to resist them. That proper defense is the armor of God. This book, if read properly and understood, is a great prevention tool in our war against Satan.Paperback302 pages0.8 x...

Latter-day Saint women actively participated in the Restoration, and their voices and testimonies need to be included in Church history. The Witness of Women helps accomplish that. Teachers, parents, gospel scholars, and every member seeking a connection with the women of our past will relish discovering the vital role that women played in the Restoration.Through short, first-person experiences and testimonies helpfully organized by topic, readers will now be ale to learn directly from women...

This booklet uses testimony pearls as a metaphor for many different things, including the shining of a testimony. This little book not only teaches young girls about baptism, but allows them to track scripture reading, and to put photos and thoughts from baptism. There is even a morning and night prayer chart. This book is truly the perfect gift to help young girls grow and learn as they commemorate their baptism.

Enjoy a happier, healthier life—starting with an attitude of gratitude! Research and revelation have both declared that staying thankful results in a host of benefits and blessings. You will be grateful for this book which contains a full month of ideas, quotes, and scriptures to get you feeling more grateful and help you see the Lord’s hand in your life.Paperback128 pages4.9 x 0.5 x 6.9 inches

Designed for teachers, home schools and families in teaching and enhancing the learning atmosphere year round. Created mainly for the primary grades, it can also be used for younger and older children as well. Games activities and puzzles have been designed for fun and enjoyment as well as skill development. Activities For All Seasons is a 64 page book with 18 holiday games. The ideas are clearly outlined and are easy to assemble and use. Includes:Halloween Mix 'n' MatchFolder Game - Spooky...

On a mission to bomb a French bridge and slow down Hitler's retreating army, U.S. bomber pilot Wendell B. Terry miraculously survived a harrowing parachute jump after his plan was hit by enemy fire. Scorched by the burning plane, he landed amid German SS troops and soon found himself in a German prisoner-of-war camp. He shared a cement room with 23 other prisoners. He lived with a dirt floor, no heat to ward off the bitter cold, one small window, and not much to do. To make matters worse,...

Can you see the prophecies being fulfilled all around you? From societal advancements and religious movements to the physical signs and wonders that foretell Christ’s return, God is clearly preparing our world for the next phase of His plan. Illuminating and informative, this comprehensive volume will help you prepare yourself and your loved ones for life in these turbulent but blessed last days.

War never changes, but it changes us. Assistant Professor of National Security Affairs David Spencer takes an in-depth look at the political intrigues and military tactics in the war chapters of the book of Alma. See how the conflicts compare to modern military strategies and how they transformed ancient society. It will change the way you think about the Book of Mormon and its peoples.Paperback176 pages5.9 x 0.6 x 8.9 inches

Focusing on heroines from the Bible and Book of Mormon, this fun, engaging book not only tells the stories of these heroes but also shows girls how they can be like these noble scripture women. Girls will learn how to choose between good and best, just as Eve did in the Garden of Eden. They will be inspired to "go the extra mile" when they serve someone, just as Rebekah did when she offered to give water to all those thirsty camels.With seven stories in all, plus application pages and family...

Sometimes it seems impossible to find answers for life's important decisions. Even after praying, it can be difficult to discern the Spirit's voice from the other voices around us. Using his own special insights and his experience as a psychotherapist, Kevin Hinckley helps you answer the question we've all asked at one time or another: Is it a prompting, or is it just me?Paperback144 pages9 x 6 x 0.4 inches

"Each time a line of truth comes to us, we get to choose what we will do about it," writes President Henry B. Eyring. "If we try hard to do what that truth requires of us, God will send more light and more truth. It will go on, line after line, as long as we choose to obey the truth." In this classic collection of quotations from President Eyring, eternal truths are presented a line or two at a time, giving us opportunity to ponder, to learn, and to grow. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations...

Meet new, exciting ites—now from the Bible! Israelites, Canaanites, Hittites, and more—the Bible is filled with ites! From Adam to Zacharias, the people of the Bible teach us powerful lessons. Whether their stories are already family favorites, like those of Noah and Jonah, or less familiar, such as the story of Lydia, the seller of purple, each one will help your family make good decisions and follow the Lord. Packed with fun facts, insightful lessons, and all-new activities, this engaging...

Even your youngest readers will love these scripture stories! From Anna to Zahara, you'll meet new friends and see your favorite Book of Mormon heroes in a whole new light. And with scripture passages, activities, and fun facts to go along with each story, this book is a perfect companion for family scripture study, primary, or family home evening.

Draw closer to the Savior as you set aside a few minutes each day to celebrate the season with your family using this inspiring, fun-filled countdown to Christmas as your guide. From Christmas songs to holiday stories to activities for old and young alike, this compilation of Christ-centered ideas is designed with one goal in mind: to bring families closer together and closer to Christ this holiday season. Whether you're taking a quick moment to connect or are engaging in a longer opportunity...

In President Packer's characteristic warmth and authoritative manner, he examines in appropriate detail the doctrines and practices surrounding the holy temples that dot the world. This timely and valuable book will help members at every stage of life as it focuses on a temple's purpose, beauty, and the blessings it offers.Part one offers the Lord's invitation: “Come to the temple.” It sets forth the requirements for attendance basically, preparation through worthiness and the attitude and...

When doctors gave him 6 months to live, John Pontius (author of Visions of Glory) created a blog to leave his testimony with his children. However, thousands of followers of “UnBlog My Soul” were touched. Share in the journey as Pontius expresses his love and understanding of the gospel in a clear, beautiful way. This book compiles the most compelling blog entries and weaves the narrative of his journey to the veil.Paperback288 pages0.8 x 6 x 8.8 inches