Did you know: A DNA study by Emory University, accepted by the Smithsonian, acknowledges that some Native Americans have ancestry in common with the peoples in modern Israel and the Mediterranean area. There are two hills called Cumorah. One hill located in the Land of Desolation where the final battles of both the Jaredites and Nephities took place; another twenty-five hundred miles north where Moroni buried the abridgement of the Book of Mormon. Find out why!

From a young age and throughout His ministry, Jesus Christ asked questions: deep questions, thought-provoking questions. He asked questions of future Apostles and the Samaritan woman, of those who didn't believe and those seeking miracles. We often think of our relationship with God in terms of us being the questioner approaching the great Answerer. But what if He is actually the great Questioner, and we are intended to wrestle—not to receive the answers from Him, but to give them? Bestselling...

Drawing upon her unique life experiences, Sister Reyna Aburto invites readers to join with her in strengthening Christ's Church. Through her relatable style and humble approach, Sister Aburto shares her insights about growing up in Nicaragua, losing her brother in a devastating earthquake, having a spouse struggle with addiction, dealing with divorce and single parenting, joining the Church, and developing a deep conviction of the Savior's love and the transcendent power of His atoning...

Susan Evans McCloud is a prolific and versatile writer, with over fifty published books that range from historical fiction to mystery, nonfiction, and children’s literature. She writes her own column for Deseret News and has created many programs and songs for the Church’s Young Women, seminary, genealogy, and other programs. She is poetic yet precise in her writing and research and offers outstanding examples of literature at its best. She is also...

Who's Your Hero? teaches young children about heroic examples from the Book of Mormon, but even more: At the end of each scripture story, children will learn a timely heroic lessons for today. For example, Captain Moroni finds spiritual protection in praying and studying his scriptures (just like he provided physical protection by equipping himself and his soldiers with full armor), and Mormon does a thorough job on is homework and chores (just like he did a thorough job in abridging all the...

Help your children learn to love the scriptures with this fully illustrated storybook! From Lehi to Moroni condenses important stories from The Book of Mormon, so that children can get to know and love it. This storybook is perfect for bedtime, for reading during sacrament meeting, and as part of family scripture study. The engaging and detailed illustrations will ensure From Lehi to Moroni is picked up and read over and over again.

A combination of our best selling items of nursery aged games and file folder activities! Designed for preschool aged children. The Busy Book For Tiny Tots has 7 different File Folder Games and 5 easy non-reading games on reproduceable black and white pages. The ideas are clearly outlined and are easy to assemble and use.  Includes:Family FacesCatch A ColorPick A ProphetMissionary Mix 'n' MatchFamilies Are ForeverSheep SortersHappy HeartsNephi's Ship ShapesManger MatchWagon RacersFunny...

A beloved classic comes to life with this beautiful family deluxe edition of the bestselling books. Featuring full-color illustrations and colored text to easily distinguish between scripture and commentary, this new set makes a thoughtful and timeless gift for family, friends, and teachers. Full of priceless doctrinal insights, these gorgeous volumes are sure to become treasured family keepsakes.

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf has earned a reputation among members of the Church for using his decades of experience as a pilot to draw gospel metaphors. He has even joked about the frequency of the phenomenon from the pulpit, once noting that a congregation may be asking, "What does this have to do with an airplane?" President Uchtdorf's ability to draw on real-life experience and share easily interpreted analogies has endeared him to Church members the world over.This new book brings...

"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...

Dads are there for us in big moments and small, filling us with the confidence that we can handle anything that comes our way—with their help, of course. With fun illustrations depicting many of the simple ways dads teach and guide us, this short book will help you express to your dad just how much he means. "Because of you, Dad, I feel 10 feet tall, like I can tackle anything. And I know I have shoulders to ride on when I get tired. I know what and who I want to be when I grow up. I believe I...

The Nativity story is full of some of the greatest examples of all time. My Nativity Friends brings the heroes in this story to life and shows us how even the smallest child can follow their examples. On each page, children will enjoy getting to know somebody from the Nativity story and will learn one short story about these heroes. Delightful illustrations and simple, straightforward teachings make this the perfect Christmas addition for your children's libraries.

Help Primary children develop the enthusiasm and skills to serve a mission with helpful tips and fun activities designed just for them. This pamphlet will inspire them to invite friends to Church activities, pay a full tithe, begin their mission fund, enjoy the scriptures, and learn many more fantastic concepts they need to know to be a missionary today.

The fact that women are not ordained to the priesthood in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is for some a sticking point, a hot topic, even a potential media controversy. Others aren't troubled by the issue at all. But wherever you fall on that spectrum, you'll be fascinated by this doctrinal exploration of a topic that is crucial for both women and men to understand. In Women and the Priesthood, Sheri Dew discusses the varying responsibilities of men and women in the context of...

Although anyone can feel the power of the Holy Ghost and be guided by it, it's not until baptism that we are promised the gift of the Holy Ghost: the Holy Ghost will stay with us at all times if we are worthy to receive Him. This is a promise so incredible that at times it can be hard to wrap our minds around, much less apply. What, exactly, does it mean to have the gift of the Holy Ghost daily, and how can it help us? Following up David Butler's bestselling Almighty and Redeemer, this...

For all its advances, our secular age has also weakened ties to religious belief and affiliation, and Latter-day Saints have not been immune. In recent years, many faithful Church members have encountered challenging aspects of Church history, belief, or practice. Feeling isolated, alienated, or misled, some struggle to stay. Some simply leave. Many search for a reliable and faithful place to work through their questions. The abundance of information online can leave them frustrated.Planted...

Are you finding it difficult to write something in your journal every day? Do you yearn to have spiritual moments more often? Finding the Lord in All Things is a quick and easy solution to the task of daily journaling. With three years and 365 questions, this journal can help you see your spiritual progression, and will become a treasured keepsake.

Simplify and make personal and family scripture study more meaningful with David J. Ridge's newly released Book of Mormon Made Easier Study Guide - Come Follow Me Edition. Formatted as a companion to The Church of Jesus Christ's Book of Mormon 2020 course of study and its Come, Follow Me study guides, this three-volume set, which includes the complete text of the Book of Mormon, is a valuable resource that includes in-the-verse notes and additional insights and commentary from the...

The powers of heaven are very real and can dramatically influence the course of events in a person?? life. In our relationship with Deity, the powers of heaven include any influence or power (inspiration, gift of the spirit, power of the priesthood, etc.) which is governed by God and operates in our behalf. A study of the scriptures reveals that the ways the powers of heaven can assist mortal men are virtually unlimited.A fin de alcanzar nuestro m?ximo potencial en esta vida, debemos aprender...

Discover a wealth of ancient writings that can add depth to and enhance your study of the scriptures. Popular speaker and BYU professor Jared W. Ludlow examines each book in the apocrypha from an LDS view to show you what we can learn from these stories and how they relate to our own history and beliefs. Easy to read and filled with spiritual insights!

"What do you believe?" The stranger yelled as he grabbed my hand.There I was. The stage was set. I was up to bat. This was the opportunity I had been trained for, right? The made-up scenario from seminary that was now actually happening. My missionary moment. My mind raced but all I could focus on was, "What DID I believe?"The Articles of Faith, our quick go-to for what we believe, starts at number one with faith in "God the Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost." But...

Joseph Smith Senior, father of the Prophet Joseph Smith, is a well-loved figure. Known for his humble demeanor and unfailing loyalty to his son, Joseph Senior quietly and faithfully moved through the background of the Restoration as a man devout to God. But what of the fathers of other latter-day prophets? Perhaps their stories are lesser known, but the fathers of the prophets are diverse and influential. In a world where the role of fatherhood is increasingly maligned, marginalized, and even...

It only takes a few taps on a mobile device for a curious young child to find an endless supply of deviant, hard-core, and addicting pornography—all for free. Unfortunately, many young kids are being exposed to pornography without the slightest clue that it can damage their developing minds. Good Pictures Bad Pictures is a comfortable, read-aloud story about a mom and dad who teach their child what pornography is, why it’s dangerous, and how to reject it. Using easy-to-understand science and...

You've never seen the stories of the prophets like this before! Shine a light behind the pages and be dazzled as hidden images appear before your eyes. The interactive pages bring to life stories of ancient and modern prophets your children will love. The questions posed on each spread will lead to learning and discussion that parents will love, too. Children of all ages will be delighted to illuminate the pages and see how God speaks to prophets, how prophets guided their people, and much...

For the woman in the temple courtyard, He knelt close as Emmanuel; for David, He tenderly cared like a Shepherd; for Nathanael, He showed His strength as a King. Jesus is given over a hundred unique names in scripture. Each one of them tells a story—a story about who He is, what He does, and how He shows up in our individual lives. The name Redeemer comes from a Hebrew word that means someone who will rescue or save by any means. Some days that is as a sacrificing Lamb, and other days it is as...

Follow the prophets’ call and learn how to use your social media skills for good! This comprehensive guide shows you how to kindly and respectfully spread the good news of the gospel through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, your blog, and in many other ways. Perfect for leaders or the everyday Saint, it will help your whole family become modern member missionaries!Paperback80 pages5.5 x 0.2 x 7.6 inches

Ming wishes for three things at Christmas. First, to sing in the school Christmas choir. Second, to have a Christmas tree like the one in the department store window. And third, to feel she belongs somewhere. As a daughter of immigrants in 1930s California, Ming is often treated differently than other children at school. She's pointedly not invited to sing in the Christmas choir. At home, when Ming lobbies her parents for a Christmas tree, her mother scolds her for trying to be American. Ming...

It's True tells of Tom's initial reaction, what he learned about the Mormons and what he discovered - that the LDS people are, indeed, Christians and the precepts they teach are true. "Not in a million years would we have dreamed that this was the place for us. However, the peace that we are experiencing tells us that we are exactly where we belong." Tom and Maggie Scott

This fun idea book is full of games, lesson ideas and helps for the CTR children ages 4-7. It is a SUPER family home evening supplement for families with young children. Gospel Games, CTR A Vol. 1 has 10 different gospel activities and games for children The ideas have been clearly outlined an are easy to assemble and use to enhance your Primary Lesson or with your family for Family Home Evening. Includes:Choose The RightFun Family BingoPray TodayMissionary Tie Mix UpFootsteps to the...

LDSBookstore.com Book Club December 2020 Pick! Click here to join. Travel back in time to the world of the New Testament with two experienced teachers, David J. Ridges and Dr. Taylor Halverson. Designed for students and teachers of the scriptures, this commentary explains the cultural and historical background of many influential New Testament events to highlight the Savior’s inspired methods of teaching. Learn from His example to bless your family and friends as you sit at the feet of the...

Primary Clip Smart clip art activity book is especially designed for leaders and teachers in Primary who are in a hurry and need a fun and creative touch to complete their handouts, games, reminders and projects. By combining these illustrations, you can create the unique design you had in mind. Fun art, creative certificates, bookmarks, hats, stationary, blank handout cards, reminders and games make this clip art book a must for any Primary worker. Have fun making your projects look exciting...

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...

LDSBookstore.com Book Club November 2020 Pick! Click here to join.We are navigating an era where digital interactions and political polarization are on the rise. Too often the collateral damage is our emotional health. Isolation can kill people from the inside out. But there is an antidote. Through stories, analogies, and humor, I See You invites each of us to face the battle against separation head-on. As we commit to listen, protect, and love each other more fiercely, we will see those...

I wrote this book because I know too many people who are giving up! One discouraged friend said, "I can't do this Mormon thing. I've tried, and the expectations are just way too high." . . . I know returned missionaries who spent their entire missions teaching about the Atonement, but now they have made some mistakes and feel like the Atonement won't work for them. I know people who have gone to the temple to be sealed and then never returned. I know others who are feeling burned out in their...

Why can’t I seem to conquer weaknesses that plague me?” “How do I know if I’m receiving revelation?” “Will the Lord forgive me after what I’ve done?” “Why can’t we seem to get ahead financially even though we faithfully pay our tithing?” “What if the Church’s position on gay marriage bothers me?”Those are just a handful of the countless questions Sheri Dew has heard people ask over the years. “May I answer these questions,” she writes, “and any questions you may have, by posing a different...

When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—This is My beloved Son. Hear Him! This is the remarkable experience of a fourteen-year-old boy who followed a spiritual prompting and called upon God for wisdom and guidance. He was answered with a vision of nearly unequaled grandeur. Inspired by Joseph Smith's simple yet powerful...