"The laws or truths I will share in this book are not merely ideas I have studied and examined; they are the very essence of my life's experiences." - President Russell M. Nelson It is a rare...

"The laws or truths I will share in this book are not merely ideas I have studied and examined; they are the very essence of my life's experiences." - President Russell M. Nelson It is a rare opportunity to learn from the wisdom of one who has witnessed a century of life, including all of its joys, sorrows, changes, and unchanging truths. It is even rarer to have such a witness from a prophet of God. Having been first called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1984, President Russell M....

This LDSBookstore.com exclusive is a beautifully designed booklet created to help prepare for baptism through fun activities and illustrations. Our booklet measures 5.5" by 8.5" and includes 22...

This LDSBookstore.com exclusive is a beautifully designed booklet created to help prepare for baptism through fun activities and illustrations. Our booklet measures 5.5" by 8.5" and includes 22 colorful pages focusing on baptism preparation."Born of a mortal mother, Jesus was baptized to fulfill His Father's commandment that sons and daughters of God should be baptized. He set the example for all of us to humble ourselves before our Heavenly Father. We are all welcome to come into the waters...

We all know that actions speak louder than words. We may say “I love you,” but do our actions back up that claim? Elder Lynn G. Robbins teaches us that love is more than a feeling — it is a...

We all know that actions speak louder than words. We may say “I love you,” but do our actions back up that claim? Elder Lynn G. Robbins teaches us that love is more than a feeling — it is a commitment, a promise to be responsible, respectful, and responsive to the needs and experiences of others. And like any other action we undertake, perfecting the act of love requires a lifetime of practice and good choices. As Elder Robbins teaches, the daily choices we make in our marriages and families...

Throughout His life, the Savior showed an unlimited capacity for compassion as He blessed, lifted, and healed people wherever He went. His focus was to love and serve everyone around Him, then and...

Throughout His life, the Savior showed an unlimited capacity for compassion as He blessed, lifted, and healed people wherever He went. His focus was to love and serve everyone around Him, then and now. Both through His treatment of others and through the loving gifts that He has provided us to guide us back to Him, Christ continually demonstrates compassion for each of God’s children and invites us to do the same. In Compassion: The Great Healer’s Art, Elder Ulisses Soares teaches that just as...

As both the scriptures and modern-day prophets have taught, this life is the time for us "to prepare to meet God" (Alma 34:32). Beyond that, each day of this life offers opportunities to decide how...

As both the scriptures and modern-day prophets have taught, this life is the time for us "to prepare to meet God" (Alma 34:32). Beyond that, each day of this life offers opportunities to decide how we want to live both now and for eternity. In this concise, approachable book, President Russell M. Nelson shares crucial teaching with the rising generation about making choices now that will lead to true and lasting joy. Sure to instill confidence and inspire faith, this message from a beloved...

In Let's Talk about Faith and Intellect, Terryl Givens, who has written broadly to both academic and general audiences, examines the sometimes-tense relationship between these seeming opposites,...

In Let's Talk about Faith and Intellect, Terryl Givens, who has written broadly to both academic and general audiences, examines the sometimes-tense relationship between these seeming opposites, arguing that intellect and faith work hand-in-hand to draw us closer to Christ and His gospel. Faith is not just a hopeful leap into the dark or wishful thinking against the grain of evidence. A thoughtful, reflective faith considers the findings of science, the lessons of history, the insights of...

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...

Bonnie's family has a special guest over for dinner—an Apostle of the Lord! When Bonnie is asked to go feed the chickens, she doesn't want to, but Elder Perry volunteers to go with her. On the trip...

Bonnie's family has a special guest over for dinner—an Apostle of the Lord! When Bonnie is asked to go feed the chickens, she doesn't want to, but Elder Perry volunteers to go with her. On the trip to do a normal, everyday chore under extraordinary circumstances, Bonnie learns a valuable lesson about light, hope, and the power of example. In this beautifully illustrated children's book, Sister Bonnie Cordon shares a personal experience and her testimony of the difference a focused, Christlike...

Making Sense of Your Patriarchal Blessing shares the historical background of how patriarchal blessings came about in the Church as well as principles and perspectives for understanding your...

Making Sense of Your Patriarchal Blessing shares the historical background of how patriarchal blessings came about in the Church as well as principles and perspectives for understanding your patriarchal blessing. What do its promises mean? When will they be fulfilled? By approaching our blessings as mysteries of God, as personal scripture, and as promises with conditions, we can receive additional revelation, increase our understanding of God's ways and timing, and witness His dealings in our...

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...

The separation of death is hard for everyone—but especially for children who have never experienced it before. This beautiful and empathetic new book helps children who have lost a loved one process...

The separation of death is hard for everyone—but especially for children who have never experienced it before. This beautiful and empathetic new book helps children who have lost a loved one process their emotions, recognize their loss, and understand Christ's role in overcoming death and in physical and emotional healing.

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...

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...

Grow in faith and testimony with this special gospel study journal. It includes 52 weeks of guided study to help you draw closer to the Savior. Each week includes four pages to fill out. Every four...

Grow in faith and testimony with this special gospel study journal. It includes 52 weeks of guided study to help you draw closer to the Savior. Each week includes four pages to fill out. Every four weeks, fill out our goal-tracking pages to see how you're doing. You'll find thought-provoking questions, note-taking space, inspiring quotes from Church leaders, and other tools to help encourage you as you study the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Many would consider Paul to be the greatest missionary of all time, but it is what he taught, in both his sermons and his epistles, that is truly priceless. And yet, many Latter-day Saints find...

Many would consider Paul to be the greatest missionary of all time, but it is what he taught, in both his sermons and his epistles, that is truly priceless. And yet, many Latter-day Saints find Paul's writings difficult to fully understand. Becoming New focuses on distinctive doctrinal truths found in Paul's teachings, including insights from the Prophet Joseph Smith and other modern-day prophets. Robert L. Millet has shared Paul's teachings for more than forty years and advocates that Paul...

In his decades as a teacher and an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland has often shared remarkable insights gleaned from his study of the New Testament. Our Day Star Rising...

In his decades as a teacher and an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland has often shared remarkable insights gleaned from his study of the New Testament. Our Day Star Rising compiles these insights: those about the history and context of the New Testament as well as teachings from the New Testament, wherein he uses its verses to cast new light on various doctrinal themes. Among the many names of Christ is the Day Star—the sun—that "shineth in a dark place until the day...