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Thelma’s Way, Tennessee, might as well be a foreign mission according to Elder Trust Williams. It’s a town known for a bunch of Mormons who got lost on their way out of Nauvoo, famous for some bad ham that got Parley P. Pratt sick enough to stay a while. Take the local branch: Brother Heck takes...

Isaiah’s writings have been described as the “Brussels sprouts of the scriptures.” We know they’re good for us — the Savior commanded us to “search” them “diligently” — but some of us read them reluctantly, hurriedly . . . or not at all. Perhaps we’re overwhelmed by the complexity...

This book presents the major LDS beliefs and teachings about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and emphasizes how to apply and live these principles. Specifically, this book concentrates on the truths that lead toward the path of eternal life and salvation.

On the plains of Texas and Oklahoma, homesteaders planted groves of slender shoots that would grow into pecan trees. These were called "grandchildren groves" because only the farmers' grandchildren would enjoy the fruit of their labors—pecan trees take a lifetime to mature. Some farmers felt...

"ELIAS" was begun in the spring of 1900, and was first published in the autumn of 1904, when an edition de luxe, limited to one hundred and fifty copies, and two less pretentious editions, were subscribed for by friends of the author. He was hardly a party to the project, the initial step being taken...

Approaching Zion is LDS scholar and social critic Hugh Nibley's most popular book. More accessible than many of his scholarly works, it is replete with Nibley's trademark humor and startling insights into history, religion and life. Well known and beloved in its text form, most of the essays in this...

BYU Studies volume 49, no. 4, features six articles, leading off with Jeffrey Chadwick’s article exploring the date of birth of Jesus Christ. He uses historical and scriptural evidence to propose that Christ was born in December 5 B.C. Next in the issue is an excerpt from a forthcoming book...

As early as 1820, Joseph Smith challenged the world with a new concept of God, a concept that Latter-day Saints, even today, have not understood. Nor have we comprehended and seen it in its proper relationship to the gospel. This book teaches the distinct doctrines regarding the nature of God into...

The third in a trilogy of books relating to the Atonement, The Belonging Heart explores what it means to feel at one with our Father in Heaven, with Christ and his cause, and with our family and friends. This book's theme deals with how the Atonement helps us build our relationships with the Lord and...

If you've ever tried to puzzle your way through John the Revelator's words and symbols, you know how difficult it can be to understand them. Is there a reliable way to interpret the meaning of the winged beasts, phantom horsemen, and blood-red moon described by John? Is thre a way to understand the tumultuous...

Elder Bruce R. McConkie's knowledge of the doctrines of the gospel is legendary among Church members. His sermons and books reflect an earnest, lifelong search of the scriptures and a deep love for those sacred writings and for their central figure, the Lord Jesus Christ. Though his mortal span is over,...

Webster's Dictionary defines classic as 'a work of enduring excellence.' In this book readers will find six chapters of enduring excellence, taken from the speeches of Thomas S. Monson, a member of the Church's First Presidency. Each chapter is illustrated with examples from the scriptures and from...

Fishing is a wonderful way to build relationships, enjoy nature, and experience personal renewal. And during the trip, you might even catch a few fish! According to the book of Genesis, the Lord said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness," and in the very next phrase, He added, "and...

What is a testimony and where does it come from? Is it a one-time-thing or does it require regular upkeep? This book is a compilation of the testimonies and information from general authorities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Through the words of these of diligent servants of the...