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The Faith-Promoting Series is a sequence of narratives published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The narratives were geared toward the young men and women of the church and customized to include true and exciting stories from the lives of exemplary Latter-day Saints, because of...

The note on the refrigerator says 'Urgent!' and there's a three-story-mahogany-cake-with-cooked-Brownstone-Front-frosting on the counter. There are only two possible occasions for such a cake: celebration or consolation. Which is it--and why does the sight of it set Selene's heart thumping with fear?...

Gain a deeper understanding of the crowning events of the Savior's ministry as fourteen Gospel scholars offer fresh insights and details of the last days of the Savior's mortal life. These essays include discussions about such topics as the legal and historical events surrounding Jesus' arrest, trial,...

As only Spencer W. Kimball could. From the heart, from the scriptures, from history he guides us through the answer to this question: Why do bad things happen to good people?

Nearly two centuries before Christ, three of his mightiest witnesses arose in ancient America. Two came out of a period of gross iniquity that involved them deeply; yet they reached spiritual heights seldom known by men. Very much like Saul of Tarsus, they turned from being enemies of Jesus to becoming...

Renowned scholar Hugh Nibley presents a fascinating work written in two distinct yet related sections. In Temple Nibley discusses the meaning of the temple, the history and origin of ordinances and sacred vestments, and the temple's necessity in the Lord's work today. In Cosmos Nibley explores...

Brad Kennison is a returned missionary and a Vietnam vet looking for direction in his life. He makes a journey to Israel in the summer of 1973, at the height of the uneasy days leading up to the Yom Kippur War. Accompanying him through the Holy Land is Miri Shadmi, a fiery Israeli committed to the political...

When life’s challenges seem overwhelming, where can you turn for help? Using powerful stories from the scriptures, S. Michael Wilcox teaches that hope can be found in looking past obstacles and moving forward with faith, in looking back at past experiences that may have prepared us for future challenges,...

The only way to rescue the future is to alter the past. When Abby stepped through the hourglass door, leaving her beloved Dante blind and bleeding on the other side, it was in full faith that she could find a way to repair the damage to the river of time and restore him—as well as her family. It was...

"A rational theology, as understood in this volume, is the theology which (1) is based on fundamental principles that harmonize with the knowledge and reason of man, (2) derives all of its laws, ordinances and authority from the accepted fundamental principles, and (3) finds expression and use in the...

What Christmas would be complete without a story to share? This heartwarming collection of stories for the season offers many of the best Christmas stories ever told — from stories of the first Christmas to classic favorites and true stories of Christmases past and present. Stories of love,...

In Beyond Politics renowned religious scholar Hugh Nibley explores the inherent and ongoing conflict between religion and politics. Nibley probes fundamental questions that concern any religious person interested in earthly government: How is the government of man different from the government of...

The life of Joseph Smith gracefully unfolds through the emotional words of his mother, Lucy Mack Smith.