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On 5 April 1986, President Ezra Taft Benson addressed the young men of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. That was the beginning of a series of eight talks delivered to those in the Church of various ages and interests, the last being given on 30 September 1989 to the elderly. Few talks...

President Pinegar teaches that desire for the welfare of the souls of those we teach, knowledge from the scriptures, purifying ourselves to be worthy instruments, plus prayer, righteous actions, and skills will qualify us to teach with the Spirit.

In The Promise of Discipleship, Elder Neal A. Maxwell helps us discover the exhilarating and sometimes arduous journey of Christian discipleship, viewing it in the light of knowledge gained through the Restoration. He explains why we must develop the traits of a true disciple, including being longsuffering,...

If you enjoy the hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then you will enjoy Our Latter-day Hymns: The Stories and the Messages. In this volume you will find the stories of all the hymns in the 1985 LDS hymnbook, so far as those stories are known. Some of the hymns came about in ways...

The Power of Believing is a compilation of inspiration stories and articles by Sterling Sill.

When Kristen Boone leaves Ashton, Idaho, to attend school at UCLA, she plans to pursue a career in theater and dance. But her plans are derailed when she meets Chad Nieteri, a wealthy, carefree, California boy who is intrigued by Kristen's wholesome Mormon values and begins dating her. What Kristen doesn't...

Questions can be powerful! They can help us to see, feel, think, and do things differently! Do you want better relationships? Then ask better questions. Do you want a great life? Learn to ask great questions. This pattern was never better exemplified than when a young, fourteen-year-old boy accepted...

In 1847 the Prophet Joseph Smith's plans for Zion were transported more than 1,200 miles west when the Saints established the City of the Great Salt Lake. Much of the history of Salt Lake City is grounded in the revelations, visions, and plans of the Prophet Joseph regarding Zion, and many of the...

In this volume, thoughtful and experienced Latter-day Saints tell how the scriptures have lifted them from earthly struggles to heavenly solutions for their personal and family lives. Whether we are dealing with loneliness or contrary children, these authors show that a perfect Father has provided us the answers in the scriptures and the sweet whisperings of His refining messenger, the Holy Ghost.

Elder Doxey's studies on the Doctrine and Covenants have promoted the publication of other popular Latter-day Saint books. The Latter-day Prophets and the Doctrine and Covenants series has proven equally popular. The Latter-day Prophets and the Doctrine and Covenants 4-volume set provides analytical...

The summer of 1777 proves to be a difficult and discouraging time for General George Washington and his poorly equipped and undisciplined Continental Army. Campaigning along the eastern seaboard, they are pitted against General William Howe and his superbly trained and better provisioned British forces....

Chrissy is having an identity crisis. As a single woman and convert to the Church, she has always managed to find her place in life — at least until someone else begins using her credit cards, her bank account, and, most important, her name. Now the real Chrissy must prove her innocence against a growing...

Do you ever wish your scripture study could be more effective? Do you sometimes feel like you’re just going through the motions, reading the scriptures because you’re “supposed to”? Maybe you want to do better, but you just don’t know where to start.In less than an hour, Effective...

No principle is more vital than love — the anchor for the two great commandments. These thought-provoking essays explore the deeper dimensions and applications of love. They begin with an exploration of the sources of love beyond the human heart, acknowledging love as a fruit of the Spirit of God....