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The miraculous beginnings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints may surprise an inquirer who is not accustomed to having faith in a living God or listening to the words of a modern prophet. Yet these early beginnings are true. God did speak to the youthful Joseph Smith and while calling...

Published in this issue are the papers presented at the international academic conference held at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., in recognition of the bicentennial of Joseph Smith's birth. These remarkable articles aim to elucidate Joseph's life and mission by positioning him—to the...

Volume 44 number 1In issue 44.1, Peter Sorensen writes about the concept of hospitality, and by reviewing ancient texts, cultures, and customs, he illuminates how and why to practice this lost commandment. David Grua explores Ohio v. Doctor Philastus Hurlbut, the only court case wherein Joseph...

How do you help a struggling teen, an overwhelmed mother, a teacher who feels inadequate, a divorced man struggling with feelings of self worth? How can we find our way out of the darkness that so often engulfs us in mortality? The Lord has shown the way. The pattern he used to restore the gospel in...

This concise, at-a-glance reference work presents every change the Prophet Joseph Smith made to the Old Testament, including the text of the book of Moses and many changes to Genesis, Isaiah, Psalms, and others — compared side-by-side with the corresponding verse of the King James Version.

Well-known LDS marriage counselor and instructor Brent Barlow shares important thoughts and information with newlywed couples and engaged couples. The book discusses such topics as transitions and adjustments, in-laws, family and friends, sex and intimacy, communication, managing money, and highs and...

The author's personal study has centered around three religious issues that hold the greatest meaning for him-faith, the Atonement of Jesus Christ, and relationships with people-and the connection among the three: faith prepares us to receive the Atonement; the Atonement purifies and strengthens us;...

“I’ll never do it again,” we say — and then we do it. In a world full of challenges, temptations, and even addictions, it is easy to lose hope for ourselves and those we love. During times of discouragement, we must remember that the purpose of the Atonement of Jesus Christ is not just to cleanse...

Originally published as a two-volume set -- approaching 1,000 pages - this was a landmark work in its day. Elder Roberts courageously quotes the critics' arguments verbatim, then picks them apart, item by item.Beyond reading the attacks and rebuttals, the reader gets a real feeling for the 'climate'...

In her first book, Olympic silver medalist Noelle Pikus-Pace shares ten vital lessons that have been instrumental to her success—in sports and in life. From overcoming devastating injuries to pursuing her dreams despite feelings of inadequacy and loneliness to maintaining her values in the face...

Christmas Eve, 1941. Mere days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt met at the White House. As war raged throughout the world, the two leaders delivered a powerful message of hope that still resonates today. Bestselling...

Drawing from the very best of Hugh Nibley, this collection of excerpts feels more like a guided tour through a brilliant mind than a quote book. Arranged thematically, it covers the highlights of Nibley's best thinking and writing on everything from the Creation, through ancient people, times, and...

The Abundant Life is perhaps the culminating work of one of the Lord's most devoted servants. Part compilation of talks and addresses, part scriptural musing, part philosophical argument, it reflects a lifetime of progressive self-mastery in the interest of gospel ideals. President Brown explores character,...

“Broken Things to Mend inspires us to maintain hope and to rivet our attention on the one who has the power to heal us.” — Desert Saints Magazine Most of us feel broken at some time or another. We face personal trials and family struggles. We get discouraged and downhearted. Many are enduring conflicts...