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Come to Zion by Dean Hughes, the nationally acclaimed writer, is an exciting journey through wind and waves, through cloud and sunshine, and through fiery trials of faith. Jeff and Abby’s newborn baby is fighting for his life and they are struggling with their personal faith. Little do they know...

It's a problem that most of us would like to pretend doesn't exist — especially in LDS homes. In this gospel-centered approach to healing from abuse, a popular LDS author and mother of ten shares her personal experience as a childhood victim of abuse. She describes the path to healing...

Science has long recognized that men and women think differently. So why are we surprised when experiences, language, or reactions are perceived in different ways? There are important variations in how men and women process such things as emotions, voice tones, and body language. Beverly Campbell, author...

Many today carry a secret: We do not love what we have been commanded to love. We do not love what is holy. Although we might reverence things that are deemed holy-- the temple, for example, and the scriptures, and the Sabbath-- we do not love them. Not really. Not with our whole souls. The Holy Secret...

New research and discussion continues to cast greater illumination on the life of the Savior. This collection of highly accessible essays by respected, prominent LDS scholars delves into aspects of the Savior's life and ministry from the Mount of Transfiguration to his triumphal entry at Jerusalem. More...

Examine the life of the Apostle Paul and the influence his singular journey from gospel detractor to gospel advocate had on his teachings. Unlike books that focus on his doctrinal contributions, this volume places special emphasis on Paul's personal life — his eccentricities, struggles, setbacks, and...

'Quincy cannot be our home,' Joseph told the congregation, letting his gaze sweep across the buildings of the city. 'Our numbers are too great, our needs too numerous. We must have a place we can call our own. We must have a place where the Saints can gather.' His eyes took on a certain fierceness...

“Joshua,” said Brigham, “three years ago, Joseph wrote to a Mr. John Wentworth, and one of the things he said was this. 'The standard of truth has been erected, and no unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing. It will not stop until the purposes of God are accomplished and the great...

Why do we love sports so much? Perhaps it’s because a basketball, baseball, or football game is like a miniature lifetime — an unscripted, unpredictable drama where determination, adversity, persistence, exhilaration, and disappointment are all acted out in front of us. The last-second...

"Have a good day" is practically a mantra in our society. But no one reminds us to see good days. What would change if we took as our motto the scriptural phrase "Love life, and see good days" (1 Peter 3:10)?"I believe it would be life changing," writes Emily Freeman. "I believe it would lead to more...

A friend once asked Elder Bruce C. Hafen, "If Jesus Christ is at the center of the gospel ad the center of the temple, why doesn't the temple endowment teach the story of the life of Christ? What's all this about Adam and Eve?" After thinking about this provocative question, Elder Hafen concluded,...

Faith, Hope, and Charity are knows as the three great Christian virtues. And while we may feel as though we know how to exercise faith or extend charity, too many of us are overlooking hope—even thou it is exactly what we are seeking. Hope is more than an attitude of good cheer or a generalized faith...

Through the process of running marathons, Sister Elaine Dalton, Young Women general president, has learned that a long-distance race closely parallels life itself. Speaking to women of all ages, Sister Dalton explains how virtue is a vital component in the marathon of life. Virtue increases our capacity...