7 Tipping Points that Saved the World How unusual is it, really, in the history of all known human experience, to enjoy the blessings of living free? The answer may surprise you. In The Miracle of Freedom, Chris and Ted Stewart make a strong case that fewer than 5 percent of all people who have ever lived on the earth have lived under conditions that we could consider free. So where did freedom come from, and how are we fortunate enough to experience it in our day? |
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90 Minutes in Heaven On the way home from a conference, Don Piper's car was crushed by a semi that crossed into his lane. Medical personnel said he died instantly. While his body lay lifeless inside the ruins of his car, Piper experienced the glories of heaven, awed by its beauty and music. |
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A Glimpse of Heaven Through both personal and spiritual experiences, JoAnna Lynn Oblander guides us to a deeper understanding of our heavenly home. Shared within the covers of this book are experiences and insights that will convince you of God's great love for each of His children, His desire to be a daily part of our lives, and that each of us has come to earth to fulfill a unique and important purpose. |
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A Lion and A Lamb In 1830, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was established in Palmyra, New York. But within a few short years, persecution had driven the Saints away from the Church's birthplace. For many decades, northwestern New York was a hostile place for a Mormon. However, in 1915, President Joseph F. Smith felt impressed the time had come for the Church to again have a presence there. |
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A Plain English Reference to the Book of Mormon With notes that expound on ideas or share insights, and key concepts before each chapter, this book is a useful tool for students of all ages. Quickly and easily gain a better grasp on the stories, timelines, and relationships within "the keystone of our religion" with this book that's perfect for the whole family. |
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Adam-Ondi-Ahman and the Last Days Do you want to know where the Savior will appear during the Second Coming? Adam-ondi-Ahman in Missouri will be the first of three major appearances. Don't be left in the dark! This book takes a close look at this sacred site and sheds light on its name, geography, history, and future. Be prepared to meet Christ again on this sacred site. |
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Angel Tales Learn how to travel through life on active "angel watch"---always open to the many ways in which angels contact us---with this thought-provoking collection of true life miracles. By weaving a tapestry of inspiring stories from readers and personal experiences, Catherine Lanigan takes readers on a spiritual journey. Angel Tales will inspire you to pursue your own divine path and leave you with a sense of peace and new hope. |
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Beyond the Blackboard The book that may influence the direction of thought, action, and education necessary to meet the needs of today's complex society |
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Beyond the Veil "All men know they must die .... It is but reasonable to suppose that God would reveal something in reference to the matter and it is a subject we ought to study more than any other.... If we have any claim on our Heavenly Father for anything it is for knowledge on this important subject "(Joseph Smith, History of the Church, Vol. 6 pg. 50).
If you enjoyed Return from Tomorrow, if you liked Life After Life, you are going to love Beyond the Veil. |
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Christ-Centered Meditation This book provides the reader with insights and tools to enrich his/her spiritual practice through "passive" meditative techniques, which involves stilling the conscious mind, and "active" meditative techniques, using guided visualizations and interaction with others. |
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Christmas Jars Reunion Hope Jensen’s story continues in Christmas Jars Reunion. It’s been two years since Hope was reunited with her biological mother on Christmas Eve at Chuck’s Chicken ’n’ Biscuits. Hope has never felt more complete. She’s writing full-time for a family magazine and, with the help of her mother, Marianne, leading the Christmas Jars Ministry out of Chuck’s quirky restaurant. To top it off, she’s dating a marketing executive in a comfortable long-distance relationship. Her life is right where she wants it to be — a state of organized chaos — as another Christmas rolls around. |
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Conversations with a Moonflower What on earth had just happened to me? It was a plant, for heaven's sake! And with the exception of the bright yellow blooms, it looked more like a weed than anything you would purposely put in a garden. But this mysterious plant had captivated me, and I couldn't wait to tell the others what I had seen.
Chris's life is anything but peaceful when she returns to Carraugus County to clean out her deceased grandmother's home. But her life changes forever when an Amish woman invites her to watch a moonflower open. |
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Cumorah: Great Lakes Region Land of the Book of Mormon After 50 years of teaching seminary and institute classes, and during 25 years of developing Church curriculum, Tom G. Rose has developed a deep understanding of the Book of Mormon. This book presents some of the intellectual "proofs" he has discovered that affirm the Book of Mormon is of divine origin. Delve deeper into the Book of Mormon and discover for yourself why it's true. |
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Echoes from Eternity Echoes from Eternity documents and analyzes sixty-eight separate cases of near death experiences. The author's continuing research confirms previous findings and also reveals new and unexpected insights and parallels with LDS scriptures. Discover answers many questions about this life and the life to come and a clear, strong message of love, hope, and eternal growth for you and your loved ones. |
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Father of a Prophet Father of a Prophet is the link between Andrew's apostle father (Heber C. Kimball) and his prophet son (Spencer W. Kimball), and it provides an important prologue to the biographies Spencer W. Kimball (1977), and Lengthen Your Stride: The Presidency of Spencer W. Kimball (2005). |
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From Critic to Convert From Critic to Convert is a convincing exposition of LDS faith and doctrine. It shows the "big picture" of Mormonism without being simplistic and offers powerful insights that you don't need a degree in theology to understand. The author addresses issues with a unique blend of evidence, testimony, and common sense. Strengthen your testimony and understanding of LDS doctrine, and help others recognize Christ's hand in restoring his Church. |
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Increase in Learning with DVD This new interactive book will help you acquire one of the most important skills you’ll ever possess: the power to learn. With its unique blend of print, media, and online resources, it provides patterns for spiritual learning that will lead you to understand and act on gospel truths. Learn how to get the answers you need for yourself! |
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Jacob T Marley “Marley was dead to begin with . . .”
These chillingly familiar words begin the classic Christmas tale of remorse and redemption in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Now R. William Bennett rewinds the story and focuses the spotlight on Scrooge’s miserly business partner, Jacob T. Marley, who was allowed to return as a ghost to warn Scrooge away from his ill-fated path. Why was Marley allowed to return? And why hadn’t he been given the same chance as Ebenezer Scrooge? |
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Latter-Day Liberty Individual liberty is a fundamental aspect of the good news of the gospel. But what is liberty exactly, and what role does it play in our lives? Connor Boyack explores these questions and much more in this detailed analysis of historical developments, secular information, and scriptural insights. Make the most of your freedom through the joys of the gospel with this timely book. |
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Life's Lessons Learned Masterfully blending personal experiences with the doctrines of the gospel, Elder Oaks invites us to join him on a journey through some of the turning points in his life and the lessons he has learned through a lifetime of devotion to the Savior. |
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Lost December The parable of the prodigal son is among the best-known stories from the Bible. A young man, with everything in the world he could ever wish for—wealth, comfort, and most of all, a loving father—leaves his home, taking his inheritance with him. Carelessly, he spends it all, and finds himself left penniless, homeless, and starving, lower than even the pigs. |
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Messages From The Scriptures Just think of those times when you're studying the scriptures and suddenly wham, you notice something that you hadn't seen before, despite the fact that you're reading 1 Nephi for at least the twentieth time. |
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My Prodigal Story In a message that speaks to each of us, Kirk outlines the practices and principles that will more surely lead back to the welcoming arms of our Father...for, aren't we all prodigals, after all? |
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Out of the Killing Fields into the Light During the time the Khmer Rouge communists ruled Cambodia, over a million people were tortured and killed. This book chronicles the miracles of several Cambodian refugees who found their way out of the killing fields and into the light and joy of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. |
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Potevka's Gifts Mike Ramsdell is a great story teller; a proven fact based on the huge success of his best-selling book, A Train to Potevka.
This collection of short stories is based primarily upon his experiences as an author and speaker since Potevka was released. With humor, heart, and honesty, there is something for everyone contained within these pages...Potevka's Gifts. |
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Promise Me Beth Cardall has a secret. For eighteen years, she has had no choice but to keep it to herself, but on Christmas Eve 2008, all that is about to change. |
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Proof: How to Know the Book of Mormon is True After 50 years of teaching seminary and institute classes, and during 25 years of developing Church curriculum, Tom G. Rose has developed a deep understanding of the Book of Mormon. This book presents some of the intellectual "proofs" he has discovered that affirm the Book of Mormon is of divine origin. Delve deeper into the Book of Mormon and discover for yourself why it's true. |
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Return From Tomorrow At the age of twenty, George Ritchie died in an army hospital. Nine minutes later, he returned to life. What happened to him during those minutes was so compelling, it changed his life forever. Ritchie tells of his out-of-the-body encounter with other nonphysical beings, his travel through different dimensions of time and space, and ultimately, his transforming meeting with the Light of the world, the Son of God. |
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Sacred Symbols In order to truly understand Deity and how we can return to Him, we must first understand the meaning behind the sacred symbols found in religious ordinances, rituals, covenants, clothing, gestures and words. In this new book, author Alonzo L. Gaskill presents a myriad of ancient and modern Jewish, Christian, and Islamic practices which are illustrative of symbols Latter-day Saints would do well to understand. |
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Saints & Soldiers Five World War II American soldiers, one a Mormon corporal named "Deacon," become separated from U.S. forces during the historic Malmedy Massacre. Battling a frigid wilderness and roving German troops, they soon come across a stranded British intelligence officer who has valuable information that must be delivered to Allied forces. |
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Sgt Rock: Last Warrior Standing It was the apex of the conflict in Vietnam. Hundreds of American soldiers were being killed every week in that war ravaged country. Rocky Olson, a newly trained and indoctrinated American infantryman, was sent as a combat replacement into that maelstrom of politics, suffering, and death. |
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Surviving the Taliban In a culture where Christianity is punishable by death, an extraordinary man known only as the Poet has survived repeated assassination attempts and spent eleven years on the run in his search for truth, safety, and freedom. Delve into a hidden world of cruelty, suffering, and extremism, where despite the deadly consequences, the Poet has tested the limits of human courage and endurance and embraced the gospel of Christ. |
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Teachings of Thomas S. Monson A lifetime of teachings from President Thomas S. Monson. |
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The Birth We Call Death For those bereaved, and for each of us as we ponder our own eventual passing, the authors offer understanding, comfort, and peace. Here is calm reassurance embodied in dozens of quotations from people who, trusting in God, see death as a friend. Here are positive expressions from prophets ancient and modern. |
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The Christmas List Nathan Hurst hated Christmas. For the rest of the world it was a day of joy and celebration; for Nathan it was simply a reminder of the event that destroyed his childhood until a snowstorm, a cancelled flight and an unexpected meeting with a young mother and her very special son would show him that Christmas is indeed the season of miracles. |
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The Essential Book of Mormon Companion First in a new series of scripture guides, this companion is meant to be exactly that-a user-friendly fellow traveler on your journey through the Book of Mormon. Between its covers you'll find a thorough overview for every chapter in the sacred book, each highlighting key concepts and passages and offering helpful character descriptions and story line summaries. |
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The Gift Nathan Hurst hated Christmas. For the rest of the world it was a day of joy and celebration; for Nathan it was simply a reminder of the event that destroyed his childhood until a snowstorm, a cancelled flight and an unexpected meeting with a young mother and her very special son would show him that Christmas is indeed the season of miracles. |
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The Message On Christmas Day, 1998, Lance Richardson was involved in an accident which later left him in a comatose state for several weeks. While his body was being kept alive by medical support equipment, his spirit passed into the world beyond. In "The Message," Lance describes his experience in the world of spirits and delivers to us a message giving a greater understanding of the importance of families and the future of America. |
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The Snow Angel (Illustrated) Adapted from the newest Glenn Beck release, Snow Angel is the story of two siblings, who yearn for new toys and a fun vacation, but their parents are struggling and cannot give them what they want. Though their disappointment is obvious, their grandmother tells them the story of a young girl whose family also went through hard times. Before her father has to leave to find work, he makes a snow angel, telling his little girl that no matter where he is, there will always be an angel looking out for her and her mother, helping the brother and sister realize the true meaning of family. |
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There is No Death "Prior to the time the paramedics pronounced me dead at the scene of my 'successful' suicide, I had sought oblivion and darkness. Because of my horrific experiences in life, I knew that there was no God and therefore, no afterlife. And so, when I suddenly found myself watching the police and the paramedics work on my body from somewhere near the ceiling, I learned that I had been quite wrong." |
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Through the Window of Life Suzanne was told that when she returned to earth, she should share what she had seen with others. Her message is a story of the faith and courage that Christ's followers will display in the coming years leading to the Savior's millennial reign. |
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To Mormons With Love When Chrisy Ross and her family moved to a small-town LDS community - one she affectionately refers to as Mayberry-she underestimated her readiness as a nonmember for what turned out to be cultural immersion. |
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Trailing Clouds of Glory Join Harold A. Widdison in his search fro answers to the first great question of our existence: "Where did I come from?" In Trailing Clouds of Glory, Widdison intersperses an insightful review of our doctrinal understanding of our premortal existence with first-hand accounts of premortal life. |
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True Miracles with Genealogy Volume 2 In this book you will find, quality stories that amaze and inspire, miracles that comfort and fascinate, and unique ways in which ancestors inform. |
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Voyages of the Book of Mormon Climb aboard as George Potter, Frank Linehan, and Conrad Dickson sail through the stories of the Book of Mormon like you've never heard them before. Learn new and fascinating insights about Nephi, Hagoth, the brother of Jared, and the Mulekites. |
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Why I'm a Mormon Why I'm a Mormon is a collection of fascinating, individual journeys of faith by dozens of stalwart, modern Mormons--some prominent, others less well-known but no less impressive. Contributors share brief reflections on how their feelings about the gospel and their involvement in the Church have shaped and enriched their lives. |
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