The Holy Ghost by Oscar W. McConkie

The Holy Ghost by Oscar W. McConkie

This book is, without a doubt, one of the best and most definitive books about the holy ghost available. It is comprehensive, and very informative. 

The personage of the Holy Ghost is properly referred to as "He." The power of the Holy Ghost is correctly spoken of as "it." Both are called Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit. The Holy Ghost directs the affairs of the Church upon the earth, in the absence of the personal presence of the Lord. 

He makes certainty possible, and bears more convincing testimony than can the Spirit of the Lord or light of Christ. He gives certitude to those who accept the more profitable employment of witnessing the matchless mercy of Christ. He is a Messenger, whose power rests upon the contrite, which comforts them, for he enables them to know the truth and to know that their sins are forgiven. 

Knowledge of God, and of all the gifts of the Gospel, becomes available to the faithful throught the Holy Ghost. This is possible because of the mercy of the Son. Thus, the Holy Ghost is a gift above all gifts, after the Son. 

The Elders Of Israel And The Constitution By Jerome Horowitz

The Elders Of Israel And The Constitution By Jerome Horowitz 212 pages
 This book fills an important need—that of helping Latter-day Saints understand the Constitution as written by the Framers, whom the Lord described as “wise men whom I raised up unto this very purpose.” It shows that instead of being outmoded the Constitution is the basis of America’s freedom and prosperity.
 For many years Latter-day Saints have been aware of a prophecy of Joseph Smith that the Constitution would be damaged to the point of near destruction, and that if it is saved, they would play a vital role in saving it.
 The first part of that prophecy is being fulfilled. The Constitution has been greatly distorted to accommodate beliefs incompatible with those of the inspired Framers.
 In recent years some Church members have felt that Joseph Smith’s prophecy no longer applies. Because of widespread erroneous teachings, they have been led to believe that the batter Constitution is the way it should be.
 This book explains those erroneous teachings and gives its readers a sound understanding of government in general, and the American constitutional system in particular. It is written interestingly and clearly so that it can be read and understood by the lay person. While oriented to members of the Mormon Church to help them fulfill the second part of Joseph Smith’s prophecy, it should be of value to all who sincerely desire freedom and prosperity.

House Of Glory By S. Michael Wilcox

House Of Glory By S. Michael Wilcox 146 pages
 In Commanding the Saints to build the Kirtland Temple, the Lord said, “Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing; and establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God.” (D&C 88:119.)
 In House of Glory, S. Michael Wilcox explains the eternal significance of temple work, and, more than that, he explains the blessings that temple work brings to our ordinary, everyday lives.
 He discusses the temple as a house of learning, “the Lord’s university,” where we can understand the most powerful principles of the gospel and receive inspiration for ourselves and our families. He also explains how to understand the symbolic teaching in the Lord’s house and how we can individually hear the voice of the Spirit through those symbols.
 He discusses the temple as a house of refuge, where we can go to escape the trials and troubles of the world.
 He discusses the temple as a house of order, where we learn the covenants of the Lord, how to keep them, and how we are blessed as we do so.
  He discusses the temple as a house of glory, describing the wonderful spiritual experiences that come to those who serve there, and especially to those who labor for their kindred dead.
 Finally, he discusses the temple as a house of thanksgiving, where we come to appreciate the importance and power of the blessings we receive there.
 President Howard W. Hunter directed the Saints to “establish the temple of the Lord as the great symbol of their membership and the supernal setting for their most sacred covenants.”
 House of Glory explains how we can make the temple the focus for every aspect of our lives, how we can find greater joy and meaning in the house of the Lord.

The Perfect Brightness Of Hope By Phil S.

The Perfect Brightness Of Hope By Phil S. 232 pages
 My name is Phil S., and I am an alcoholic and an addict—an LDS alcoholic addict! This is my story—a true and honest account of how alcohol almost destroyed me and how I lost everything of value—family, Church, employment, self-respect, and hope. I was not unlike you, active in the Church, a father and husband. I even taught seminary and religion classes at BYU. When I hit rock bottom, something incredible happened—a miracle! The power of the atonement rescued me in a most unusual way, in a smoke-filled room, in the company of other addicts.
 It is said that everyone has, or knows someone who has an addiction. We live in an addicted society: alcohol, anger, caffeine, controlling behavior, criticism, food, gossip, pornography, pride, televisions, tobacco, videos, video games, work, street and prescription drugs—any destructive substance or behavior of choice.
 As you open your heart o my story, you will experience vicariously what being an addict is like. You will feel the pain and despair of being trapped in an endless loop of addiction. Your heartstrings will be tugged. But I promise that you will also feel the pure love of Christ. Compassion born of understanding will increase. Most of all, you will come to understand that an incredible power to overcome compulsive—addictive habits occurs when you simply surrender your will and your life to a caring, loving, and merciful Heavenly Father.

Leaven: 150 Women In Scripture Whose Lives Lift Ours By Jerrie Hurd

Leaven: 150 Women In Scripture Whose Lives Lift Ours By Jerrie Hurd 167 pages
 Only a scattering of the women in scripture are commonly referred to, yet scores of their enduring examples promise leaven to our lives and spice to our scriptural feast. Leaven: 150 Women in Scripture Whose Lives Lift Ours, the result of Jerrie Hurd’s longtime and careful search of the scriptures, offers a celebration of new perspectives from Holy Writ—some so fresh and original that they will amaze you! Her intelligent approach in these often personal essays is both informative and empowering.
 Leaven provides life-lifting lessons not only from the righteous women in scripture, but from the unrighteous ones as well. Jerrie Hurd’s recipe includes ingredients such as “The Parables Jesus Taught Women” and “The Scriptures and the Single Woman.” Leaven answers such questions as: Who was Huldah and why was she called a prophetess? What does it mean to be called a “mother of Israel”? Why were Pharaoh’s midwives blessed of the Lord? What did Noah’s granddaughters have to do with the flood?
 The author’s easy-to-read conversational style and seemingly endless supply of significant scriptural stories are truly Leaven—an informative and valuable resource, a catalyst for growth for both teachers and students of the scriptures.

Visions Of Zion By Alexander B. Morrison

Visions Of Zion By Alexander B. Morrison 139 pages
 The Prophet Joseph Smith, for whom the vision of Zion was always near, stated that “the building up of Zion is a cause that has interested the people of God in every age; it is a theme upon which prophets, priests, and kings have dwelt with a peculiar delight.” He also said, “We ought to have the building up of Zion as our greatest object.”
 Now, in Visions of Zion, Elder Alexander B. Morrison of the First Quorum of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints explains what we must do to build up Zion in our day. He discusses such topics as what Zion is, what it means to be pure in heart, the joy of service, the power of work, the necessity of moral cleanliness, the need to preach pure principles, the meaning of stewardship over our earthly blessings, and our duty to care for the poor and needy in the Lord’s way.
 Elder Morrison writes: “Although almost all attempts to establish Zion have failed, we must ever cling to the dream of the better world it promises. If Zion is to be redeemed, we must work harder than ever before, pray more diligently, hold ever sacred the covenants we have made with God, struggle each day that we live to cleanse our souls of selfishness, and labor always for Zion and her cause. Only as we become a people pure in heart and in heed will Zion ‘arise and shine in splendor amid the world’s deep night.

Gospel Symbolism by Joseph Fielding McConkie

Gospel Symbolism by Joseph Fielding McConkie  296 pages
 Symbols are a timeless and universal language God has chosen to teach his gospel, to reveal his covenants and ordinances, and to bear witness of his Son.  In that case, why don’t we hear more about symbols, have them explained to our understanding?
 That is precisely what Gospel Symbolism does.  It illuminates New Testament writings, explaining the purpose and symbolism of similes, metaphors, and the various other figures of speech.  It explores the parables of Jesus, which were used to both conceal and dramatize doctrines.  Unlocking the Old Testament, with its wealth of deep-laid symbolism, the book examines such topics as the Mosaic law, the ancient temple, prophets, pageants, and rituals.  It reveals the interesting parallels between the lives of Joseph of Egypt and Joseph Smith.  A chapter entitled “Figurative or Literal?” shows how false traditions and interpretations have confused such doctrines as the Fall, the Creation, and the Atonement.  The concluding chapter demonstrates that modern revelation is the sure guide to understanding the word of God.
 Written for the layman, Gospel Symbolism searches the scriptures, disclosing how passage after passage is layered with hitherto unperceived meaning.  It shows how these countless types and shadows, the symbolic representations of Christ, assure us of the reality of his existence and the verity of the eternal gospel.  And at each step of the way the reader’s fascination increases as the stimulating text opens his eyes to depths of understanding he had not previously imagined.

They Saw Beyond Death By Arvin S. Gibson

They Saw Beyond Death By Arvin S. Gibson 406 pages
 They Saw Beyond Death is the most definitive work yet on near-death experiences. Written by the late Arvin S. Gibson, founder of the Utah chapter of the International Association for Near-Death Studies, this unparalleled volume adds valuable insights into understanding near-death experiences, and it details how these experiences change people forever.
 In this important book, you will learn:
• The problems associated with NDE research
• The religious impact of NDEs
• The difference between Mormon NDEs and other NDEs
• Why the LDS community has an inordinate interest in NDEs
 They Saw Beyond Death will change the way you view death and help you look forward to the next life with faith and hope.
 By the author of Fingerprints of God: Evidences from Near-Death Studies, Scientific Research on Creation, and Mormon Theology.

Doing The Right Things For The Right Reasons By Richard L. Bednar & Scott R. Peterson

Doing The Right Things For The Right Reasons By Richard L. Bednar & Scott R. Peterson 138 pages
 Are you motivated by a desire to impress others? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by others’ expectations? Are you running in circles trying to keep up and getting more and more miserable for all your trouble?
 If so, you may be doing the right things for the wrong reasons.
 And, according to authors Richard L. Bednar and Scott R. Peterson, that can be hazardous to our spiritual and emotional health. They explain why it is essential to our well-being to do the right things for the right reasons:
 “Imagine what life would be like if we did not fear others knowing who we truly are. By doing the right things for the right reasons, we becomes free of pretense, free of the need to avoid what we fear about ourselves because there is nothing to fear.”
 Avoiding psychological jargon and using numerous examples from the lives of ordinary people, the authors explain
• How faith in God works in a practical way to help you cope
• Why keeping secrets locked away is unhealthy
• Why the “white knuckle” approach to overcoming bad habits seldom works
• How to confront your weaknesses and deepest concerns and turn them into strengths
 If you have ever felt victimized and misunderstood, been overcome by feelings of guilt and inadequacy, found it difficult to develop meaningful relationships, failed to feel rewarded by charitable acts, or chafed under a church assignment, there may be good reasons.
 This book will help you understand those reasons. Then it will help you change what motivates you. As your outward behavior becomes a natural expression of your righteous inward desires, your relationship will be enhanced, your productivity will be increased, your service will become more meaningful, and you will have a healthier, more positive outlook.
 As with most adventures in life, this kind of introspection can be a bit intimidating. But the thrill of discovering who you really are is worth the risk.

Missionary Moments By Kevin Stoker

Missionary Moments By Kevin Stoker 180 pages
 As the prophesied latter-day gathering advances, people are joining the Church in record numbers. The testimonies of both converts and missionaries give resounding evidence that indeed “the field is white already to harvest.”
 Based on a Church News column of the same name, this book brings together heart-warming stories, both published and previously unpublished , that illustrate the dedication, love, and example of missionaries, the enthusiasm, friendshipping, and patience of motivated Church members, and the miraculous workings of the Lord. For example: Three strangers somehow manage to open a pathway through an angry mob of over three hundred people so that two Elders can pass through unharmed. Two wrongly confined LDS missionaries teach the gospel in jail and an inmate is converted. A five-month-old baby dies without having been baptized, and because no minister therefore will conduct the funeral, the Elders agree to do so—and within three months they harvest many souls of those who attended the funeral. A German tourist visiting in the United States is robbed of all his money but then finds something much more valuable than what he lost—the priceless gift of the gospel.
 Some missionary names here will be familiar—names like Ezra Taft Benson and LeGrand Richards. Most of them are “famous” just to the converts who felt their love and heeded their message. From the early days of the Church to modern times, from the Far East to South America, the stories come forth, each one an affirmation that those who seek do indeed find. With its exciting theme of missionary effort and gospel conversions, Missionary Moments will inspire readers as it helps build faith and testimony.

101 Powerful Promises From Latter-day Prophets By Wayne E. Brickey

101 Powerful Promises From Latter-day Prophets By Wayne E. Brickey 238 pages
 In this powerful reminder of heaven-sent assurances—revealed by God’s prophets, seers, and revelators and realized by our faith and works—popular author Wayne E. Brickey reminds us that “the gospel covenant is a panorama of promises full of cast detail.”
 Drawing upon more than three decades of gospel study and teaching, Brother Brickey mines the writings of latter-day prophets, extracting precious promises made to individuals, families, and the Church, both in mortality and the afterlife. These promises are sure because they are colored with God’s character, kindness, and candor.
 In accordance with God’s promises, the prayerful receive answers, the tithe payer enjoys temporal and spiritual blessings, the teachings of Christ bring happiness to the home, the wandering children of faithful parents are redeemed, the righteous inherit ultimate joy, and the work of God triumphs.
 In 101 Powerful Promises, we are assured that the God we worship never fails his covenant people and that, in the end, all of his promises will be fulfilled in our behalf.

Charting A New Millennium: The Latter-day Saints In The Coming Century Edited By Maurine & Scot Proctor

Charting A New Millennium—The Latter-day Saints In The Coming Century Edited By Maurine & Scot Proctor 465 pages
 If you could sit down with an LDS artist, a politician, a nationally syndicated columnist, as Oscar-winning film maker, an advertising mogul, an economist, a philosopher, and a social scientist and ask what trends they see in their fields as they look toward a new millennium, what could they tell you about the times that lie ahead? What advice would they give to help you grapple with tomorrow’s problems? And what do they look forward to as the most exciting innovations and events on the horizon? That’s exactly what we did in creating this book.
 We made a list of people we’d like to hear from—all of them Latter-day Saints who know both the scriptures and the world—and we asked them what they looked forward to in the next century. Charting a New Millennium: The Latter-day Saints in the Coming Century is the eye-opening result—their warnings, their expectations, their insight, and, ultimately, their optimism and faith regarding the road ahead.

Life Of Joseph Smith The Prophet By George Q. Cannon

Life Of Joseph Smith The Prophet By George Q. Cannon 562 pages
 In the fall of 1842, young George Q. Cannon, a convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, arrived in Nauvoo, Illinois, where the Saints were headquartered. There he met the Prophet Joseph Smith. He writes:
 “The author sought with a boy’s curiosity and eagerness, to discover those whom he knew, and especially to get sight of the Prophet and his brother Hyrum, neither of whom he had ever met. When his eyes fell upon the Prophet, without a word from anyone to point him out, or any reason to separate him form others who stood around, he knew him instantly. He would have known him among ten thousand. There was that about him, which to the author’s eyes, distinguished him from all the men he had ever seen.”
 From that moment, George Q. Cannon bore strong testimony of the divine calling and the accomplishments of the Prophet and the gospel that had been restored to the earth through him.
 In Life of Joseph Smith the Prophet, the author presents firsthand, accounts, letters, and memories of those who knew and loved the Prophet. The story follows the life of Joseph, from his birth in Vermont in 1805 through his martyrdom at Carthage, Illinois, in 1844. In concluding the book with the Prophet’s death, President Cannon writes:
 “The enemies of truth were sure that they had now destroyed the work. And yet it lives, greater and stronger after the lapse of year! It is indestructible for it is the work of God. And knowing that it is eternal work of God, we know that Joseph Smith, who established it, was a Prophet, pure and holy.”

Teaching Children Charity By Linda & Richard Eyre

Teaching Children Charity By Linda & Richard Eyre 270 pages
 “Help! My angel has become a monster!” This is a common lament of parents everywhere as their children approach the dreaded stage of adolescence. Suddenly problems are much more complicated than they used to be, and many parents despair of ever bringing their children through them. The worries are often legitimate: peer pressures, rampant immorality, and other evils tempt today’s youth as never before.
 But, say authors Linda and Richard Eyre, there is an answer, a solution that is as powerful and far-reaching as the problems we confront. That solution is charity, and it can be acquired by teenagers even preteens as antidote to the self-centeredness that is the root of most teenage problems.
 Teaching Children Charity is a method book with practical advice and a month-by-month program for developing charity in children and parents. The concrete suggestions and inspiring examples in this work make it evident that charity, the most important of virtues, is within everyone’s grasp.
 Like its predecessors Teaching Children Joy and Teaching Children Responsibility, this book is for all parents who want to take an active part in their children’s eternal development. By applying the principles in Teaching Children Charity, parents will receive the added benefit of increased understanding and love in their own lives.

The Last Days: Types And Shadows From The Bible And The Book Of Mormon By Avraham Gileadi

The Last Days: Types And Shadows From The Bible And The Book Of Mormon By Avraham Gileadi 288 pages
 What do the scriptures tell us about the last days? How may we liken the scriptures to ourselves? What tools have we at our disposal to interpret the scriptures? Avraham Gileadi answers these and other questions about the scriptures by taking us on a tour of their most pertinent parts. And by analyzing the scriptures, he show members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints how to better understand the Bible and the Book of Mormon in relation to modern times.
 Hugh Nibley, professor emeritus of ancient scriptures at Brigham Young University, says: “This book might well b e entitled What You Always Wanted to now about the Gospel but Were Too Lazy to Find Out. Avraham Gileadi, through his in-depth research of the scriptures, shows us how, as we ‘lengthen our stride,’ we make lengthen our reach to circumscribe all the scriptures into one great whole.”
 Stephen D. Ricks, president of The Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies (F.A.R.M.S.), says: “Avraham Gileadi’s careful study of the scriptures has yielded new, often challenging, insights into their meaning. His attention to stylistic, rhetorical, and literary features and his close reading of the Standard Works provide a paradigm for analyzing the scriptures.”
 Ellis T. Rasmussen, dean emeritus of religious instruction at Brigham Young University, says: “Avraham Gileadi serves us well as a guide through the old territory of gospel vistas. The genius of Hebrew prophecy is to convey messages through types, figures, metaphors, and allegories. Gileadi is sensitive both spiritually and intellectually in applying these ways of looking at the scriptures. In his book he introduces us to hundreds of beautifully interrelated truths.”
 Avraham Glieadi blends testimony and scholarship. Latter-day Saints will find this volume helpful in studying both the Bible and the Book of Mormon.

We Talk Of Christ We Rejoice In Christ By Neal A. Maxwell

We Talk Of Christ We Rejoice In Christ By Neal A. Maxwell 180 pages
 Anciently Nephi wrote of those who love the Lord, “We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ.” Malachi, too, wrote of such people, saying, “They that feared the Lord spake often one to another.” And in our day, numerous followers of Jesus Christ meet and converse together in informal discussion groups to learn about the Savior and rejoice in His love.
 In We Talk of Christ, We Rejoice in Christ, Elder Neal A. Maxwell, an apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, presents the glorious message of the gospel in a unique format. He writes, “This book presents its message through characters engaged in group gospel discussion in order to demonstrate a range of comments, convictions, and concerns pertaining to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and in our Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation for mankind.
 “The purposes of this volume are clearly not literary,” he explains. “It was written to spread the glorious and desperately needed gospel truths and doctrines pertaining to Jesus Christ, our Savior, upon Whom all else that really matters finally depends. He and His atoning sacrifice are the operating center of our Father’s plan of salvation, and if we would be truly happy, He must be the operating center of our lives.”

The Signs Of The Times By Joseph Fielding Smith

The Signs Of The Times By Joseph Fielding Smith 253 pages
  President Joseph Fielding Smith was long known as a profound student of ecclesiastical and secular history. His former positions as president of the Genealogical Society of Utah and as Church Historian made him alert to the significance of history. In addition, his calling as a member of the Council of the Twelve in April 1910 and his service as President of that quorum as well as President of the Church made him an authority on gospel principles.
 In The Signs of the Times President Smith has combined the many facets of his full career to provide definitive answers. As teacher, as historian, as scripturalist, President Smith prepared himself through the years to write this book, which reflects his thoughtful and inspired approach. In The Signs of the Times President Smith has given straightforward, encouraging answers to puzzling questions.
 What are the signs of the times? Joseph Fielding Smith, tenth president of the Church, was the best-qualified person to provide authoritative answers to this question—which he does in this compilation, titled significantly enough The Signs of the Times. President Smith in this volume of seven succinct discussions directs the reader in the search for truth that preparation can be made before the time of judgment.
 President Smith ends The Signs of the Times with the hopeful conclusion that is the Saints will follow the Lord’s way they will find themselves “…accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.”
 The Signs of the Times is a must for all Latter-day Saint libraries.

Cumorah Where? By Thomas Stuart Ferguson, LL.B.

Cumorah Where?  By Thomas Stuart Ferguson, LL.B.
Press Of Zion’s Printing & Publishing Co. – Independence, Missouri
Copyright 1947, First Edition, Hardbound, Some Black & White Maps, 73 Pages.
Foreword by John A. Widtsoe:
The reconstruction of Book of Mormon geography has been a fascinating Activity for many readers. Attempts have often been made to reconcile places and distances mentioned in the Book with present day mountains, rivers, and cities in ruins or yet used by man. Many books and articles on the subject have been published.
Students are not agreed on the main facts that must form the basis of a Book of Mormon geography. One group believes, as do most of the Church, that the great events recorded towards the end of the Book occurred in or near New York State. Another group, somewhat smaller, believes that the evidence at hand places these events in Middle America. Both views are held to tenaciously by the respective groups.
This scholarly volume marshals with fine fairness the arguments for both views, but does not hesitate to point out the weaknesses of each.
At the end the author gives his own opinion which leans to the Middle America view.
This interesting subject is well handled in this informative book. Out of the studies of faithful Latter-day Saints may yet come a unity of opinion concerning Book of Mormon geography; or, the Lord may gibe a revelation that will end all differences of opinion.
Meanwhile, the temperate presentation of the subject in this book will please and inform all students of the Book of Mormon. It indicates the study that the Latter-day Saints give to their American volume of scripture.
– John A. Widtsoe

He Changed My Life: Personal Experiences with Harold B. Lee, Edited And Arranged By L. Brent Goates

He Changed My Life: Personal Experiences with Harold B. Lee, Edited And Arranged By L. Brent Goates 250 pages
 “President Harold B. Lee was a rare spiritual giant, raised up for a time that demanded stalwart leadership and courage,” writes President Ezra Taft Benson. “He was called of God to his high and holy calling as prophet, seer, and revelator and without doubt was ‘ordained to that very purpose in the Grand Council of heaven before this world was.’”
 Here fifty-two witnesses from many walks of life recount their experiences with Harold B. Lee. Each account adds depth, color, and perspective to the portrait of greatness of this outstanding servant of God. “His wisdom was brilliant, his understanding of doctrine immense, and his commitment absolute,” testifies Elder Vaughn J. Featherstone.
 When he prayed, recalls Bishop C. Dennis Smith, “we almost felt as though he were conversing with someone who was in the room with us; I knew it was someone with whom he spoke often and intimately.” In a blessing to a young woman, he pronounced: “Diana Bird, at the time of the accident, the Lord saw fit to place his finger down upon your life and save it, for you have not yet completed what you’ve been sent to earth to do.”
 President Harold B. Lee dedicated his life to leading souls in their upward strivings. Speaking at general conference when sustained as Church President, he said: “The only true record that will ever be made of my service in my new calling will be the record that I may have written in the hearts and lives of those with whom I have served and labored, within and without the Church.” He Change My Life reflects that true record of service, devotion, commitment, and love—Christlike qualities that touched lives and forever changed them.

The Voice Of Israel’s Prophets By Sidney B. Sperry

The Voice Of Israel’s Prophets By Sidney B. Sperry  457 pages
 The Voice of Israel’s Prophets…is a book that every Latter-day Saint should own. Dr. Sperry in this scholarly work indicates that the prophets of Israel spoke not only to their generation but also to every succeeding generation. It took a scholar of the caliber of Dr. Sperry to interpret their messages. Few authors have been better able to capture the vigor of these prophets and transmit their spirit in its grandeur to another generation.
 Isaiah, under Dr. Sperry’s facile pen, becomes a “statesman-prophet” of majesty and power. Nine stimulating chapters serve to analyze and evaluate this great figure.
 Jeremiah, mighty in his wrath, stalks across the pages of this book, bringing his message of judgment. Dr. Sperry’s treatment of this tragic prophet becomes a poignant reminder of the sorrow that befalls those who fail to obey the God of Israel.
 Ezekiel’s prophecies are related in a minor key, pointing to the fall of Israel from her place of respect among nations, even as she had fallen from her eminent place in her worship of the Holy One of Israel.
 Other prophets bring their messages to a world in sore need of them: Daniel, statesman as well as prophet; Hosea, the great prophet of love; Amos, the messenger of social justice; and Jonah, who learned through bitter and hard experiences that Israel’s God belongs to the righteous of all nations.
 Dr. Sperry has also indicated through this careful study that the world has misnamed the so-called lesser prophets. The messages of Obadiah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephania, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, are great messages, worthy of careful analysis and application. Each of these prophets presented a message that has thundered down the ages.
 The Voice of Israel’s Prophets belongs in every Latter-day Saint home.

Finding Faith In The Desert By Anthony W. Horton

Finding Faith In The Desert By Anthony W. Horton 230 pages
 In May 2003, Captain Anthony Horton of the 1st Military Intelligence Battalion received a phone call that would change his life. He was told to pack his bags; he was being reassigned to a unit that had just deployed to Iraq, and the group needed a chaplain. He soon took a flight straight to Baghdad International Airport and began an emotional spiritual adventure, ministering to American soldiers and to the people of Baghdad, Iraq.
 Chaplain Horton quickly met Iraqi families who claimed to be the original Iraqis, a remnant of the ancient people of Ur, where Abraham dwelt. This group practices a religion they believe was handed down from Adam to Abraham to John the Baptist.
 Wherever Chaplain Horton traveled in Iraq, he spent time among the people, discussing religion and God’s plan of happiness for all of His children. He became close friends with the people, being invited into their humble homes to eat from their tables or floors.
 After his arrival in the Mideast, Chaplain Horton was also set apart by the Arabian Peninsula Stake President in Kuwait to serve as the 13th member of that Stake High Council, giving him authority to organize Servicemen’s Groups and to lead soldiers in weekly sacrament services. He also provided counsel to many U.S. soldiers—both LDS and non-LDS—and witnessed true miracles of physical and emotional healing.
 Chaplain Horton’s account and accompanying photos are truly inspirational as he and other soldiers have been participants in the miraculous opening of the minds and hearts of the Iraqi people, preparing them for the message of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.

Martyrs Of The Kingdom By Hoyt W. Brewster, Jr.

Martyrs Of The Kingdom By Hoyt W. Brewster, Jr. 178 pages
 What is a martyr for the Lord’s cause? What prompts his or her firm resolve? Is martyrdom confined to any particular era? Whose names are honored today both on earth and in heaven for their ultimate display of faith and courage?
 This well-documented book provides accounts of men and women who gave their lives for the cause of Christ, from Old Testament times to the present. Recounting the background circumstances of persecution and martyrdom in each case, the author portrays the martyr’s chief characteristic: not so much a willingness to die as a steadfastness of commitment to the Savior and His gospel regardless of cost. A separate chapter focuses on the martyrdom of Jesus Christ, whose example of commitment and willing submission set the pattern for many of His martyred followers. Another absorbing chapter depicts the trials and murder of the Prophet Joseph Smith and illustrates that, indeed, the rich blessings of the Restoration that have come to millions “cost the best blood of the nineteenth century.” And it would seem that the best blood of many generations, from righteous Abel to the pioneers of the latter days, is represented by the stalwarts in this book.
 “The purpose of this work,” the author writes, “is not to evoke sorrow, and certainly not to spark retribution, but rather to honor those who have sacrificed their all in the cause of Christ.” The stirring accounts contained herein will not only move, comfort, and evoke admiration in readers but will also encourage them in their resolve to endure in their usually lesser tribulations to the end.

Magnifying Priesthood Power By Robert L. Millet

Magnifying Priesthood Power By Robert L. Millet 187 pages
 Magnifying Priesthood Power explains the many aspects of priesthood power and authority, then examines the ways in which Latter-day Saints can utilize their full potential in their lives. It is carefully researched and brings together a wealth of information from the scriptures and from all periods of LDS Church history.
 This book is tremendous in its potential to shape lives for good. It is reverently inspirational, highly motivational, and penetrating in its depth and research.
 In its ten chapters Magnifying Priesthood Power considers the nature of earthly and heavenly powers, many aspects of the oath and covenant of the priesthood, the relationship of foreordination to mortal priesthood callings, and the ways in which one can “magnify” priesthood callings. A penetrating analysis is given of ways men are tempted to abuse the priesthood, and insights are shared concerning how one grows in the principle of revelation and how one should receive the Lord’s servants. The final chapters of the book treat the doctrine of adoption, the higher blessings which come to the faithful, and the road to eternal life.
 This excellent book will be widely read and discussed because of its many insights, careful scholarship, and great inspirational and motivational qualities.

Jacob Hamblin: His Life In His Own Words Foreword By Richard Lloyd Dewey

Jacob Hamblin: His Life In His Own Words Foreword By Richard Lloyd Dewey 127 pages
 His migrations from Ohio to Utah with life-and-death adventures at every turn keep the reader spellbound in this unabridged, autobiographical account of the Old West’s most unusual adventurer among Native Americans.
 In his own words Jacob Hamblin bears his soul with no pretense unveiling an eye-witness, honest journal of the political intrigue involved in Utah pioneer attempts to peacefully co-exist with his Native brothers.  Easily considered the most successful—and bravest—diplomat to venture into hostile territory singlehandedly, Hamblin takes the reader into hearts of darkness and hearts of light.
 His is a remarkable re-telling of one man’s odyssey through desert, flood, threat of torture, battlefield skirmishes, domestic disputes, faith-trying events, faith-promoting experiences, and a summarial review of civilization’s overall quest for survival on the American continent, splendidly told by a man who not only saw the events, but created them.

The Story Of Spencer W. Kimball: A Short Man, A Long Stride By Edward L. Kimball & Andrew E. Kimball, Jr.

The Story Of Spencer W. Kimball: A Short Man, A Long Stride By Edward L. Kimball & Andrew E. Kimball, Jr. 128 pages
 Spencer W. Kimball grew up as an Arizona farm boy. He chased little girls with caterpillers to hear them scream and in high school chemistry laboratory he cooked up such a stench that the school closed down for a day. But the same boy sat up nights to read the whole Bible through by kerosene lantern and sold his horse to get money to serve a mission.
 He always thought of himself as a little man, both sort and unimportant, and because of those feelings he worked twice as hard as others. He could hardly believe it when the telephone rang and J. Reuben Clark, Jr., of the First Presidency informed him of his call to serve as an Apostle. After a spiritual experience in the mountains, he knew for sure that the call was from God.
 As an Apostle he championed the cause of the Indians with vigor and preached repentance fearlessly. But with individuals he showed his kindness—bringing cookies to a neighbor to make amends, visiting the sick, giving dollars to children to start a missionary fund, helping milk the cows on a farm he visited.
 When Spencer Kimball became President of the Church, many people thought that because of his age and poor health he would not be able to do much. Indeed, he once said, “I still wonder what the Lord was thinking about, making a little country boy like me President of his church unless he knew that I didn’t have any sense and would just keep on working.” It soon became clear that the Lord knew very well what he was doing. And because this “little man” kept on working and challenging Church members to lengthen their stride, the world saw an amazing burst of missionary work, temple building, and organizational restructuring. Through him the Lord opened the priesthood to all worthy men and temple blessings to all worthy men and women, whatever their race, in one of the most significant developments in Church history. And all the time he remained the same unassuming person.
 These stories of Spencer Kimball’s life, from farm boy to prophet, show how the Lord can make great use of little men.

A Treasury Of Latter-day Saint Letters By Larry E. Morris

A Treasury Of Latter-day Saint Letters By Larry E. Morris 247 pages
 What were Spencer W. Kimball’s emotions on the eve of the throat operation that virtually too away his voice for the last thirty years of his life? What advice did Charles A.Callis give to his newly married daughter? What did President Theodore Roosevelt have to say to Reed Smoot, U.S. Senator and member of the Quorum of the Twelve?
 In this inspiring and thought-provoking collection of letters, you will get a glimpse into the personal lives, thought, and feelings of many prominent members of the Church-a rare view that is not often seen from the pulpit or in history books.
 “I dream about you almost every night,” wrote young Diantha Clayton to her husband, William, who was required to go west while she stayed behind to await the birth of their first baby. “To tell you I want to see you is useless yet true; you are constantly in my mind.”
 Investigators of the Church in Nigeria in the 1960s sent a touching letter to the missionary department, expressing their testimonies and asking to have the Church officially organized in their country. The sweet spirit of the letter was not obscured by the authors’ somewhat limited familiarity with English grammar and spelling: “We have the please to inform you of our satisfaction on the restored gospel of Christ as testify by the sacred Book of Mormon which was reveal through vision to his holiness the Prophet Joseph Smith.”
 These carefully selected letters, over half of which have never before been published, will provide hours of uplifting reading. Each letter has an introduction to put it in the lives of the correspondents. Biographical summaries at the end of the book provide further valuable information.
 A Treasury of Latter-day Saint Letters is a rare offering that will provide excellent material for talks and lessons, encouragement in times of difficulty, and the pure joy of inspiring reading. Whether read a letter at a time or for hours on end, this is a book that belongs in every Latter-day Saint home.

The Restoration of All Things by Joseph Fielding Smith

The Restoration of All Things by Joseph Fielding Smith 338 pages
 The Restoration of All Things, by President Joseph Fielding Smith, is a compilation of radio sermons over Radio station KSL. “While the series was being given on the air, numerous requests for copies of the addresses came to the radio committee of the Church, and in response several thousand copies were mailed out each week.  When the series came to a close appeals were made from many sections of the Church and the nation to have the speeches made available in book form.”
 This is the dispensation of times-a period of restitution of all things. President Smith has presented in this volume many of the doctrines and promises revealed to the Church through the restoration of the gospel.  Among other things, he discusses the gathering of  Israel, the coming of Elijah, the first principles and salvation for the dead; the eternal marriage covenant and eternity of the family; the resurrection of the dead, the mission of Jesus Christ, and the destiny of the earth and man.
 As a servant of the Lord holding divine authority, President Smith has called attention through the chapters of this book, to the great and marvelous work which the Lord commenced ion this day, and which shall go on to its conclusion.  Not one “jot or title,” he warns shall pass unfulfilled.

At The End Of Your Rope, There’s Hope By Susan Noyes Anderson

At The End Of Your Rope, There’s Hope By Susan Noyes Anderson 146 pages
Is there anything more frightening or discouraging than watching a beloved child abandon family and Church values in favor of choices that threaten physical and spiritual well-being?
 No stranger to this predicament, author Susan Noyes Anderson knows all about that struggle. She understands the depth of despair and severity of pain involved in trying to love, discipline, and redirect a rebellious teen. In this optimistic and helpful book she candidly describes her experience and that of other beleaguered parents who have found themselves engaged in such a battle and “at the end of their rope.”
 She (and her family) emerged victorious by applying the principles she teaches, but this is far from a dry, clinical treatise on how to deal with troubled children. Susan Anderson has found moments of comedy and irony in many of the situations she has encountered, and you will be moved and encouraged by her recollections of the circumstances she and others have faced. The problems addressed are real, but her lively presentation of them is both warm and entertaining.
 Though she enjoys using humor to illustrate her points, she hastens to say, “I do not intend to make light of your very real struggle, for I know from my own experience that parents of errant teens face unique and complex challenges.” It is, however, “still possible to maintain equilibrium, survive, and even enjoy the teenage years.”
 Susan Anderson is also a poet, and in her verses she reflects—sometimes playfully and sometime poignantly—on parent-child relationships.
 This is not just a helpful book. It is also a hopeful book. Filled with practical suggestions and specific recommendations for coping with your challenged and challenging teen, it will remind you that you are not alone in your struggle, that things do change, and that by applying tested techniques and the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ, you and your child can survive the troubled years.
 “The truth is: no matter what is happening with our teenagers, all is not lost.” The inspiration and insight that fill the pages of this book will lighten your heart and enlighten your mind. Be assured: At the end of your rope, there is hope!

Being Enough By Chieko N. Okazaki

Being Enough By Chieko N. Okazaki 225 pages
 Is there ever enough time, enough money, enough power within us to do all that our lives seem to require of us? Most of us feel our inadequacies keenly, and the fear of failure can keep us from reaching out and offering what little we do have. Citing the New Testament story of the widow who cast her tow mites into the temple treasury, Sister Chieko N. Okazaki explains that a feeling of abundance is rooted in faith. “This mortal probation is an invitation to walk with faith in the Savior,” she writes, “and his promise is that he will make up all of our deficiencies. If we will give Christ our trust, then he will give us everything we lack.”
 Filled with Sister Okazaki’s distinctive voice, her personable teaching style, her memorable stories, and her perceptive insights into human nature and the gospel, Being Enough will bolster your faith, provide hope, and help you meet the challenges you face in everyday life, in your relationships, or in the Church.

"The Trial of the Stick of Joseph" and Ancient Ruins of America, A Lecture Series By: Jack H. West

"The Trial of the Stick of Joseph" and Ancient Ruins of America, A Lecture Series By: Jack H. West     129 pages

"This is an actual transcript of three lectures of the ancient ruins of the Americas, given by Jack H. West on June 24th and 25th, 1954 at Brigham Young University. The text has been retained exactly as given, so that you, the reader, might have the feeling that you are right there, participating with the other class members. May you enjoy the informality, the change of pace, the sense of humor and the drama to e found in the Trial of the Stick of Joseph."

"...Then the judge called me into his office and said, "Jack, where in the world did you get the evidence you presented in this mock trial?" I grinned at him and said, "You remember at the onset of the trial I told all of you that I did not take credit for one particle of this evidence. Most of it has been available to the world for over a hundred years. It just needed to be uncovered and organized. And I told you then, as I tell you now, that I believe with all of my heart that God himself prepared that evidence and the witnesses..."

Chosen Missouri And The Question Of Zion By Kenneth W. Porter And Hermann O. Ruf

Chosen Missouri And The Question Of Zion By Kenneth W. Porter And Hermann O. Ruf 308 pages
 What of New Jerusalem? Through His prophets the Lord has said much about this glorious latter-day City of Zion. But where is it to be located and who will build it?
 Who may live in this city of singular beauty and blessedness; what special qualities will it have? Before and after its establishment what will be the condition of the world? What special spiritual laws likely will be in affect there? And what other areas have had or will et have like status?
 A book dealing with these related questions seems most appropriate as inspire prophecies relating to our present time are amazingly and rapidly being fulfilled.
 In this book. Chosen Missouri and the Question of Zion, the authors have painstakingly assembled scriptures and inspired utterances, both ancient and modern, bearing on the subject of ZION. These are times when knowledge of such prophecies may prove to be of inestinable value.
 We believe that those who love the Lord and look forward to His glorious return will find this unique look of great interest and worth.

Ancient Apostles By David O. McKay

Ancient Apostles By David O. McKay 197 pages
 Ancient Apostles by President David O. McKay is an excellent book for old and young and affords a basis for many successful and happy family hours. President McKay has always felt deep concern for the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to know about the apostles who labored with the Savior while he walked and taught through the land of Palestine. People today need to know the apostles for the great men they were and their zeal once they accepted for truth what Jesus taught.
 Peter, whom President McKay has designated as his favorite apostle, looms large with his strength—and his weakness—until he knew for a fact that Jesus is the Christ. Saul of Tarsus assumes an importance after he saw the light and turned from persecutor to persuader.
 All of the apostles helped bring to a pagan world increased knowledge of the meaning of life through the gospel of Lord Jesus Christ. In this book the foundations of Christendom are traced and the spread of the branches of the early Christian church along the shores of the Mediterranean.

50 Signs Of The Times And The Second Coming By David J. Ridges

50 Signs Of The Times And The Second Coming By David J. Ridges 153 pages
 There is a widespread interest in the signs of the times. It is a marvelous and exciting time to be alive! “Signs of the times” are prophecies given by the Lord over the centuries which, when fulfilled, are designed to bear witness that the Second Coming of the Savior is getting close. Those who are aware of these prophecies will have their testimonies strengthened as these signs come to pass.
 In this book, David J. Ridges has included 50 signs of the times. The format is concise and makes it easy for the reader to see them at-a-glance, or to study them more in-depth. Each prophecy is placed in one of the three general categories as follows:
1. Fulfilled
2. Being Fulfilled
3. Yet Future
 A brief detailing of the actual Second Coming plus events associated with it are also included. Finally, the author addresses the question, “How good do I have to be to have a pleasant Second Coming?”

Mary And Elisabeth, Noble Daughter’s Of God By S. Kent Brown

Mary And Elisabeth—Noble Daughter’s Of God By S. Kent Brown 122 pages
 “Of all the creations of the Almighty,” says President Gordon B. Hinckley, “there is none…more inspiring than a lovely daughter of God who walks in virtue with an understanding of why she should do so…”
 From the gospel of Luke, we get our first clear picture of the magnificence of Mary and Elisabeth, two noble daughters of God. Long before the reality of their mortal lives, Mary and Elisabeth were the subjects of divine prophecy. Appearing in revelations found in the Bible and the Book of Mormon, Mary, the mother of the Savior, was the subject of several prophetic visions; and Elisabeth’s revered role was identified through the prophecies concerning her son, John the Baptist.
 Based on extensive research and careful study be respected gospel scholar S. Kent Brown, the sacred lives and missions of Mary and Elisabeth come to vivid life through keen insight into scripture and through relevant cultural and historical information. Mary and Elisabeth: Noble Daughters of God is an inspiring and fascinating look into the setting, lives, and roles of these two remarkable women.

Within Our Reach By David Martin Call

Within Our Reach By David Martin Call 65 pages
 “We attend our meetings, pay our tithing, and all other things as we are required, and yet many of us still seem to be miserable. We do not really enjoy our religion as we should. Something seems to be missing; something is definitely wrong.” So writes author David Martin Call. As Brigham Young once asked, “Is it not a hard task to live this religion without enjoying the spirit of it?”
 Now, in Within Our Reach, the author explains how to more fully “enjoy the spirit” of our religion, hot to obtain the peace and power of the gospel in spite of the cares, obstacles, and temptations of the world. In this day of economic problems, of rampant sin, and of “wars and rumours of wars,” the blessings and happiness of living the gospel with full purpose of heart are perhaps more important than at any other time.
 Within Our Reach is divided into three sections. The first explains how we can understand our spiritual state, how we can know of our standing before the Lord. The second section discusses how to find the causes of our spiritual dissatisfaction, emphasizing the need to choose without reservation the things of God over the things of the world. The third section discusses the “mighty change,” the true conversion to the gospel that comes through the power of the Spirit, and how we may attain that blessing.
 The peace and power of the gospel may be ours; we have only to reach out and grasp them. Even when we feel unworthy and discouraged, the Lord is there, and we may look to him and live. As President Wilford Woodruff declared, “In these days, when the holy Priesthood is restored to us, we have no excuse for saying that our minds are not satisfied, for the blessings are given to us; they are within our reach, and it is your privilege and mine to enjoy them.”

The Best Of Women’s Conference Selected Talks from 25 Years of BYU Women’s Conferences

The Best Of Women’s Conference Selected Talks from 25 Years of BYU Women’s Conferences 624 pages
 “Sisters, we are all in this together. We need to lock arms and help build the kingdom so that it will roll forth and fill the whole earth.” These words from Sister Marjorie P. Hinckley epitomize the spirit of the Brigham Young University—Relief Society Women’s Conference.
 Over, the past twenty-five years, the women’s conferences held annually on the campus of BUY have uplifted, instructed, and encouraged the women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Thousands flock to BYU each year to attend in person, and hundreds of thousands more can, as of recent years, watch selected talks on satellite broadcast.
 The Best of Women’s Conference is a landmark anthology of dozens of the most memorable addresses presented at women’s conferences over the past two and a half decades. This beautiful volume includes such favorite essays as “Women of Faith,” by Camilla Eyring Kimball; “Building the Kingdom from a Firm Foundation,” by Marjorie P. Hinckley; “It’s about Time, “ by Mary Ellen Edmunds; “thought of a Grasshopper,” by Louise Plummer; “Finding Lightness in Our Burdens,” by Chieko Okazaki; “This Is a Test. It Is Only a Test,” by Sheri L. Dew; “The Temple: Taking an Eternal View,” by S. Michael Wilcox; and many more.

We Believe: Doctrines and Principles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints by Rulon T. Burton

We Believe: Doctrines and Principles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints by Rulon T. Burton
This is a great reference book when looking for information regarding doctrines and principles of the Church. Organized alphabetically by topic and covers topics from A to Z this book is a wonderful reference for lessons, talks and much more.
This 1194-page volume contains 898 gospel doctrines that have been backed and defined solely by scripture and Latter-day Prophets AND only from sources that the Church declares to be a doctrinal source.
It is especially useful for teachers and speakers; but it also clarifies for the inquisitive what the LDS (Mormon) church believes. The book is organized alphabetically by topics ranging from Adversity to Zion. Each doctrine/principle is stated in a single sentence and given a number. For example. Doctrine numbered 655 reads:
"When the Lord wants the people to learn any essential truth, He will teach it to them over and over again through the repeated witnesses of prophets."
What follows are several declarations from Latter-day Prophets and scriptures that back and define this doctrine.
This reference is a must for every Latter-day Saint family.

The Mormon Diet, A Word Of Wisdom By Earl F. Updike

The Mormon Diet—A Word Of Wisdom By Earl F. Updike 254 pages
 Reversing Heart Disease
 Preventing Heart-Artery Disease
 Lowering Blood Pressure
 Preventing Many Cancers
 Reversing Adult Diabetes
 Losing Weight Permanently
Enjoy The:
 Lowest possible cholesterol intake
 Lowest possible fat intake
 Leanest, healthiest and attractive body
 Most possible energy
 Longest possible lifespan
 Best menus to heal the heart
 The Mormon Diet—A Word of Wisdom has the power to save lives. Everyone should follow the recommendations of this book, which includes a plant centered diet for maximum health and longevity.

The Making Of A Prophet By Lindsay R. Curtis

The Making Of A Prophet By Lindsay R. Curtis 129 pages
 The story of the life of Joseph Smith has been told and re-told many times over since the martyrdom of the Prophet in 1844. Missionaries of the Church alone have testified to millions throughout the world that Joseph Smith is truly a chosen Prophet of God.
 Here is another account of the wonderful story of faith, courage, and inspiration which made up the life of this great man. But this is not just another routine telling of the story. This book, through vivid word descriptions and dramatic new illustrations, re-lives the life of the Prophet through his boyhood, teen-years, and the early years of his significant spiritual accomplishments.
 Elder LeGrand Richards of the Council of the Twelve who has written the foreword to the book writes that Dr. Curtis “…has described this prophet in such a simple and impressive manner that one is led to wonder why all the world cannot accept him as a prophet of God.”
 This volume, with its word pictures and graphic illustrations, will appeal particularly to the youth but will be of interest to all ages in re-affirming the testimony of Joseph Smith the Prophet and the great Church which he founded under the inspiration of God the Father, and Jesus Christ, the Son.

The Old Testament: A Mormon Perspective by Glenn L. Pearson

The Old Testament: A Mormon Perspective by Glenn L. Pearson  232 pages
 For the Old Testament reader, perspective is everything. Is that book divinely inspired or merely the work of men? Glenn Pearson is clear and forthright in his approach: The Old Testament is the work of prophets of God who understood the same gospel plan that Latter-day Saints know today.
 The author sees the Old Testament  as essential Latter-day Saint reading, and his book is designed to assist that process. After a preliminary discussion on the different positions taken by the higher critics and by the Church, he gives an overview of the Old Testament which summarizes the message of each of its thirty-nine books.  There follows the meaningful story of the covenant people from Moses to Christ and on to latter day; an instructive account of Israel’s neighbors and her interaction with them; and an illuminating discussion on Mosaic rites and practices.  A chapter on understanding the Old Testament gives valuable hints on such matters as reading for comprehension, interpreting figurative statements, and effectively using commentaries; and it gives many other helpful guides to understanding the ancient record.
 Here is a moderately sized book, packed with information and insight, which will be a valuable supplement to the Gospel Doctrine and Melchizedek Priesthood study courses for 1980-81 and 1981-82.  With its guidance, the reader will approach the Old Testament record with confidence and an ever-deepening perception.

The Miracle of Forgiveness by Spencer W. Kimball

The Miracle of Forgiveness by Spencer W. Kimball
In his earthly ministry, Jesus preformed many miracles. In particular, he healed numerous diseased and disabled bodies. But perhaps his greatest miracle was the healing of people's souls- the forgiveness of sin. Jesus still offers that miracle today, and on the same terms as formerly: sincere repentance. This book is a penetrating explanation of repentance and forgiveness that is illuminated with a bright hope for those who are searching for peace and security. It is a landmark work that has spoken with authority and insight for thirty-five years, bringing to bear President Kimball's rich experience and the inspiration of his calling. Elder Richard G. Scott, in his October 2000 conference address suggests reading the last two chapters first.

Downwind Clouds Of Fire By Lu Jones Waite

Downwind Clouds Of Fire By Lu Jones Waite 138 pages
 What happens downwind from the most destructive element that man has ever created on the earth is the background to this intriguing suspense story by Southern Utah bestselling author, Lu Jones Waite, who weaves both fact and fiction into its contents.
 With stories such as The China Syndrome, the Plutonium Incident, and the events of Three-Mile Island, combinations of fact and fiction, the hazards of the nuclear age now stand out in sharpness as never before in the public eye.
 But years before these events the atomic testing and radioactive fallout over Southern Utah and Nevada were real in the lives of thousands of citizens. The impact was more far-reaching and devastating as facts were uncovered later which shocked millions of patriotic Americans.
 Downwind is the story of government researcher, Brady Collins, whose uneventful life is shattered as he stumbles into a deadly operation that could destroy his family, his boyhood home town, and even the entire nation with its magnitude effect. Was there a cover-up? Something was going on that just wasn’t right. Brady and his fellow researcher, attractive Dr. Charity Fuller, find themselves trapped in a life-and-death game by egotistical power-hungry forces, who are knowingly using innocent lives for the purposes of defense technological advancement.
 Knowing the consequences it could bring to their own lives, Brady and Charity agree their only hope is to get the incriminating documents to the public to expose the destructive operations. The story will keep you at chair’s edge as they try to escape before time runs out.

Mormon Wisdom And Health By Kenneth E. Johnson, M.D.

Mormon Wisdom And Health By Kenneth E. Johnson, M.D. 145 pages
 Dr. Kenneth E. Johnson focuses upon the medical and ecclesiastical history relating to the Word of Wisdom revelation received by Joseph Smith in 1833. The discourses and exhortations by church leaders are documented and modern scientific studies are presented that confirm the need to understand, accept and live by all the principles contained in the Word of Wisdom
 Mormons are well known and admired for their stand on the use of tea, coffee, tobacco and alcohol. The Word of Wisdom revelation is much more than that. It also gives explicit instruction about nutrition.
 A quiet revolution in life-style is taking place in America. Because of new nutritional information more and more people are following the food principles found in the Word of Wisdom. They are feeling better, looking better, and are preventing many common diseases that disable and cause premature death.

“The Words Of Jeremiah” By Monte S. Nyman

“The Words Of Jeremiah” By Monte S. Nyman 125 pages
 Standing before the princes of Judah, he was considered “worthy to die” for having prophesied against Judah, yet as he faced his accusers he fearlessly repeated the prophecy and his life was spared. After being placed in stocks overnight for again prophesying against Jerusalem, he refused to speak in the name of Jehovah anymore; but the Spirit was so strong that he could not restrain himself. His ministry lasted approximately forty-one years, with about eleven of those years being spent in prison. His life was one of dedication, discouragement, and persecution. We know him as Jeremiah the prophet.
 Monte Nyman, author of the acclaimed “Great Are the Words of Isaiah,” here gives a thorough, comprehensive commentary on the book of Jeremiah. In the pattern of his precious work, he leads the reader through Jeremiah section by section, topic by topic, reinforcing and expanding his own explanations with those of latter-day prophets and other General Authorities. In addition to the text, this book contains two appendixes which further illuminate Jeremiah’s writings.
 The prophecies and themes of Jeremiah come sharply into focus as the reader views his vital message: the premortal life and foreordination of prophets; the call to repentance; the destruction of Jerusalem; the scattering and gather of Israel; the Babylonian captivity; the restoration of lands and blessings to the house of Israel.
 Here is a timely text which links events past, present, and future into a panoramic view of the Lord’s dealings with his covenant people. It is a book which will help every reader understand the message of the prophet Jeremiah.

The Quest by O.F. Ursenbach

The Quest by  O.F. Ursenbach    289 pages
 Educated for the rabbinate, Rabbi Ben Arden possesses a questioning mind that will not permit his blind acceptance of ideas when he knows that the principles behind them are false. To the regret of his fellow rabbis, he embarks on a search of religious philosophies in an attempt to find gospel truth.  His search carries him through the Near East, the Far East , the islands of the Pacific, to the United States of America.
 As he diligently inquires of experts he meets from various  faiths, he echoes deep questions crucial to life and salvation.  Gently declining the answers as unsatisfactory, he moves on to the next philosophy, and the next, until he finds the true gospel.

Conquering Your Own Goliaths By Steven A. Cramer

Conquering Your Own Goliaths By Steven A. Cramer 106 pages
 In the days of King Saul, the armies of Israel were challenged by Goliath, champion of the Philistines. Goliath was a giant, over nine feet tall. No one dared to confront him.
 Then David, a lowly shepherd boy who trusted in the Lord, brought down Goliath with a sling and slew him with the giant’s own sword.
 In our day, we too face Goliaths. But most of them are Goliaths of the spirit, Goliaths that will not yield to a sling or a sword. Still, as the Lord helped David, so will he help us. He will provide the weapons we need to defeat our Goliaths.
 In Conquering Your Own Goliaths, Steven A. Cramer, author of The Worth of a Soul and Great Shall Be Your Joy, shows how we can enlist the aid of the Lord in overcoming our problems. He discusses the Goliath of a poor self-image, of thought control, of temptation, of adversity, of unresolved guilt, of indecision. He explains our need for the atonement of Christ in overcoming these and all other problems. And he shows that the Lord always has a way to deliver us from the most serious of circumstances.
 The author writes: “In this book we will discuss hoe to take advantage of the Lord’s atonement, how to overcome the spiritual barriers that keep us apart from God, and how to conquer the Goliath-sized weaknesses and habits that prevent us from enjoying the fullness of his love.”
 Conquering Your Own Goliaths is a valuable resource for all who want to draw closer to the Lord and find permanent solutions for the problems of life.

Butch Cassidy, My Brother By Lula Parker Betenson as told to Dora Flack

Butch Cassidy, My Brother By Lula Parker Betenson as told to Dora Flack 265 pages
 Though Butch Cassidy, outlaw, lives on in legend, no psychiatrist’s couch will ever lull him, no psychoanalyst ever probe from him the reasons why the man Robert LeRoy Parker became a fugitive form law and justice. Butch Cassidy is dead, and writers now theorize about the reasons for his disregard of the law. The question may forever remain unanswered.
 But no other account will come nearer to revealing the truth about him than this one, told by his sister, Lula Parker Betenson. From her we learn about Butch’s hardy forebears, his childhood and young manhood, his leave-taking of his family, his poignant homecoming after many years of outlawry—and after as many years of penance.
 Lula, concerned about conflicting and distorted accounts about Butch, tells us in her preface: “The stories became wilder and wilder. My brother was given credit for robberies which were committed at almost the same time but many hundreds of miles apart…He would certainly have needed wings—and we know he was no angel.” She reveals that her decision to break a forty-years’ sworn silence came after she read articles about Butch containing many distorted quotes from her.
 “If I don’t preserve my story in print, as only our family knew it and not as others have frequently misquoted me, the facts will remain garbled and obscure.”
 Here, then, from the last survivor of Butch Cassidy’s immediate family—Lula Parker Betenson—is his story: Butch Cassidy, My Brother.

Silent Courage: An Indian Story, The Autobiography of George P. Lee a Navajo

Silent Courage-An Indian Story, The Autobiography of George P. Lee a Navajo 359 pages
 “My son, never believe that these mountains cannot listen to you, for they are alive.  If you watch them a long time, you can see that they also have movement.  They are sacred. That is why they reach into the heavens.
 “A man may grow close to his Creator up here.  As the winds pass through the trees that adorn the mountains, they whisper messages to which all nature listens.  You may hear these thing if you can be calm enough inside.  This nature is not an illusion, but often what man does is.  You are a part of nature too.  Learn to be quiet inside and listen.  This way you will always be filled with peace and beauty, for Mother Earth will bring her best forward just for you.”
 George P. Lee was taught by his father in all the ways of the Navajo.  He grew up on the reservations just like other Navajo boys.  He learned to hunt prairie dogs for good, to her sheep, to work in the bean fields of Colorado to help support his family, and to worship in the Navajo religion-a religion the pervaded every aspect of life.
 But George P. Lee was different from other boys, too.  His sacred name was Boy Who Is Well Behaved and Good, and he tried to live up to that name by honoring his parents and working hard.  He was receptive to things of the Spirit, and through the example and help of faithful Latter-day Saints, he was baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints.
 This young Navajo became one of the first students on the Church’s Indian Student Placement program, and he rapidly became a leader at school.  Seeing the value of a good education and wanting to help his people, he attended Brigham Young University and eventually earned a doctorate in education.  He served as the president of a college in Arizona and as a mission president.  Finally, he was called as a General Authority of the Church.
 Silent Courage is the fascinating autobiography of this great man.  The book will be of great value to the Indians, showing them that they can overcome their problems and succeed, both on and off the reservation.  And it will help all Church members better understand the problems, needs, and destiny of the Lamanite people.