Counseling: A Guide To Helping Others Volume 2 Edited By R. Lanier Britsch and Terrance D. Olson

Counseling: A Guide To Helping Others Volume 2 Edited By R. Lanier Britsch and Terrance D. Olson 323 pages
 Sometimes helping people overcome problems requires little more than a listening ear and genuine concern. But some problems are more perplexing:
• Handicaps
• Drug Addiction
• Eating Disorders
• Chronic Illness
• Intermarriage
• Spouse Abuse
• Remarriage
• Childlessness
• Retirement
• Phobias
 In such cases, what can we do to help? What can we learn from the experts on how to help people overcome problems of a delicate and serious nature? Counseling: A Guide to Helping Others offers valuable insight and practical advice for the lay person who wants to serve others effectively.

Counseling—A Guide To Helping Others Volume 1 Edited By R. Lanier Britsch & Terrance D. Olson

Counseling—A Guide To Helping Others Volume 1 Edited By R. Lanier Britsch & Terrance D. Olson 238 pages
 Many people find themselves in the role of counselor, even when they do not ask for the responsibility. In such cases, what should they do? How should they act? What should they say to those who need their help?
 Counseling: A Guide to Helping Others provides reliable answers to these questions. Written not for the professional but for the lay person who wants to serve others, it gives perspectives and ideas that can be used to help people understand themselves and overcome their problems. Included are chapters on many topics, such as depression, child abuse, suffering and pain, stress, loneliness, loss, self-esteem, conflict, marriage, morality, disciplining children, adolescence, divorce, parenting alone, aging, death, and sexual assault. The chapters have been written by professional and lay counselors who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and who are experts on their topics.
 The editors write, “Counseling sometimes means nothing more than being a good friend who is willing to listen. A willingness to advise people within the bounds the Lord has set while supporting them by an outpouring of love is the key to counseling success.”
 Counseling will be welcomed by all who want to improve their ability to love and to serve others.

“Just To Illustrate” By LeGrand Richards

“Just To Illustrate” By LeGrand Richards 324 pages
 For years friends of Elder LeGrand Richards have been urging him to publish the lively illustrations that have made his sermons so vital and stirring, and at last he has reluctantly consented to do so.
 In this timely and delightful book Elder Richards presents the fascinating true stories that have made him one of the great speakers of the Church. Told in crisp, clear language, and applied with telling insight, the examples from the lives of others charge us with enthusiasm, challenge us to positive thinking, and sober us to avoid the pitfalls.
 Filled with ideas and imagination, ‘Just To Illustrate’ offers help to leaders and missionaries everywhere, and enjoyable readable reading to everyone. You will be chuckling and grieving alternately as you read of people and their problems—and the solutions they found. So, here you are—
 Happy reading!

Defining The Word, Understanding the History and Language of the Bible By John A. Tvedtnes

Defining The Word, Understanding the History and Language of the Bible By John A. Tvedtnes 138 pages
 Discover what the words in the Bible really mean. In this captivating volume, LDS scholar John Tvedtnes takes the mystery out of the language of the King James Bible by leading readers on a fascinating tour of the history and translation of this sacred book. Your knowledge of scriptural language will become enhanced as you learn to place difficult-to-understand words and passages into the context of the times in which they were both written and translated. As you grow to understand the Bible better, you’ll also find you better understand the language in all the standard works.
 Lovers of history, lovers of language with its ever-evolving meanings and variations, and lovers of the word of God will all find this well-researched and reader-friendly book insightful and inspiring. You’ll come to embrace the text you have previously held at arms length—words that have been mere casual acquaintances will become old friends as the word of God becomes more plain and precious.

Setting The Record Straight Emma Smith: An Elect Lady By Susan Easton Black

Setting The Record Straight Emma Smith: An Elect Lady By Susan Easton Black 105 pages
• Was Emma Smith true to her testimony of her husband’s prophetic calling?
• How was Emma Smith described by those who knew her?
• What did Joseph Smith write in his letters to Emma Smith?
 Emma Smith: An Elect Lady reveals the story of an extraordinary woman who lived in a trying time. As the wife of Joseph Smith, the first Latter-day Saint Prophet, Emma knew much of religious bigotry, vexatious lawsuits, and lawless brutality. She comforted Joseph in his extremities, bore his children, and wrote of her abiding love for him. Yet, as time passed Joseph was murdered, Emma struggled to find her place. Her life story, unique from beginning to end, is presented here in a question and answer format
to supply readers with easy access to her biographical information and increased understanding of the trails and triumphs of this remarkable woman.

The Father Is Not The Son—Godhead Or Trinity? By Ramon D. Smullin

The Father Is Not The Son—Godhead Or Trinity? By Ramon D. Smullin 242 pages
 The Father is Not the Son is a brilliant and objective look at the historical doctrines of the Trinity from and LDS viewpoint. Author Ray Smullin exposes the myriad misconceptions about the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, which have for centuries plagued Christians all over the world and resulted in a distancing of worshippers from their Father in Heaven.
 From the infiltration of Hellenistic beliefs into Christianity to the secret chambers and agendas of the Council of Nicea, from the politics and battles of such notorious Christian Fathers as St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas to the emergence of warring Christian theological factions, The Father is Not the Son brings forth hundreds of quotations and writings from historians, saints, rulers, and bishops direct to the reader.
 Demonstrated with amazing clarity within this organized, easy-to-follow book is the fact that the Trinitarian doctrines actually destroy the concepts of a loving Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, leaving in their place a generic and unapproachable “substance.” Surprising facts and bold admissions make this a very complete and invaluable reference guide to what the Trinity is, why it was created, and why it was never meant to have been this way.

Peculiar People, Mormons And Same-Sex Orientation Edited By Ron Schow, Wayne Schow & Marybeth Raynes

Peculiar People—Mormons And Same-Sex Orientation Edited By Ron Schow, Wayne Schow & Marybeth Raynes 373 pages
 A “Peculiar People.” The title is worn as a badge of honor by Mormon faithful, proud of their chosen status as the people of God and reverent to the tradition of persecution for being different. Such a title, with its ironic reference to both pride and persecution, is especially significant to Mormons who are gay or lesbian. These men and women suffer misunderstanding, guilt, and derision, often at the hands of fellow Mormons for whom discrimination is now a distant memory.
 In Peculiar People: Mormons and Same-Sex Orientation, the editors have assembled a wealth of resources chronicling the successes and failures of contemporary lesbian and gay Mormons. Latter-day Saint homosexuals who choose celibacy are usually admitted into full church fellowship. Others, fearing censure and humiliation, conceal their orientation. But many, perhaps a majority, “will not go where they are not welcome” and drift away from the community that once nurtured them.
 In addition to personal accounts, the editors provide national survey information, compare the official Mormon response to that of other churches, note the development of theological and scientific understanding of homosexuality, and indicate current scientific trends. They include a variety of contemporary findings by biologists, therapists, and religious scholars.

Principles Of The Gospel In Practice Sperry Symposium 1985

Principles Of The Gospel In Practice Sperry Symposium 1985 257 pages
• Elder Richard G. Scott
• Robert J. Matthews
• Rodney Turner
• LaMar Garrard
• Alan K. Parrish
• Keith W. Perkins
• S. Brent Farley
• Chauncey C. Riddle
• George W. Pace
• James R. Christianson
• James R. Moss
• Philip M. Flammer
• Gary C. Bryner
• William G. Hartley
• R. L. Gunn

On Earth As It Is In Heaven By Jeffrey R. & Patricia T. Holland

On Earth As It Is In Heaven By Jeffrey R. & Patricia T. Holland 221 pages
 Life in mortality presents challenges for everyone, and frequently we may find ourselves longing for the peace and tranquility of heaven. In his prayer to his Father, Jesus petitioned, “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” While that ideal society may not come to the earth until Christ’s millennial reign, there are things each individual can do to help make mortal life more pleasant, more spiritual, more like our heavenly home.
 In On Earth As It Is in Heaven, authors Jeffrey R. and Patricia T. Holland present messages individually and together that help point the way toward greater awareness, acceptance, and practice of God’s will in our daily lives. Many of these messages were originally presented in devotional meetings and conferences at Brigham Young University, where Elder Holland, now a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, served as president from 1980-1989, assisted by his wife, Patricia. They share experiences and perceptions from their own lives, from the scriptures, and from the counsel of prophets and other great thinkers to illustrate their themes.
 “Until we can be safely home in heaven, with God and with each other,” they write, “surely there is nothing higher for which we could hope than that his will and way and divine influence would be fully felt here on earth.”

Commandments and Promises of God Bernard P. Brockbank

Commandments and Promises of God  Bernard P. Brockbank            667pages
 A lawyer once asked the Master what he should do to inherit eternal life.  The answer was “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all they heart…and thy neighbour as thyself.” (Luke 10:25-28.) But this is not the only commandment that carries the promise of eternal life.  Numerous others, such as enduring life.  Numerous others, such as enduring to the end, obedience, and sacrifice, include this blessing.
 On another occasion, Moses told Israelites that the commandments were their wisdom, their understanding, their life, their greatness, and their closeness to God. (Deut. 4:5-8; 5:33.) Fifteen centuries later, Jesus said simply, “If ye love me, keep my commandment.” (John 14:15.)
 What statutes and requirements has God given us? What are the promises that accompany them? In Commandments and Promises of God, Elder Bernard P. Brockbank, emeritus member of the First Quorum of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints, has compiled over 4,300 entries from the scriptures, divided into 120 topics.  The subjects include such titles as “Cheerfulness,” “Order,” “Looking to God,” “Sexual Morality,” and “Wisdom.” A subject guide helps to identify more specific commandments and promises.
 Commandments and Promises of God is a comprehensive reference source for everyone who wants to know what is required and what is available in the kingdom of heaven.

Elect Ladies - Presidents Of The Relief Society By Janet Peterson and LaRene Gaunt

Elect Ladies—Presidents Of The Relief Society By Janet Peterson and LaRene Gaunt 242 pages
 Since the day in 1842 when the Prophet Joseph Smith “turned the key” in behalf of the women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, signaling the organization of the Relief Society, twelve women have served as general presidents of the organization.
 From Emma Hale Smith, the first Relief Society president, to Elaine L. Jack, whose administration takes the organization into the 1990s, Elect Ladies tells the stories these twelve women, each an “elect lady” in her own right. These are stories of courage, faith, service, and compassion, stories that provide greater understanding of the Lord’s work and of those who lead out in performing it. Through the persecutions of the Church in Nauvoo, the problems of establishing new homes and communities in the west, the crises associated with plural marriage, the poverty of the Depression of the 1930s, two world wars, and confusion over the changing status of women in recent years, these elect ladies have each applied their particular talents and insights to unite the sisters of a worldwide church.
 “I’d like the 1990s to be a decade when women extend themselves, exemplify righteousness, and teach in compassion and love,” says Sister Jack. “I want each woman to find her own individual happiness as a result of her belief in the gospel. If women are solid and secure in their personal testimonies, live their lives according to what they know is right, they will be blessed individually and they will make a difference in the world.”
 Elect Ladies is an inspiring look at some who have had leading roles in helping to make a difference for women, the Church and the world.

Why I Believe

Why I Believe     359 pages
What do Steve Young, Gladys Knight, Orrin Hatch, and Mitt Romney have in common?
 They are all members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and in this inspiring new book they join with dozens of other well-known personalities to share with the world a brief look at why they believe. The paths to testimony have been as diverse as the life experiences of these sports, business, professional, religious, and entertainment figures. Some tell of their pioneer ancestry; others write of what it is like to be first-generation members of the Church. Each gives an inside, personal perspective on the faith that has shaped his or her view of the world. Readers will be uplifted by the stories and motivated by the examples of these remarkable men and women who stand as a light in the latter days.
 Contributors include Stephen R. Covey, Steve Young, Merrill J. Bateman, Jane Clayson, Gladys Knight, LaVell Edwards, Bill Marriott, Danny Ainge, Richard Paul Evans, Gerald N. Lund, Mitt Romney, Truman G. Madsen, Orrin Hatch, Clayton Christensen, Richard M. Eyre, Alan C. Ashton, Andy Reid, Mark Willes, Cathy Stokes, and other prominent Latter-day Saints.
 In a letter to members of the early Christian church, the Apostle Peter wrote, “Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the home that is in you.” (1 Peter 3:15.) In Why I Believe, prominent members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints answer that charge, explaining to the world the reasons for their faith.
 Stephen R. Covey, internationally known business consultant and author, notes, “I feel, as Helen Keller put it, that ‘the best and the most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched but are felt in the heart.’ God’s spirit has filled my whole heart and soul with belief.”
 Steve Young, former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, writes, “I believe because I practiced my faith first without knowing and then felt the answers in my heart. Over time this faith produced conviction that I know more than anything else in my life, seen or unseen.”
 Recording star Gladys Knight says, “I was meeting with the full-time missionaries. I listened, I learned, and to my amazement I was filled with great joy. The Spirit testified to me again and again that their testimonies of Jesus Christ were true. I knew that the doctrines they taught were of God.”
 In an age of skepticism and unbelief, such expressions of faith and certainty awaken the hope of a better tomorrow and the courage to move forward in life.
 LDS philosopher Truman G. Madsen writes, “A renowned sociologist cornered me in the Harvard library stacks one day. ‘I can’t account for it,’ he said, ‘and I probably wouldn’t trust your explanation. But I find more spiritual vitality per square inch among the Latter-day Saints than any other group I’ve studied. And I’ve covered the waterfront.’” If you’d like to know more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or if you’d just like to understand the reasons behind the vitality of its members, you’ll enjoy reading Why I Believe.

An 1877 Mormon Catechism for Children together with an 1887 Ready Reference

An 1877 Mormon Catechism for Children together with an 1887 Ready Reference 168 pages
 The series is a republishing of nineteenth century Mormon “Classics.” These works were written by members of the Church in good standing at the time of original publication. A wealth of gospel learning and historic understanding are to be found in each of the volumes. Nephi told his people in essence that as they learned who they were and what their heritage was it would help them to be better servants of our Father in Heaven. Mormon Heritage publishers is making these classic reprints available at a price most anyone can afford.
 The word catechism has long been one associated with the Catholic Church and some Protestant churches. It is interesting to note that the word simply describes a method of question and answer learning of gospel principles, whether they be Catholic, Protestant, or-as in this case—Mormon. Some questions and answers are long and others rather short, but all are arranged to give as complete an understanding of the gospel principles as can be expected in such a volume.

What Is Mormonism All About? By W.F. Walker Johanson

What Is Mormonism All About? By W.F. Walker Johanson 226 pages
 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the fastest growing religion in the world today, yet few people really know much about it. In this book, Walker Johanson, a convert to the Church with a keen insight into its doctrines and culture, sets out to remedy that situation by answering the 150 most commonly asked questions about Mormons and their beliefs.
 Organized in a simple question-and-answer format, What is Mormonism All About? answers  such common questions as:
• Are Mormons Christians?
• Why is Mormonism such a lightning rod for public scrutiny?
• What is the connection between Mormons and Native Americans?
• Is the Book of Mormon their Bible?
• Where do Mormons stand on morality, families, women’s issues, and health issues?
• What do Mormons believe?
• Polygamy? Excommunication?  Crosses?  Holidays?
• What kind of people become Mormons?
 Walker Johanson has written a concise, highly informative, and interesting book that will help the general public gain a better understanding of what Mormons are all about.

Essentials In Church History By Joseph Fielding Smith

Essentials In Church History By Joseph Fielding Smith 652 pages
 President Joseph Fielding Smith, in addition to serving in may other capacities in the Church, has been Church Historian since 1921, and in this capacity is the logical person to prepare such a book as Essentials in Church History for Latter-day Saints. Furthermore, as President of the Council of the Twelve since 1951, and a member of that body since 1910, he has studied Church doctrine and the importance of revelation in the founding of and the carrying forward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
 In this book, President Smith has given a clear-cut guide that is useful to the newest Church member and serves as a reference book to the student of Church history.
 Essentials in Church History by President Joseph Fielding Smith has become essential in Latter-day Saint homes as a companion volume to the four standard works of the Church, which it helps explain historically and spiritually.
 This volume relates succinctly the development of the Church. In addition, President Smith has included in the appendix the various quorums of the General Authorities in chronological order. More-over, in giving the names he has included the birth and death dates, and the year when each was called into Church service in these capacities.
 President Smith has discussed the vital doctrines and revelations to the Church in order to explain them in their historical context as well as their spiritual values. He includes all of this material in order to help build and increase testimony. Essentials in Church History is a book no Latter-day Saints home should be without.

The Great Prologue by Mark E. Petersen

The Great Prologue by Mark E. Petersen   136 pages
 “This great American nation the Almighty raised up by the power of his omnipotent hand, that it might be possible in the latter days for the kingdom of God to be established in the earth.
 “If the Lord had not prepared the way by laying the foundations of this glorious nation, it would have been impossible (under the stringent laws of bigotry of the monarchical governments of the world) to have laid the foundations for the coming of his great kingdom.  The Lord has done this.
 “His hand has been over this nation, and it is his purpose and design to enlarge it, make it glorious above all others, and to give it dominion and power over the earth, to the end that those who are kept in bondage and serfdom may be brought to the enjoyment of the fullest freedom and liberty of conscience possible for intelligent men to exercise in the earth.”
 President Joseph F. Smith
 (Gospel Doctrine, p. 409)

Faith Precedes The Miracle By Spencer W. Kimball

Faith Precedes The Miracle By Spencer W. Kimball
 Understanding the gospel, concern for people, love for the Savior—these form the underlying theme of Faith Precedes the Miracle.
 In more than four decades as a general authority and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Spencer W. Kimball spoke forthrightly to members of the Church, warning of the deceits of Satan and pointing out the road back for those who have erred and who yearn for reconciliation with the Lord.
 This book is based on some of his sermons and messages, but each one has been edited and revised for reading while retaining his basic, highly personal mode of expression.
 The subjects reflect a genuine concern for how latter-day Saints can find joy and happiness through living gospel principles, including testimony and revelation, marriage and the family, morality and repentance, righteousness, and the restored church. Each message is an important, direct statement of gospel principles.