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In Nauvoo, the Prophet Joseph Smith reflected on the course of the Restoration and paid tribute to Joseph Knight's family, who had stood by him loyally. “They are my friends,” he wrote. Regarded by many as the “second family of the Restoration,” the Knight family participated...

Under the direction of Captain Dan Jones the Prophwyd y Jubili was published. It was a Welsh newspaper published by Latter-day Saints in Wales from 1846 to 1848. Translated from the original Welsh, The Prophet of the Jubilee is a compilation of the writings of early Welsh saints as they defended themselves...

The Holy Invitation offers an insightful introduction to the temple, helping young adults and new converts better comprehend the eternal truths taught in the Lord's house. This short book explores the temple experience from three different vantage points: the why, drawing upon a fictional metaphor...

When fourteen youth-oriented leaders get together, as in this book, you can count on a lively session. These talks by popular speakers mingle personal experiences with personal conviction as they zero in on potential problems for youth that can be transformed into blessings.How can one overcome...

“As a Sunday school teacher, The Hidden Christ helped me discover significant layers of meaning regarding the Savior in the Old Testament. It 'enlarged my soul and enlightened my understanding.'” — Becky, customer “If you’re like me,” Jim Ferrell writes, “you are afraid of the Old Testament.”...

Faith is the first principle of the gospel of Jesus Christ. So what happens when a person has doubts?Questioning is not the problem, according to authors Terryl and Fiona Givens. “After all,” they write, “the Restoration unfolded because a young man asked questions.” The difficulty...

“But how do I know if I am really in love?”During more than 30 years of teaching and counseling young people, Robert McIntosh has heard that question more than any other. Here he draws upon the scriptures, the writings of latter-day prophets and hundreds of interviews to answer...

BYU Studies volume 49, number 3, features a variety of articles, essays, reviews, and poetry. Alex Baugh and Richard Holzapfel present historical information about a document that appears to be an unpublished declaration of the Twelve in 1844 or 1845 about their meeting with Joseph Smith when he gave...

This is Leon R. Hartshorn's book, Inspiring Stories for Young Latter-day Saints.

In the midst of deep affliction, the Prophet Joseph Smith was told, "All these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good." The world at that moment was shown anew that God is aware of man's suffering, and that pain is not without purpose. Such concepts are not always easy to accept,...

"The Lord said he would raise up a pure people. For what, Benjamin? Why does the Lord need a pure people?"Benjamin stared into Joseph's steady gaze for several seconds, then understanding came with absolute clarity. "Because there is yet work to be done," he said in awe.Joseph laughted...

"You believe me, don't you, Nathan." It was not a question, but a statement, filled with wonder.It stunned Nathan."You believe it all. I can see it on your face."For a moment, time seemed suspended as Nathan probed the inward recesses of his soul. There was still the incredulousness,...

Our Father's plan for us is often referred to as "the great plan of happiness," but we sometimes struggle to feel as happy as we'd like. Are there really some simple things we could do to feel happier? You may not have thought that such suggestions as "Don't even try to get motivated to exercise" and...

In this short devotional book for LDS girls, Laurel Christensen says, “Heavenly Father is anxious to talk to you. And if texting was His chosen method, He would do it. But, for now, it's not. He wants you to come to Him in prayer and scripture study and personal worship time. So, don't let these...