In a breakthrough book first published in 1991, the authors address the dynamics in churches that can ensnare people in legalism, guilt, and begrudging service, keeping them from the grace and joy of God's kingdom.Written for both those who feel abused and those who may be causing it, The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse shows how people get hooked into abusive systems, the impact of controlling leadership on a congregation, and how the abused believer can find rest and recovery.

    In Receiving Answers to Our Prayers, Elder Cook examines some of the most important principles and practices of prayer, which the Lord has taught us through scripture and through living prophets. By illustrating those principles through examples and many true-life stories, he shows that the Lord does answer prayers and suggests ways we can become more receptive to the answers the Lord sends. Elder Cook focuses on the difficult question of why answers do not always come in ways we expect and what we can do then to increase our faith.

    

    Full-color photographs and illustrations help recreate the world, the mood, the people and the events of the early years of faith.

    In the life of Robert Chapman we have such an example. Chapman was a widely respected Christian leader in England during the last century as a pastor, a teacher, and an evangelist. But he was best known for his remarkable life of love.

    Christ never intended church leadership to be earned by seniority, purchased with money, or inherited through family ties. He never compared church leaders to governing monarchs, but rather to humble shepherds. Not to slick celebrities, but to laboring servants. Drawing from some of the best-received material on church leadership, John MacArthur guides the church with crucial, effective lessons in leadership. This book is valuable not only for pastors and elders, but for anyone else who wants the church to be what God intended it to be.

    Elder Oaks contrasts the Lord's way and the world's way

    Gaustad skillfully tells the story of Roger Williams: founder of Rhode Island, a defender of religious liberty, and a man of deep religious and political convictions.

    Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." Perhaps this message of hope and love was never more needed than in today's troubled world. Latter-day Saints have the advantage of receiving regularly from the Master's inspired earthly representatives counsel that reaffirms His teachings and helpfully relates them to modern circumstances. One such is Elder Boyd K. Packer of the Council of the Twelve, thirty of whose addresses appear in this book. Given in various forums- in general conference, in area conferences, at graduation exercises, to educators and other specialist groups, and in other settings- they all deal with principles that, when applied, help to bring peace to the soul. The headings of the six parts to the book- Direction, Inspiration, Caution, Admonition, Understanding, Assurance- signal the mode of their respective contents. The chapters they embrace are alive with stimulating inspiring concepts: The effort-intense production and the immense spiritual value of the new editions of Latter-day Saint scriptures. The essence of education- not knowledge well stored but knowledge well directed in service to others. The patriotism and just the common decency of common citizens in America's early days, and the implications for us today. The only-true-church challenge- we must affirm this doctrine despite others' accusations of arrogance. Maintaining the steady course of faith and trust in God, however rough the waters. One's responsibility to give, having been given much. How we really can know God lives and loves us. How, indeed, "beneath His watchful eye His Saints securely dwell." These are a few of the gospel-rich ideas clearly and expressively set forth in this book. Six pencil drawings represent, in various situations, Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world- our only source of lasting peace and comfort. These pages abound with sound advice and comforting counsel. Varied in style and tone depending on the occasion, the talks set out gospel principles with a clarity and facility of expression that the author's hearers have come to love and admire. They are illuminated by a wealth of personal experiences and here and there by one of his original parables. Best of all, they firmly encourage and strengthen the reader as they reaffirm the author's apostolic testimony of and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and in His unique power to bring us peace.

    

    Sometimes we stay on one plateau thinking that is all we need to do, but if we can move forward toward the next plateau we would find that there is more to learn and more to do.

    It is more than the absence of stress and much more than peace. It is a peace that surpasses understanding; it is a promised gift. This book of eloquent poems, monologues, and worship resources is about the search for shalom.

    Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. This four-volume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work — doctrine. Dividing the material into convenient topical sections, each volume quotes the Book of Mormon verses and gives detailed commentary that reflects not only the authors' own considerable scholarship and research but also the insights of other scriptures and modern prophets. This invaluable commentary will help readers draw nearer to God by enhancing their study of His sacred word.

    An insightful collection of sermons from Austin Farrer, Warden of Keble College, Oxford from 1960 until his death in 1968.

    Dunning calls us beyond formulas to the true proof of the doctrine -- our lives.

    Created for today's internet-savvy, media-smart readers, the Word In Life "TM" Bible makes the Word of God as relevant to modern life as the daily newspaper. A wealth of intriguing background information helps readers place themselves in the context of Scripture and connect the words and events of biblical times with the situations they face today. Hundreds of articles and special features offer in-depth, biblical analysis of ideas and issues that remain at the forefront of public debate -- subjects like "Success", "Race and Ethnicity", "Leadership", "Managing People", and "Family and Society".-- No other study Bible employs such an innovative format to engage busy readers with the truth of Scripture. Vivid graphics, eye-catching headlines, in-text maps and charts, and a two-color format throughout bring fresh excitement to Bible reading.-- The Word In Life "TM" Bible also features special information on occupations of the Bible, geography and culture, personality profiles, theme indexes, and much more.

    

    These narratives establish the depth, breadth, and richness of the gospel in the lives of Tongan Latter-day Saints.

    

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    These letters provide a unique look at the life and times of one of the most original religious and political minds America has ever produced.