The stories are presented chronologically, and each picture within the stories includes a caption with corresponding scripture reference, if applicable. The book also includes maps, glossaries of important words, places, and people, as well as beautiful color photographs of scenes and people from church history.According to the introductory pages, some of the information from the stories within the books came from the following non-scriptural sources:*The Doctrine and the Covenants Commentary by Hyrum M. Smith & Janne M. Sjodahl *Essentials in Church History by Joseph Fielding Smith*History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (7 volumes) by Joseph Smith*The History of Joseph Smith by His Mother by Lucy Mack Smith*Mormon Doctrine by Bruce R. McConkie

    Maxwell once called Henry Eyring "the most distinguished Mormon scientist of this dispensation." Henry Eyring discusses various aspects of science, religion, and life. Some of his topics are truth, heredity and environment, communication, freedom through obedience, the Church, Church leaders, work, the scriptures, the age of the Earth, organic evolution, nature and revelation and miracles. Especially interesting are his illustrations of how science and religion complement rather than detract from one another, and how the principles of both can be used to live a happier, more abundant life.

    

    Though he had taught priesthood lessons, gospel doctrine classes and even been a Bishop, Stephen Cramer finally came to understand the personal nature of the atonement as he faced the buffeting of Satan through excommunication. This enriching and fulfilling account will leave you better able to feel the joy of our Savior's love and understand your personal worth in His eyes.

    The author, and he alone, is responsible for the content. The entire royalties from this publication will be given to the Missionary Department of the Church for use in aiding in the distribution of the Book of Mormon, especially in those locations where the purchase of the book represents a sacrifice to the economically disadvantaged.

    Monson shared the story "Christmas Gifts, Christmas Blessings" as a powerful reminder that it is more important to give than to receive. As we remember this insight during our Christmas season, we will find that Christmas gifts we share truly do become blessings in our lives as well.

    

    With Consider the Butterfly, Carol Lynn moves her relationship with readers in a new and more intimate direction, sharing personal stories in "an innocent and awesome show-and-tell" of her experience with the phenomenon of synchronicity. This volume contains 47 of her newest poems.

    

    . . And love God with all your might, mind and strength. " (Moroni 10: 32) President Benson said the gospel of Jesus Christ "is the perfect prescription for all human problems and social ills. But His gospel is effective only as it is applied in our lives. . Unless we do His teachings, we do not demonstrate faith in Him. "In one sense, we live in the worst of times, because sin seems to be almost everywhere and is increasing. Never has the devil been so well organized, and never has he had so many emissaries working for him. His thrust seems to be at everything that is good and uplifting and character-building. Particularly his thrust is at the home and family and at our youth. The basic principles and ideals for the past are being challenged today as never before. On the other hand, we live in the best times. The gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored in its fullness, together with His holy priesthood, to bless our father's children. Our message is a world message. The Church is a world organization -- the most important organization, with the greatest message in all the world. "The Lord has commanded us to arise and shine and to be a light unto the world. Let us do so as individuals so that our example will prosper the work in all the earth. Yes, let us heed the words of the great Book of Mormon prophet Moroni: 'Put on thy beautiful garments, O daughter of Zion; and strengthen thy stakes and enlarge thy borders forever, that thou mayest no more be confounded, that the covenants of the Eternal Father which he hath made unto thee, O house of Israel, may be fulfilled. '(Moroni 10: 31) "