With loving insight, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf addresses two attributes that contribute to our Heavenly Father's perfect happiness the power of creation and service with compassion. As a treasured daughter of our Heavenly Father, you can develop those remarkable abilities as well as find happiness in the journey. In The Remarkable Soul of a Woman, President Uchtdorf's timely thoughts on creating and being compassionate will buoy you up, give you strength, and help you realize what a great power for good you truly are.

    Church leader and business executive Robert Hales discusses the four stages of life's journey--preparation, decision, serving, and enduring--and considers how each stage prepares us for eternal life.

    

    Often, in the midst of these trials, we're unable to see beyond our immediate pain and confusion to the bigger picture. Sometimes our trials are so life-shattering that we lose sight of our faith. Adversity is a crucial par of our life on earth. It is not surprising, then, that the scriptures are full of the Lord's counsel on dealing with adversity. From the persecution of the Prophet Joseph Smith to the crucifixion of our Savior, Jesus Christ, the scriptures contain many examples of historic hardship we can learn from. Best-selling author S. Michael Wilcox illuminates these stories, draws out crucial lessons, and helps us apply these lessons to our own lives. What the Scriptures Teach Us about Adversity helps us remember the light when all around us is darkness. It provides examples that will encourage, enlighten, and sustain us in the midst of the hills and vales we travel through. It uncovers truths that will help us make sense of our suffering and provide the healing hope to which we must cling. By using the scriptures as a guide to dealing with adversity, we gain a better perspective of our own trials, role models that show us how to respond to challenges, and the strength and inspiration to "press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope" (2 Nephi 31:20).

    In the last days, we know that Satan will do everything he can to disrupt our lives and derail our happiness. So, how will he do it? In this live recording, Sheri Dew talks about the traps the adversary uses. Bottom line: he ll try to confuse you about any of these three gospel principles: 1. Confuse you about your identity (who you really are) and your personal mission 2. Confuse you about what the Savior actually did for you (the Atonement) and what He s prepared to do for you now 3. Confuse you about knowing how to receive personal revelation Like a latter-day strategy manual, this talk by Sheri Dew offers three empowering truths that will help you to avoid confusion and understand what your Spirit has always known. Great for men and women of all ages.

    What little things could have the biggest impact for you and your spouse? Rather than a deep theological study of marriage, this presentation focuses on five things you can do today to make a big difference in your most important relationship. Try a few of these simple, actionable steps, and you ll notice a difference almost immediately! Using the scriptures, stories, and quotations from Church leaders, 5 Things is a fun marriage retreat experience for the cost of a single CD!

    With so much emphasis on building Zion physically on Earth, we sometimes forget that the best place to build Zion is within our own hearts. John Pontius carefully details the importance of Zion in our own lives, opening our eyes to our oft-overlooked obligations and vast privileges. With hundreds of references from the scriptures and the prophets of our dispensation, The Triumph of Zion Our Personal Quest for the New Jerusalem will guide you in obtaining the blessings of Zion for yourself and your family.

    Nelson offers intriguing historical and cultural background about the Christmas story as well as providing important doctrinal insights about the Savior's birth and ministry. Elder Nelson bears powerful testimony about what the Savior accomplished in our behalf and encourages each of us to think about what the Savior has done for us and to consider what we can offer Him during this holy holiday season.Elder Nelson concludes with this stirring statement: “As a special witness of His holy name, I testify that Jesus the Christ is the divine Son of the Living God. He will love you, lift you, and manifest Himself to you if you will love Him and keep His commandments. Indeed, wise men and women still adore Him.”

    

    It is a gift not only for our last breath and the last day of our lives, but it is also for every day of our lives and every breath of our lives. For it is during the hours of our everyday lives that we work out our salvation, usually unobserved by others, sometimes feeling alone, and often feeling opposed. Though commonly mentioned in the Church, the Atonement of Christ is frequently misunderstood by many of the Saints. It is often viewed as a tool that is only to be employed when dramatic sins are committed. However, the Atonement is something that should be a part of every facet of our lives—in both joyful periods and challenging times. Drawing on his personal experience as a husband and bishop, David Vandagriff has written I Need Thee Every Hour to help readers see how the Atonement can encourage us and improve our lives as we realize the enormity of the Savior's sacrifice and how far it extends. Using real-life stories, each individual chapter discusses how the Atonement relates to different areas of daily life—including death, prosperity, trials, service, and undeserved suffering—to show how the Atonement is the foundation of all hope and the proof of a loving God. About the Author David P. Vandagriff joined the Church in Chicago when he was twenty-four. The first Latter-day Saint he had ever met, G.G. Vandagriff, would become his wife. David received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and graduated with honors from Pepperdine University School of Law. He has practiced law in California and Missouri and has worked as an executive in several technology companies. 6" X 9", 192 pages ISBN 978-1-59811-910-7

    But how can you find those messages without a basic knowledge of gospel symbols and their meanings? Experienced gospel teacher Mark Shields is here to help with a wealth of insight that will enhance your study of the scriptures, increase your understanding of the ordinances and ceremonial practices of the biblical Church, and show you how to look for new levels of understanding in the words and rituals you might be taking for granted. With a clear, easy-to-understand approach, this book seamlessly weaves ancient scriptures with modern insight to teach you and your family the precious gospel truths that can only be found in symbols.