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I found this on Meridian Magazine, and thought that these books are so great, I want to post them.  At one time we have had almost all of them, but I want to check through my books, and perhaps add any not there. 10 influential LDS books summarized in one sentence each May 22nd, 2015 | With hundreds of new books published each year by LDS authors, it’s impossible to keep up with the best in LDS writing. So we’ll make it easy on you: Here are 10 of the most popular LDS books ever, summarized in just a sentence each. 1.  Jesus the Christ , by  James E. Talmage (1915) A classic text on the life and ministry of the Savior, “Jesus the Christ” is a doctrinal study that was commissioned by the first presidency and written by Talmage in a council room in the Salt Lake Temple. 2.  Believing Christ , by Stephen E. Robinson (1992) Featuring the central doctrines of mercy, justice and salvation by grace — the real “good news” of the gospel — “Belie...

This post was on this blog on Nov. 7, 2014, on Elder Richard Scott's birthday.  I noticed someone had read it today, and I read it over again, and decided it is worth re-printing!  He is now very ill, and isn't able to do his work as an apostle, due to poor health, and some dementia because of it, as I understand.  So it is important to remember some of the inspired counsel he has given before.  This today is truly wonderful!  So I'm posting it as it was last November. Happy Birthday, Elder Richard G. Scott.  This was on LDS Living today, Nov. 7, 2014. Elder Scott's 21 Principles to Help You Live by the Spirit EXCERPTED FROM  21 PRINCIPLES  BY ELDER RICHARD G. SCOTT -  Today Elder Scott celebrates his 86th year. In a long life dedicated to the Lord, he's learned a lot. Here are  21 divine truths Elder Scott has shared  to help us all live more fully by the Spirit. Photo from  lds.org . Humankind has always b...

I read this last month, and kept it, and now I want to include it in my blog.  It has many wonderful and inspiring thoughts.  I hope it helps any of you dear readers, if you are having problems in life. God’s Purposes Cannot Be Thwarted By Darla Isackson  · April 20, 2015  in Meridian Magazine (This article is adapted from Darla’s book Trust God No Matter What!) Author Note: An important building block of faith is to clearly understand that God’s purposes cannot be thwarted. I like to say those words over and over and let them sink deep into my soul because that truth can banish doubt and fear. No disaster, no political upheaval, no evil or foolishness or folly of man can thwart God’s purposes—either for our mortal existence or for the immortality and eternal life He has planned for us. That truth gives us a firm foundation for complete trust in Him.  Most of this chapter was written in February of 2003, and my experiences since then hav...

I've wondered how the people in Nepal and surrounding areas are after their devastating earthquakes. I'm including the link where you can go to see many photos about the earthquakes in Nepal.  The article below is rather short, but the photos give more insight into how much those dear people have suffered. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865629101/LDS-Church-leaders-missionary-couple-offer-support-in-Nepal.html http://www.mormonnewsroom.in/articles/pictures-tell-the-story-in-nepal Copy and paste the links above and go to the site above.  Click on the arrow to the right of the pictures, and you can go through a series of interesting photos. LDS Church leaders, missionary couple offer support in Nepal Recommended by Chelsea Potter For the Deseret News Published: Wednesday, May 20 2015  View 3 photos » Elder Valentine walking through Bhaktapur. India Mormon Newsroom Leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day S...

The Tender Mercies of God By Ted Gibbons  · May 19, 2015 In my study of the scriptures a few years ago, I looked up every verse of scripture that had the word “mercy” or the word “mercies” in it.  I was interested in discussing the scope of God’s tender mercies—the ways He blesses his children, and the reasons for the multitude of those blessings. I felt like my immersion in that review of God’s mercies changed my understanding of Him and, consequently, my life.  Among other things, I noticed that often the phrases “tender mercies” and “loving kindness” appear together in the scriptures.  There is an eternal reason for that.  God’s mercies and His perfect, undiluted love flow as a fountain from His divine kindness. The Lord’s Tender Mercies Have Always Been with Us In the 25 th   Psalm, David pleads with the Lord to remember to be as He has always been.  The tender mercies and loving kindnesses of God have been a ...