Books published by publisher Deseret Book

More than a biography... What kind of life preparation does the Lord give the men He will one day call to be prophet? And what are the lessons to be learned from such a life? From being raised in a home without the foundation of the gospel to the early days of his marriage and the stress of medical school to his last open-heart surgery in China, President Russell M. Nelson took advantage of every opportunity to learn and become more. In Insights from a Prophet s Life, Sheri Dew takes us through the life of President Nelson from childhood to the current day. This unique collection of life experiences is told in short episodes for the purpose of helping readers gain their own personal insights. For if we have much to learn from what a prophet says, surely we have much to learn from how a prophet lives

Your children and grandchildren will delight in the colorful pictures and simplified writing. You'll love its durability. Retold by Deanna Draper Buck, these abbreviated stories present twenty of the best-known scriptural accounts from the Book of Mormon, as well as an additional story of Joseph Smith and Moroni. The author retells the familiar events in ''read aloud'' language that will entertain as it teaches. Stories include ''Lehi Was a Prophet,'' ''King Benjamin,'' and ''The People of Ammon.'' Enhanced by bright, colorful illustrations, My First Book of Mormon Stories will provide many special moments for parents and grandparents of young children. This durable board book is sure to become a family treasure.

A decade's worth of excitement built prior to the dedication and opening of the Rome Italy Temple in early 2019. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from around the world and all others will be welcomed at the Rome Temple visitors' center, where the first thing they will see is a stunning 20'x7' art-glass window created by Tom Holdman and his associates at Holdman Studios. This beautiful masterpiece, entitled Come unto Me, was created to boldly testify that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, our Savior, Redeemer, and ultimate Healer. In this powerful, five-panel window, viewers discover the prodigal son, the good Samaritan, the woman reaching out to touch the Savior's robe, and many symbolic representations of Christ's life and teachings. Like light through that stained-glass window, this book seeks to illuminate the mission, parables, and miracles of Christ. The authors, a team of respected gospel teachers, share stunning insights and new perspectives that allow for deeper understanding and, more important, greater application of Christ's teachings in our lives today. Open the pages and see the beautiful depictions of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the loaves and fishes. Then read the passages and find yourself in each parable and miracle. This book will help us all listen for--and respond to--Christ's eternal pleas: "Come unto me."

When a young boy moves cross-country to a new home just before Christmas, he feels lonely and homesick for his old friends. But his Primary teacher has an idea to help him feel loved and accepted. The other children in the class will take turns bringing different pieces of a nativity set to their new classmate and will offer their friendship by doing something to show how much they care. With delightful illustrations by Shawna J. C. Tenney, this charming story will inspire families to start their own Christmas tradition of a mismatched nativity. A parents' guide at the end of the book provides suggestions for activities that can be done individually or in Family Home Evening lessons to help children learn more about the participants in the first Christmas.

What kind of life preparation does the Lord give the men He will one day call to be prophet? And what are the lessons to be learned from such a life? From being raised in a home without the foundation of the gospel to the early days of his marriage and the stress of medical school to his last open-heart surgery in China, President Russell M. Nelson took advantage of every opportunity to learn and become more. In Insights from a Prophet's Life, Sheri Dew takes us through the life of President Nelson from childhood to the current day. This unique collection of life experiences is told in short episodes from the purpose of helping readers gain their own personal insights. For if we have much to learn from what a prophet says, surely we have much to learn from how a prophet lives.

The power of the Book of Mormon really can influence a three-year-old. The bestselling Who's Your Hero? series has proven it! The fourth book in the series teaches how children ages 3 and up can be like Amulek, Mormon, Moroni, and other scriptural heroes in their everyday lives. Full-color, fun illustrations will keep the attention of pre-readers. Volume 4 stories include: "Lehi's Family Clings to the Word on God," Amulek Cooperates," and "Mormon and Moroni Show Responsibilities." Family home evening ideas and activities are featured at the end of the each story. Moreover, kids love searching for the little mouse hidden throughout the book.

If you think understanding the passages from Isaiah is like trying to find your way through a dense dark forest, then you will appreciate the enjoyable Isaiah for Airheads. After many years of personal study and preparations, John Bytheway has created and mapped out the Isaiah National Forest. He offers the reader four guides, four trees and four keys useful tools for approaching any Isaiah chapter, specifically those found in 2 Nephi. In addition, he explains latter-day relevance for each chapter and shows how these scriptures can strengthen our homes, families, and testimonies. After reading Isaiah for Airheads, you will echo the feeling, great are the words of Isaiah!

Abraham Lincoln became the sixteenth US president during a very dark time in America's history. Author Timothy Ballard explores the crucial role that President Lincoln played to bring this nation closer to heaven. Readers will see Lincoln as a man inspired of God who invoked a covenant relationship between America and its maker—not unlike the national covenants invoked by righteous leaders in the Book of Mormon. In addition, The Lincoln Hypothesis reveals documented evidence that Abraham Lincoln did, in fact, check out the Book of Mormon as he struggled with making some of the most critical decisions of his presidency. Did he read it? Did it influence him? Was the Book of Mormon a key factor in Lincoln's success and the healing of a nation?The author states, "As you read, you will, like a prosecutor reviewing a case, or like a jury determining a verdict, identify valuable pieces of evidence that can be fully substantiated. You will also identify pieces of evidence that cannot. I ask you to consider all the evidence and weight it accordingly. Through this study, many questions regarding the interplay between the restored gospel and the Civil War will be answered. New questions may emerge that will not be so easily answered. Either way, in the end you will find yourself on a most exhilarating investigative journey."

More than 100,000 copies have been sold of My First Book of Mormon Stories. Following the all-time bestselling LDS boardbook is this darling companion boardbook , featuring 16 new stories from the Book of Mormon, including "Lehi’s Dream," "Alma and Amulek in Prison," "King Lamoni," "Captain Moroni and the Title of Liberty," "Nephi and Lehi," "The Three Nephites." Your preschool children and grandchildren will delight in these simplified versions of favorite Book of Mormon stories. Author Deanna Buck retells the familiar events in "read-aloud" language that entertains as it teaches. Enhanced by beautiful illustrations, More of My First Book of Mormon Stories will provide ideal teaching moments for families with young children.

When you were younger, you used to bring strange things into the house—like snakes or turtles or worms. Your mother would probably ask you, “What is that? Where did you get it? What are you going to do with it?” When you receive the Aaronic Priesthood, you’ll bring that home with you too—and your mother will be thrilled. Maybe she’ll ask you the same questions: “What is that? Where did you get it? What are you going to do with it?” This book tries to answer those questions—what the priesthood is, its origins and purpose, and what you can do to honor it. Using humor, stories, scriptures, and quotations from Church leaders, Honoring the Priesthood will help young men learn their duty in the Aaronic Priesthood and prepare them for advancement to the Melchizedek Priesthood.

This children’s chapter book, specifically created for children ages 8–12 to be able to read on their own, is also a great story to read with them at bedtime or anytime! Meticulously researched for accuracy’s sake, this book will help young people gain a testimony of the mission of Joseph Smith. Line drawings throughout help bring his story to life for them. Each chapter of the book presents one incident from Joseph Smith’s life and can be read as an individual story. But the stories are arranged chronologically so that, as a whole, they present a full biography of Joseph Smith for the young reader. As one parent stated: “I read this book aloud at bedtime to my four little boys, ten to three. I’ll cherish the conversation we had after the last page was read where we all agreed that we knew Joseph’s mission was God-led and that he was a prophet. Thank you for this book!”