Showing posts with label LDS Author. Show all posts
Showing posts with label LDS Author. Show all posts
Friday, March 20, 2015
LDS BOOK REVIEW: Yesterday, Today, and Forever by M. Russell Ballard
ABOUT THE BOOK
The scriptures proclaim that "God is the same yesterday, today, and forever" (Mormon 9:9). In his latest book, Elder M. Russell Ballard attests to the truth of that statement by combining his words with teachings from his grandfathers, Hyrum Mack Smith and Melvin J. Ballard. What makes this combination unique is that all three of these men have served as members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
"In preparing this work," writes Elder Ballard, "I have seen anew that the course of the Lord truly i 'one eternal round' (Alma 37:12) and that the doctrine of the gospel is timely and timeless. It is forever relevant to disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ."
These never-before-published talks from Elder Ballard, paired with doctrinal statements from his grandfathers, will be a valuable resource for readers and a powerful testimony of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
ELDER M. RUSSELL BALLARD was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in October 1985. Prior to that, he served in the first Quorum of the Seventy and in the presidency of that quorum. A successful businessman, he has engaged in various enterprises, including automotive, real estate, and investments. He has also served as a bishop twice and as president of the Canada Toronto Mission. Elder Ballard and his wife, Barbara Bowen Ballard, are the parents of seven children and grandparents of forty-three.
REVIEW
This previously unpublished talks are truly inspirational. The inclusion of the quotes from Elder Ballard's grandfathers reinforces and adds to the doctrines and ideas he discusses. To me it was a powerful reminder that gospel doctrines haven't changed, the God truly is 'the same yesterday, today, and forever'. The topics covered include: faith, anchoring ourselves to Christ, the importance of each soul, building understanding, building better homes, the law of sacrifice, the purpose of trials, being happy now, and keeping an eternal perspective. All topics that I find very important. So if you are looking for an inspiration, well-written book about important gospel topics, I can heartily recommend this one.
Monday, March 9, 2015
LDS BOOK REVIEW: To My Friends by Jeffrey R. Holland
ABOUT THE BOOK
"If you need a burden lifted, I want you to imagine I am in a personal, private, closed-door chat with you. I want to help you if I can." With those words, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland invites every reader of his latest book to become a friend, to receive instruction and encouragement, counsel and comfort.
Elder Holland addresses these powerful messages "to my friends who love the Lord," "to my friends who want to change," "to my friends who face opposition," and more. Each chapter begins with a beautifully designed quotation to help convey the message in an artistic way, making the book a lovely gift for friends to share. Throughout, Elder Holland's powerful witness of the Savior shines through, for, as he writes, "I am grateful for the greatest friend any of us could ever have, in time or eternity, the Lord Jesus Christ."
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
JEFFREY R. HOLLAND was called as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in June 1994. A native of St. George, Utah, he received bachelor's and master's degrees from Brigham Young University and a master's degree and PhD in American Studies from Yale University. In 1974 he became dean of Religious Education at BYU and two years later was named Church Commissioner of Education. In 1980 he was appointed president of BYU, where he served until he was sustained as a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy in 1989. Elder Holland is the author of several books, including Broken Things to Mend and Christ and the New Covenant. He and his wife, Patricia, have three children and thirteen grandchildren.
REVIEW
Elder Holland has long been one of my favorite speakers. He shares gospel doctrines in such a personal, easy to understand way. While this is a collection of past talks, they are collected in a beautiful hardbound book that for those like me who prefer this format, will be delighted to read. Many of these talks were given in general conference or other public occasions and can be found for free online. But in my opinion, Elder Holland always seems to speak to the individual, so the book's format addressed "To My Friends" works well.
There is a great deal of tender advice here that is well worth reading multiple times and I plan to do so. Elder Holland speaks so beautifully using scriptures, stories, and explanations to help the reader or listener feel and think about what he is saying. In my opinion, this is a book well worth owning and treasuring for the beautiful design as well as the important words contained within.
Monday, July 14, 2014
SUMMER BOOK TREK READING CHALLENGE
I wasn't sure I was going to participate in this, but I've decided why not? So here goes. I'm sure I won't get all these books read, but I'm going to give it a shot. If you would like to participate check out the rules here.
Here are the books that I'm looking at finishing in the next couple of weeks.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Sheri Dew Book Signing PLUS Giveaway
Author and speaker Sheri Dew will be at the Deseret Book store at University Village on Saturday, December 21st from 10-11 a.m. She is the author of several books including: Go Forward with Faith: The Biography of Gordon B. Hinckley, No Doubt About It, Are We Not All Mothers?, The Beginning of Better Days and the recently released Women and the Priesthood: What One Mormon Woman Believes.What: Sheri Dew’s one and only signing this season!
Where: University Village Deseret Book, 1076 S 750 East, Orem, UT 84097
When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 10-11 a.m.
ABOUT THE AUTHORSheri Dew is a native of Ulysses, Kansas, and a graduate of Brigham Young University. She has authored several books, including the biographies of two presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Presidents Gordon B. Hinckley and Ezra Taft Benson. Her most recent books are God Wants a Powerful People and Saying It Like It Is. Sheri was named the president and CEO of Deseret Book Company in March 2002. She also serves as a member of both the BYU Marriott School of Management’s National Advisory Council and the President’s Leadership Council for BYU-Hawaii. In March 2003 the White House appointed her as a member of the U.S. Delegation to the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls at the United Nations.
GIVEAWAY
Thanks to the publisher I have one Sheri Dew book to give away, Women and the Priesthood.
Ends 12/27/2013
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