Escape from Rwanda

John Yves Bizimana was only seven years old when his family was caught up in the Rwandan genocide. In Escape from Rwanda, he tells of their horrifying escape and subsequent experiences as refugees, traveling with his widowed mother and his younger brother and sister from country to country, searching for safety and a place to call home. When they finally reach Zimbabwe, they expect their lives will settle down - they don't suspect that even greater trials are yet to come.

John's story is one of almost unimaginable hardship - trudging through corpses that litter the road out of Rwanda, huddling under cardboard boxes for shelter, depending on strangers and governmental agencies for sustenance. His story is one of poverty, loneliness, and death, but it is also a story of faith, hope, determination, and miracles. This unique first-person account is interwoven with stories of others' saving acts of kindness and compassion in a seemingly compassion-less world.
This unforgettable story of rising above all odds reminds us that life itself is a blessing and that hope should be the driving force of our lives.

Defined by Christ

So many of us stretch our faces with smiles wide enough to mask the pain we hide. So many of us go through the motions—attending church, giving service, nurturing our families, learning and doing— while inside we feel empty, broken, doubtful, and even guilty for the way we feel. We tell ourselves that if we’d only work harder, we would somehow earn the blessings of peace, security, and unconditional love that we hunger for. But are we ever wrong! Simply by virtue of being a child of God, each of us is already loved beyond comprehension, without boundaries or conditions. Yet sadly, many of us leave this heavenly gift unopened.

Using the scriptures, words of prophets, insightful analogies, and stories drawn from poignant personal experiences, author Toni Sorenson illuminates the pathway toward opening this gift of divine love and finding lasting peace even amidst the shadows and storms of life. As we come to focus on God’s goodness rather than our own weakness, we will recognize our own infinite worth, develop confidence in the plan of happiness, strengthen our ability to identify and overcome the lies of Satan, discover the power within us to find wholeness and help others heal, and experience for ourselves how good trumps evil. No matter what our disappointment or failure or loss may be, allowing ourselves to be defined by Christ will lift us out of darkness and into His light.

Talking with God: Divine Conversations that Transform Daily Life

"Even when we believe in the value of prayer, many of us do not make it a priority or long for a more meaningful prayer life. In this book, Brother Millet explores the dimensions of prayer in an engaging, personal way.

• A valuable guide to making our prayers more effective and inspiring.
• Shows how consistent, sincere prayer can transform us into better men and women.
• Covers a wide variety of topics, including: preparation for prayer, fasting and prayer, prayers of gratitude, receiving help from the other side, and what to do when no clear answer comes.
• Inspires renewed gratitude for the privilege of prayer and a deeper appreciation of the blessings it"

Finding God in the Garden: Planting, Pruning and the Plan of Happiness

Filled with color photographs, many from the authors’ own gardens, Finding God in the Garden is a beautiful addition to the library of both the amateur and the master gardener—and of the earnest gospel seeker."

"From the Savior’s parable of the seed and the sower to Jacob’s allegory of the olive tree, Latter-day Saints have a wealth of scriptural connections to nature and even to gardening.

In Finding God in the Garden, authors Brent and Wendy Top relate the lessons they’ve learned both about growing plants and about growing in the gospel from the vegetable and flower gardens they’ve kept since they were newlywed apartment-dwellers.

Whether it’s the figurative pruning we receive from the Master Gardener or such advice as “don’t spray Roundup on your tomatoes,” the authors show us with wit and wisdom how well the worlds of gardening and gospel living intertwine.

RETURN - Robert D. Hales

Available June 8, 2010

When Elder Robert D. Hales served as a jet fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, the motto of his unit was "Return with Honor."

Applying this to our mortal journey, Elder Hales shares keen insights gleaned from years of experiences as a Church leader and business executive. As we travel life's path, we encounter four distinct stages: preparation, decision, serving, and enduring. Elder Hales considers each of these essential periods and makes his message clear-whatever your stage in life, keeping sacred covenants, prayerfully making life's important decisions, and embracing the Atonement can prepare you for eternal life. With never before shared stories, Elder Hales's first book is an inspired guide to your journey home.

Change Your Questions, Change Your Life

Questions can be powerful! They can help us to see, feel, think, and do things differently! Do you want better relationships? Then ask better questions. Do you want a great life? Learn to ask great questions.

This pattern was never better exemplified than when a young, fourteen-year-old boy accepted the familiar invitation from James-"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God." - and decided to ask God which church he should join. That single question not only changed his life forever but also changed the world forever by ushering in the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Truly, questions can be powerful agents of change.

In this unique and thought-provoking book, Change Your Questions, Change Your Life, Wendy Watson Nelson explored the power of asking - and answering - certain questions. Questions such as:

• What is on my premortal list of "Things to Do While on Earth"?
• What is the one question I most need to have answered from the scriptures today?
• How can I be more of my true self at the end of this experience?
• Whose agenda is this supporting?

The book's full-color graphics and illustrations help us visualize and personalize these important concepts, and we are invited to pause and reflect on the different kinds of questions we can ask and the remarkable ways new questions can help us solve old problems.

Filled with inspirational insights and grounded in doctrine and the scriptures, Change Your Questions, Change Your Life presents what may seem to be a revolutionary way of looking at your life, but in reality it simply, and with great clarity, articulates one of the most profound ways the Lord has always taught His children and invited them to progress. For truly He has said "Ask, and it shall be given you" (Matt. 7:7).

The Promise of Enough

Do you need a miracle? Most of us experience unmet needs at one time or another. Perhaps you are lonely and long for an abundance of love. Maybe you suffer from an illness and long for an abundance of health. Some may long for an abundance of peace, or an abundance of comfort. Others may find that they long for an abundance of time or an abundance of joy.

Welcome to a spiritual journey that will lead you to realize that the Lord is aware of you and He has miracles in store for you. Through this step- bystep process you will discover seven principles of abundance, each with an explanation of how the Lord can take what you already have and make it more. With an emphasis on making the most of every day, this book will encourage you to seek the gift that only He can bring— the promise of enough, with the miracle of some to spare.

Women of the Old Testiment

Women were not invisible in those ancient days; it is time to bring them out of the shadows today. Camille Fronk OlsonFrom the beginning, women have been at the very heart of God s plan. Women of the Old Testament focuses on some of these remarkable women whose struggles and life situations are not unlike our own. No two are the same. Some are affluent; others live in poverty. Most are married, but some are single. Some are born in the lineage of the prophets, and others come from the cultures of the world. Some have children; others do not. Some make their contributions from within a loving and supportive marriage. Others bring about much good while being married to an absent, abusive, or unfaithful husband. All of them have challenges, but each one has a divine potential to contribute to the Lord's work.

Bestselling author Camille Fronk Olson brings these women to life, going beyond the traditional scripture story to provide insights that are amazingly relevant today.

Elspeth Young's exquisite, full-color illustrations also reveal something about each woman s life and the customs associated with her culture.

A Points to Ponder section at the end of each chapter offers thoughtful questions to consider individually or in a discussion group.

Many of the fine art illustrations presented in this book are also available in the 2010 calendar Women of the Old Testament featuring the paintings of Elspeth Young.

Hard Times and Holy Places

"Trials and difficulties can, if we let them, become holy places - places where we can feel the power of the Atonement in our lives. Our struggles can be consecrated to our good and groth, and you and I can become more like Christ." - Kris Belcher When the only remaining sight she had left began to fade, Kris Belcher knew her cancer had returned. First diagnosed with bi-lateral retinoblastoma at the age of seven months, she had feared blindness since childhood. Ironically, the treatment that had saved her life as a baby was responsible for the radiation- induced cancer that again threatened her life as an adult. Now a wife and mother of two young sons, she faced her greatest challenge. Five major surgeries within the space of five months left her physically and emotionally devastated and completely blind. Yet during that horrendous time, Kris discovered moments of spiritual strengthening that became holy places in her life places where she could feel the purifying, transforming power of Christ that enabled her to survive and to learn how to live in a world of darkness. Compelling, honest, and at times humorous, her story and the insights she gained will help others find hope and healing in the midst of their own trials.

MEN OF INFLUENCE: The Potential of the Priesthood to Lift the World ROBERT MILLET

In this sequel to his bestselling book Men of Valor, Robert L. Millet describes how men can become “men of influence,” thereby blessing their families and neighborhoods— even the world. How are we enabled to receive the Lord’s power? Brother Millet explains that maturing spiritually isn’t accomplished merely by being “active” in the Church and holding a current temple recommend, although those are necessary.

Men of Influence encourages men to achieve that connection between heaven and earth which eventually makes a good man into a holy man, transforming a noble man into a man who can lift the world. If you feel you’re living beneath your potential as a priesthood bearer (or if someone you love is), this book provides inspiration and practical advice to enable you to become one of the Lord’s valiant servants.

SPORTS: Life Lessons from Court, Field, and Gridiron JOHN BYTHEWAY

Why do we love sports so much? Perhaps it’s because a basketball, baseball, or football game is like a miniature lifetime―an unscripted, unpredictable drama where determination, adversity, persistence, exhilaration, and disappointment are all acted out in front of us.
The last-second three-pointer. The ninth-inning grand slam. The fourth and goal to go with time running out. In so many ways, the drama of sports mirrors the drama of life, where we all strive to overcome adversity and defeat with courage and determination. Drawing from the observations and stories of coaches, players, Church leaders, and even a few personal experiences, John Bytheway presents life lessons from the wide world of sports that all will appreciate. (Parents will appreciate that he also includes a few lessons not to learn from sports, including boasting, taunting, and the like.) Athletes, former athletes, and armchair quarterbacks of all ages will enjoy Sports: Life Lessons from Court, Field, and Gridiron.

Sister to Sister

Feeling “cast down” and world-weary? Wondering if your best will ever be good enough? In this engaging collection, the acclaimed author of Sisters in Zion and We Are Sisters shares uplifting reflections on the many facets of women’s lives. Short chapters highlight a variety of topics in an easy-access format, from ideas on increasing strength and steadiness in gospel living, to practical suggestions for creating more harmonious family relationships, to scriptural insights that uplift and enlighten. With genuine warmth and gentle humor, these thoughtful writings inspire sisters to recognize the tender mercies of the Lord and rejuvenate their efforts in building His kingdom, no matter what their personal circumstances may be. As a survivor of breast cancer, the author offers the poignant reminder that “hope is energy, a renewable source of power that will never diminish,” and provides a wellspring of encouragement for Latter-day Saint women in every season of life.

The Neal A. Maxwell Quote Book

Many who have read the writings of Elder Neal A. Maxwell and listened to him speak have wished to capture in one volume those skillfully crafted phrases that mark his stimulating style. With the publication of this beautifully illustrated edition of quotations from his works, that wish has been spectacularly granted.
Elder Neal A. Maxwell, who’s known for his thought- provoking quotes and skillfully crafted phrases, is one of the most frequently quoted General Authorities in our lifetime. Now, readers can enjoy the best of Elder Maxwell’s teachings, together with beautiful illustrations from beloved LDS artists, in this keepsake edition. Fifteen hundred quotations on more than two hundred topics have been selected from his addresses, his books, and some unpublished talks. This book will be of immense value to anyone who loves to study the gospel and to those who have a responsibility to teach it. This new edition, with its stunning artistic renditions, is as visually beautiful as it is spiritually inspiring.

Time Out Classics - Redefining Joy in the Last Days

What is the purpose of our being? How much joy are we supposed to feel in a troubled world? Can our trials make us happier as well as stronger? If joy is the absence of sorrow or disappointment, then how could God be happy (because surely He has reasons for both!)?

In this new addition to the popular Time Out Classics series, bestselling author Chris Stewart discusses how to experience a more joyful life. Drawing on unforgettable real- life experiences and rich examples from the scriptures, he offers suggestions for reorienting our lives in order to achieve greater joy and happiness— even in the most challenging times. Redefining Joy looks at some of life’s most difficult questions. But be prepared. The answers may surprise you.

Time Out Classics - Too Much to Carry Alone

Are you carrying a burden or facing a challenge that defies resolution? Challenges are an inescapable fact of mortality. But do we make our burdens heavier by trying to carry them alone?
The Lord has promised us His help if we will turn to Him. Author Camille Fronk Olson writes, "Each of us is personally invited to come unto Christ and trust Him to heal us." She testifies that "by accepting His invitation to come to Him, we find the way to resolve every one of our problems. We are not talking about temporary, Band-Aid treatments but eternal solutions."
With such help available, why continue to be weighed down? The Lord has promised to lighten our burdens and give us rest if we take His yoke upon us. This perceptive and hope-filled book reminds us that the only real and eternal solution to our problems is to believe in His promise-and shows us how to take Him at His word.

Saying It Like It Is - Sheri Dew

Sheri Dew is known throughout the Church for her straightforward, tell- it- like- it- is style. Her personable and engaging approach has made her a favorite among Latter- day Saints across the world. In this collection, she shares some of the simple, stunning, sobering truths that have become her trademark: When we come to understand not only who we are but who we have always been” and therefore who we may become” the choice between following Christ or embracing the world is really no choice at all. The only way to be happy is to live the gospel. It is not possible to sin enough to be happy. We are here to influence the world rather than to be influenced by the world. If we could unleash the full influence of covenant- keeping women, the kingdom of God would change overnight. Paired with inspirational images in a beautifully designed gift book, her unflinchingly honest insights bring clarity to some of the most important issues we face today.

Blessed from on High

Spend a few quiet minutes each day with reflections from the Doctrine and Covenants. Each of the 365 daily passages in this book is combined with inspired and encouraging thoughts from latter-day prophets, Apostles, and other well-known Church leaders along with “daily living” guidance from the authors. Brimming with wisdom, this elegant, pocket-sized volume will provide nourishment to the spirit, hope to the heart, and strength in everyday moments.

Let Him Ask of God

In the tradition of the bestselling daily devotional Stand a Little Taller author Lloyd D. Newell has selected timely bits of prophetic counsel for each day of the year and provided thoughts on personal application for our busy lives. Let Him Ask of God is a beautiful collection of inspired messages from the life and teachings of Joseph Smith with insightful commentary by a respected gospel scholar and teacher.
The convenient, compact-sized volume will easily fit in a purse, briefcase, or backpack. Offering daily wisdom, encouragement, and guidance Let Him Ask of God is a simple way to focus our attention on the teachings of the beloved prophet Joseph Smith. This is the perfect gift for any occasion.
Reading these concise words of wisdom from the prophet help me keep my day focused on what really matters - living the gospel as best I can.

Extremes - How to Keep Your Virtues from Becoming Vices

Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? One way the adversary tries to derail our eternal progress is by perverting virtues into vices. Pressing forward is clearly a virtue, but running faster than we have strength doesn't get us to heaven faster — it just burns us out. So, Satan succeeds whether he persuades us to saunter aimlessly or to sprint the marathon of life at a frantic and unsustainable pace. Seeing the dangers of each extreme illustrated by powerful, practical insights, we can identify our own spiritual weaknesses and learn how to find a healthy balance in life.

Love - The Greatest Gift of All

This fifth gem in the series explores the renewing and strengthening power of love. With beautiful imagery it gathers a collection of words of inspiration from LDS prophets, apostles, and scholars.