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Find Joy in Life with “Joy in the Covenant” #Review

November 21, 2018Marie Leslie

Joy in The Covenant Summary In a world of challenges and insecurity, how can we find confidence and live joyful, faith-filled lives? How can we gain the blessings promised to the Lord’s covenant people? Sister Julie B. Beck, former Relief Society General President, offers answers to these questions in Joy in the Covenant. She writes: “The […]

“The Other Side of Heaven” is Coming Back!–Part 2 Preview & Giveaway

October 25, 2018Marie Leslie

If you were a fan of The Other Side of Heaven, and wished the story didn’t have to end, you’re in luck! And don’t forget to enter the giveaway at the bottom of this post! The Other Side Of Heaven 2: Fire Of Faith continues the epic true saga of Elder John H. Groberg’s […]

“Carried” is an Uplifting Story of a Mother’s Grief and Faith

October 17, 2018October 11, 2018Marie Leslie

Carried: How One Mother’s Trust in God Helped Her through the Unthinkable Summary On October 19, 2016, Michelle Schmidt’s plane landed in Oregon, where she was meeting her daughter, Annie, for a camping trip. But Annie didn’t show up at the airport to pick up her mother as planned. Thus began a season of searching […]

Get Motivation for Your Journey from “The Small Things of the Earth”

September 20, 2018September 19, 2018Marie Leslie

The Small Things of the Earth Summary Kenneth Green has led an extraordinary life. Not because he’s made millions or traveled the world. His life is extraordinary because being born with debilitating disabilities he has learned to persevere and make it no matter the odds. He now wants to teach you lessons he has learned […]

“Trek The Movie” Review & Giveaway

July 6, 2018July 5, 2018Marie Leslie

Trek is a rite of passage for many American Mormon youth. For those not “in the know,” Trek is a re-enactment of the westward migration of Mormons in the mid-19th century. It gives Mormon youth—and the adults who lead and chaperone these treks—the opportunity to connect with their history, and appreciate their 21st-century blessings. Trek […]

“Letters to a Young Mormon” Explores Issues of the Faith

January 11, 2018January 10, 2018Marie Leslie

Letters to a Young Mormon Summary Letters to a Young Mormon by Adam S. Miller is composed as a series of letters. The letters are meant for a young Mormon who is familiar with Mormon life but green in his or her faith. The author, philosophy professor Adam S. Miller, imagined himself writing these letters […]

“An Unseen Angel” is one Mother’s Story of Hope and Healing after Sandy Hook

April 24, 2017April 12, 2017Marie Leslie

Our news reports seem to be increasingly filled with stories of violence, sadness and tragedy. We see the headlines, and then they eventually fade from our view. It is not often that we are able to have an intimate inside look at what those who have experienced these news stories first hand have gone through, […]

Sheri Dew’s New Book is “Worth the Wrestle”

April 3, 2017April 3, 2017Marie Leslie

Sometimes we have questions about life, and especially about our faith and our beliefs. These answers don’t always come easily, and Sheri Dew explains this struggle well in her new book, Worth the Wrestle. Worth the Wrestle Summary Some things can be learned only by faith. As covenant sons and daughters, we are required to have […]

“We’re With You” is a Guide to Life for Millennials

December 13, 2016December 13, 2016Marie Leslie

We’re With You Summary We’re With You: Counsel and Encouragement from Your Brethren is a book packed full of wise life counsel for millennials from the leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ”This is your world. The future is in your hands. The outcome is up to you.” With those simple […]