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The Music of the Work and the Glory (Music of the Work & the Glory)
In recent decades, a number of exceptional Latter-day Saint scholars have expanded our understanding of many gospel subjects. In many cases, however, much of what they have written (or given as speeches) has been published for relatively small audiences, or it was published so long ago as to be unavailable or inaccessible to most readers; in some cases an article or paper has never been published at all. Now Deseret Book is pleased to bring together some of "the best of the best" in the Gospel Scholars Series.
Throughout the Christian world, there is probably no scriptural passage that is read more frequently or more widely than Luke chapter two. This goes into wonderful insights about the birth of Christ
How can we navigate safely through our turbulent times? Personal revelation is one key! Elder Gerald N. Lund, million-selling author of The Work and the Glory , offers profound insights about how personal revelation works. Learn how we can increase our ability to receive and recognize personal revelation, what we can do to avoid being misled, and many other ideas relevant to this tremendously important spiritual gift. At the beginning of the Doctrine and Covenants we read of a timeless and universal truth: "The voice of the Lord is unto all men" (D&C 1:2). The heavens are not closed, God is not silent, and each of us can, individually, receive specific and personal revelation from God that can bless us with direction, insight, and comfort. But though we may recognize the need to have personal revelation to guide us in our life, many of us struggle with some fundamental questions: Do we recognize the various methods God uses to speak to us? Are we familiar with the guidelines that govern receiving spiritual promptings and how can we really tell that it is the Lord speaking to us? How can we hear the voice of the Lord more clearly, more directly, and more frequently? In Hearing the Voice of the Lord, Elder Gerald N. Lund provides reassuring and practical answers to these and many other questions. He discusses: ways in which revelation comes key principles that help us know how to "hear" and understand personal revelation what we can do to avoid being misled as we seek heavenly guidance how we can increase our sensitivity to the promptings of the Holy Ghost Hearing the Voice of the Lord provides profound insights into both the doctrine and the application of personal revelation. The Lord is speaking to us. Are we listening?
The Apostle Paul prophesied that in the last days perilous times shall come. No one doubts that we re living in perilous times, but how do we cope with the tough questions we face? In the parable of the ten virgins, the five wise virgins escaped being deceived because they had taken the Holy Spirit for their guide. In this inspiring fireside message, bestselling author Gerald N. Lund outlines fundamental principles that help us understand how we can be guided by the Spirit. He provides answers to such vital questions as: What is revelation? How does it come? What principles govern the giving and receiving of spiritual promptings? How do I avoid being misled? What can I do to receive more revelation? Brother Lund shares powerful stories and prophetic insights about both the doctrine and the application of personal revelation that can help Church members receive the inspiration we all so desperately need.
Heavenly Father, are you really there? As Latter- day Saints, we know God exists, but at some point we may wonder, Heavenly Father, are you really there for me? When trials seem beyond our ability to bear, some people lose their spiritual bearings, while others are made even stronger. How can we strengthen our faith and deepen our testimony to the point that we can endure whatever life holds in store for us and come out stronger than before? In this unique book, Gerald N. Lund Reminds us of how much God loves His children and that He is anxious to bless them, especially when they are striving to do His will. Teaches that God often sends blessings in such a highly unusual, dramatic, or precisely timed manner that its as if the Lord signs the blessing personally so we know with certainty that it came from Him. Relates stories from Church history, from his own life, and from acquaintances that illustrate the inspiring and life- changing insights he shares.
In this book, Gerald N. Lund talks about hope a fundamental but often overlooked virtue. He talks about the realities of life in our day, the reasons many of us lack hope, and the need for hope in our time. He shares insights on such questions as: What is hope? How does hope relate to faith and charity? How do we gain, strengthen, and maintain hope, especially in times of despair? What role does the Savior play in our efforts to develop hope? What are the divine promises in which we can trust to foster hope? Elder Lund also includes many stories from Church history, from his own life, and from the lives of acquaintances to illustrate his insights. He helps us recognize that hope is more than an attitude of good cheer and more than a generalized faith in God. It is an abiding trust that God fulfills His divine promises to us.
In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we are all teachers. Not only do we have a glorious mandate to "teach all nations" the gospel (Matthew 28:19), we also have numerous charges to "teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom" (D&C 88:77). In formal and informal settings, as parents or leaders or friends, we are constantly teaching and learning. Not only has the Lord commanded us to teach, but He has taught us what we are to teach and how we are to do it: diligently and by the power of the Spirit. But how do we know if we're "doing it right"? What signs can we watch for that the Spirit is actually present in a teaching setting? In this insightful companion volume to Hearing the Voice of the Lord, bestselling author Gerald N. Lund brings his decades of experience working in the Church Educational System to the topic of teaching and learning by the Spirit. He discusses common misconceptions, important questions we should ask about our teaching, and the role of the Holy Ghost in the process. "The Lord has given the responsibility to save His children to teachers," writes Elder Lund. "The charge is clear. It is specific. It is inspiring. And, gratefully, the Lord blesses us greatly when we strive to carry out His will."
On a mission to bomb a French bridge and slow down Hitler's army, U.S. bomber pilot Lt. Wendell B. Terry miraculously survived a harrowing parachute jump after his plane took a direct hit from enemy ground fire. Captured, Terry found himself in a German POW camp for Christmas. He shared an 18-by-24 foot cement room with 23 prisoners of war. He lived with a dirt floor, no heat to ward off the bitter cold, one small window, and not much to do except use his artistic ability to document his life in the camp in a journal he received from the Red Cross. Those illustrations, created by Lt. Terry during his incarceration, are reproduced in this heartwarming true story of the joy of sharing what little you have even in the most dire of circumstances, beautifully retold by master storyteller Gerald N. Lund.
Why isn't God answering my prayers? The answer may be that He is, but we just don't recognize His answers. Perhaps we are unable to hear the still, small voice amid the commotion and distractions of life or are struggling with feelings of anxiety, fear, and doubt. If you have felt out of tune with heavenly communication, you are not alone. Best-selling author and master teacher Gerald N. Lund uses real-life examples and an accessible, conversational style as he offers possible answers to the timeless question, Why isn't God answering me? and provides suggestions for drawing down the powers of heaven in our behalf.