March 2024 list by Holly Whistler
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Jacob: Faith and Great Anxiety
by Avram R. Shannon
This fifth volume published by the Book of Mormon Academy at Brigham Young University examines Jacob, the son of Lehi and the brother of Nephi. Although Jacob is sometimes eclipsed by the shadow of his brother Nephi, his writings represent a significant contribution to the doctrinal makeup of the Book of Mormon. The various authors of papers in this volume examine items such as Jacob's development of demonology; the influence of Old Testament ideas and concepts on his teachings; his expressions of anxiety and deep feeling in his sermons; and much more.
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Book of Mormon Insights: Letting God Prevail in Your Life
by Kenneth E. Alford
This volume is an anthology of essays written by Book of Mormon scholars and educators that encourages readers to take a fresh look at Book of Mormon teachings, stories, and people. It contains a wealth of knowledge, insights, and concepts that will enrich one's understanding and appreciation of the ancient record. An appendix of quotations by leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints highlights numerous specific blessings and promises associated with reading and studying the Book of Mormon.
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Even If He Doesn't : What We Believe About God When Life Doesn't Make Sense
by Kristen Lavalley
So much of our belief can be formulaic. We often think that if we do A, B, and C, then God will do X, Y, and Z. We check things off the “Good Christian Checklist,” trusting we’ll be okay, and our trials will be minimal. But when our experiences inevitably deviate from that belief, our trust in God often crumbles. After a series of life-altering trials--including a devastating diagnosis--uncovering faith in the cracks of pain is something Kristen LaValley knows well.
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Every Season Sacred : Reflections, Prayers, and Invitations to Nourish Your Soul and Nurture Your Family Throughout the Year
by Kayla Craig
As parents, we’re tasked with nurturing and guiding our children, even as we navigate our own wonderings about faith. In the overwhelm and constant demands of life, is it possible to tend to our own souls and to our family’s flourishing? With tender curiosity and contemplative wisdom, Every Season Sacred is a weekly invitation to grow spiritually alongside our children. Blending thoughtful musings and practical resources, author Kayla Craig meets parents right where they are.
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Far Beyond Gold: Running from Fear to Faith
by Sydney McLaughlin
The two-time Olympic gold medalist shares her life story and how she overcame her pursuit of perfection and people-pleasing through her deep Christian faith while offering readers guidance on pushing past perceived limits and overcoming challenges.
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Field Notes for the Wilderness: Practices for an Evolving Faith
by Sarah Bessey
A nurturing and hopeful collection of practices to help an emerging generation of Christians reconnect to their faith, find inner healing, and build spiritual community-from Glennon Doyle's "favorite faith writer" and the New York Times bestselling author of Jesus Feminist and editor of A Rhythm of Prayer.
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Practicing the Way: Be With Jesus, Become Like Him, Do As He Did
by John Mark Comer
The New York Times bestselling author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and Live No Lies reveals the obstacles holding us back from authentically following Jesus and presents countercultural practices to connect us with a vibrant, lifelong faith.
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A Time for Grace: Sacred Guidance for Everyday life
by Caroline Myss
What is grace? How does grace work? How do I know if I've ever had an experience of grace in my life? For decades, readers and students have turned to medical intuitive Caroline Myss for answers to these essential questions. In these pages, she takes readers on a transformative journey to investigate the "holy authority" of grace and find tools to heal themselves and their lives.
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In the Courts of Three Popes: An American Lawyer and Diplomat in the Last Absolute Monarchy of the West
by Mary Ann Glendon
A rare firsthand account of Vatican politics as Popes John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis each endeavored to lead the Catholic Church into the modern world-from an accomplished diplomat, lawyer, and Harvard professor. Readers will see a side of popes and prelates rarely seen from Glendon's account of these three papacies, and they will be inspired by her efforts to share in the Holy See's work for a better Church and a better world.
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Obstacles to Stillness: Thoughts, Hindrances, and Self-Surrender in Evagrius and the Buddha
by Shodhin K. Geiman
This book compares the "obstacles" to prayer discussed by the 4th-century monk Evagrius of Pontus with similar "hindrances" found in the scriptures of Buddhist tradition. Offering a fresh approach to Buddhist-Christian dialogue, Geiman focuses on the difficulties faced, and tools used, by both communities in their forms of contemplative practice.
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Search Diligently the Words of Isaiah
by Donald W. Parry
Anyone who has read the words of Isaiah knows that it can be a confusing experience. This volume is designed specifically to help members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints better understand Isaiah’s writings as they testify of Jesus Christ, his mortal ministry, his Second Coming, his millennial reign, and the Restoration of his gospel.In 3 Nephi 23:1.
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