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The Ultimate Summer Reading List from Deseret Book

Looking for good reading suggestions for your family this summer? With everything from fantasy to mystery, Deseret Book has you covered. We've tracked down some of the best new books for adults, teens, and kids.

Famous Latter-day Saints

What Famous Latter-day Saint Athletes Have Said About Their Faith

By Danielle B. Wagner

While it is impossible to mention all the Latter-day Saint athletes making a difference in the world today, here are a few examples of those who have stood for their faith and the empowering messages they've shared about our Savior Jesus Christ and His gospel.

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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 6: "I Will Tell You in Your Mind and in Your Heart, By the Holy Ghost"

By Ted L. Gibbons

The scriptures mention a multitude of different ways in which the Spirit can communicate with us. Many of these are in the D&C, but other volumes of the standard works also teach rich and rewarding lessons on this topic. In this lesson, I will try to give an overview of the many passages from the scriptures that suggest the different forms that inspiration and revelation can take.

Latter-day Saint Life

Hilarious Thanksgiving cooking disasters that should never be repeated by anyone ever

“The turkey blew up in the oven not one year but 3 years in a row.”

Latter-day Saint Life

11 Things I Wish I Had Known as a Young Woman

By Danielle B. Wagner

Author's note: I want to be clear that I am not a certified psychologist or a specialist on female adolescent development. I am one woman who is fortunate to have a job that exposes me to stories and gospel truths on a daily basis that expand my experience and knowledge. I hope some of what I can share will help others understand their place and purpose in the Church a little more fully.

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New Testament Sunday School Lesson 31: "And So Were the Churches Established in the Faith"

By Ted L. Gibbons

(Acts 15:36-18:22; 1 and 2 Thessalonians)

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Old Testament Lesson 29: "He Took Up...The Mantle of Elijah"

By Ted L. Gibbons

As I have read and taught these chapters in the books of Kings, I have found what I think are some worthwhile insights on following prophets. These principles will form the outline of this Old Testament lesson. Once again I offer this disclaimer. This lesson is not meant to replace the one in the Old Testament Gospel Doctrine manual. Its purpose is to give some additional insights into the lesson and to illustrate with Old Testament examples some great principles taught here.

New Testament Lesson 31: And So Were the Churches Established in the Faith

By Ted L. Gibbons

Acts 15:36-18:22; 1 and 2 Thessalonians

Latter-day Saint Life

What U.S. Presidents Have Said About God in Their Inaugural Addresses

By Jamie Armstrong

As Americans wait to see what Donald Trump will say to the nation on Inauguration Day, here is a look back to see what every past U.S. president has said about God in their own inaugural addresses. With only two exceptions, every president acknowledged our Heavenly Father. And two presidents—Dwight D. Eisenhower and George H.W. Bush—even began their inaugural addresses with prayers. What did your favorite presidents say about the divine? See below to read related excerpts from their speeches.

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Guest artists of Christmases past: Who has performed with the Tabernacle Choir?

By Jannalee Sandau

Here is what some famous guest artists had to say about their experience performing with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square at Christmastime.