June 2024 list by Holly Whistler
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American Zion: A New History of Mormonism
by Benjamin E. Park
The first major history of Mormonism in a decade, drawing on newly available sources to reveal a profoundly divided faith that has nevertheless shaped the nation.
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The Awakened Way : Making the Shift to a Divinely Guided Life
by Suzanne Giesemann
The Awakened Way combines deep spiritual wisdom and practical tools for living a consciously connected and divinely guided life, helping readers go from an emptiness that can’t be filled to a fullness that can’t be contained.
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The Book of Queer Mormon Joy
by Kerry Spencer Pray
The story of queer Mormons is one that some might not expect to be joyful. But queer Mormons tell different stories—stories filled with joy. This collection includes essays by queer Mormons across the LGBTQ spectrum who, when they looked inside themselves, found divinity rather than sin. Stories by people who are made exactly as they are meant to be, and live accordingly.
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Discovering Daniel: Finding Our Hope in God's Prophetic Plan Amid Global Chaos
by Amir Tsarfati
While the world appears to be in dire straits, the book of Daniel paints a vivid picture of the many ways God guides our lives and world events, providing us with great reason to hope. Bestselling author Amir Tsarfati reveals how Daniel’s prophecies—and his unwavering faith amid a contentious culture—provide vital insights for living out these last days with hope and wisdom.
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Drawing Upon the Spiritual Treasures of the Temple
by Fluckiger, Stephen L.
Drawing upon the Spiritual Treasures of the Temple is a captivating exploration of our faith inspired by the visionary teachings of President Russell M. Nelson. As the prophet who has announced more temples than any other in this dispensation, President Nelson invites us to move beyond routine and to better understand the spiritual treasures received through temple ordinances.
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The Joy of an Uncluttered Life
by Joyce Meyer
In The Joy of an Uncluttered Life, you will find relief from burnout and unnecessary stress with 100 ways to simplify your life. These doable tips will teach you to set boundaries, stay positive, clear out clutter in your life, deal with other people in healthy ways, and more. Even the smallest things we do in a day have the power to bring about more peace, and this book will empower you to make lasting changes in your life.
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The Law of Love in Action
by Steve Young
Building on his best-selling book The Law of Love, Steve Young explores the depth and breadth of how others practice living the law of love. This volume brings together a wide variety of insights and firsthand experiences. Stories include a grandpa at a family reunion, a journalist visiting a prison before a big football game, a father with a temper, a bride diagnosed with terminal cancer the day before her wedding, a broadcaster comforting survivors at a crime scene, and more.
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The Overcomers: God's Vision for You to Thrive in an Age of Anxiety and Outrage
by Matt Chandler
In The Overcomers, Matt Chandler reminds readers that they don’t have to be anxious or afraid of anything in the present or in the future because both have already been won. We are not victims but overcomers—and we are a key part of what God is working out in our day. God is at work in the mess, just as He has always been, and He continues to accomplish His purpose of seeking and saving the lost.
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Voices in the Book of Mormon: Discovering Distinctive Witness of Jesus Christ
by Hilton III, John
The fruit of more than a decade of research, this book compares the linguistic fingerprints of many major speakers in the Book of Mormon, from Nephi and Mormon to Jacob and Jesus Christ. It also shows voices speaking in harmony as later prophets use powerful phrases from their predecessors. Each chapter ends with thoughtful discussion of how identifying a speaker’s distinctive voice can spark greater understanding and application of his message.
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Why I Believe: A Psychologist's Thoughts on Suffering, Miracles, and Faith
by Henry Cloud
In this indelibly personal and vulnerable book, Dr. Cloud leads us through his early struggles with illness and depression and the miracles that healed him and led him to his calling as a healer of others. Through masterful storytelling combined with a deeply nuanced understanding of the human mind, Dr. Cloud invites readers to inhabit the spaces of suffering and elation that make us most human and to walk alongside of him as he ponders the great questions we are so often afraid to ask but which also give life meaning.
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