September 2024 list by Holly Whistler
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Christ-Centered Intentional Parenting
by Sherene Van Dyke
Sherene Van Dyke, mother of five and a parent educator, reveals how common family struggles can be resolved through Christ-centered, intentional parenting. Each chapter explores an attribute of the Savior and connects it to parenting. By looking to His example and striving to become like Him in all that we do, she shows how our hearts and our homes will be changed for good.
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A Crown That Lasts: You Are Not Your Label
by Demi Leigh Tebow
While walking you through the journey of her evolving confidence--from basing her identity on temporary labels and her own efforts, to discovering the rock-solid security of anchoring her dreams in her Maker--Demi Tebow weaves her story together with the insights she's learned along the way.
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Jesus for Everyone: Not Just Christians
by Amy-Jill Levine
Through scripture, his life and his philosophy, the renowned Vanderbilt University Divinity School professor places Jesus of Nazareth into historical context, bringing him clearly into focus and inviting agnostics and nonbelievers to appreciate his lasting impact on the modern world.
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Liberty in Harmony: The Story of Joseph Smith in Pennsylvania
by Forrest R. Hansen
Backed by primary sources from Church history, original papers of William Penn, and legal documents from the 1800s, author Forrest Hansen recounts the parallel narratives of Joseph Smith and Penn. Though they lived centuries apart, their spirits of sacrifice and dedication for religious liberty transcend history.
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Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart
by Brian D. McLaren
Drawing on insights from philosophers, poets, scientists and theologians, a public theologian and activist discusses the catastrophic failure of both our religious and political leaders to address today's dominant issues while exploring how to live with wisdom, resilience and love during these turbulent times.
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The Light Work: Reclaim Your Feminine Power, Live Your Cosmic Truth, and Illuminate the World
by Jessica Zweig
Using the concept of Light as a tool for personal and spiritual growth, bestselling author and entrepreneur Jessica Zweig challenges readers to hit the proverbial "light switch" and illuminate their own lives. Rooted in the Pleiadian teachings of Light as "Information," "Truth," and "Love," Jessica's philosophy teaches readers to name, claim, and reframe their inner darkness in order to unlock their infinite potential and remember who they truly are.
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Missionary in the Middle East: The Journals of Joseph Wilford Booth
by James A. Toronto
Joseph Wilford Booth, one of the first Latter-day Saint missionaries in the Ottoman Empire, served for a total of seventeen years between 1898 and 1928 in what is today Turkey, Israel/Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria. This collection of topically arranged, annotated, and contextualized excerpts from Booth’s journals provides insights about the early Latter-day Saint presence in the Middle East, including the everyday lives of the missionaries, local Church members, and larger populations in the region.
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Sister to the Prophet: The Life of Katharine Smith Salisbury
by Kyle R. Walker
Katharine Smith Salisbury was the longest-surviving member of the Joseph Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith family. Her biography records a life of challenges, including overcoming religious prejudice and ostracism and how through all of these she remained loyal to her brother Joseph Smith Jr., vouching for his prophetic appointment.
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