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$.02/word
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$.02/word
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With Wondering Awe
Enjoy rich holiday memories with this heartwarming collection of true Christmas stories from favorite LDS authors everyday people who have received tidings of comfort and joy.
From miraculous to dramatic, profound to heartwarming, this touching anthology will fill your soul with lighthearted surprises, faith affirming treasures, and thought provoking insights about the greatest gift of all. Keep the storytelling tradition alive in your family with these wonderful, true holiday treats that will resonate year after year as they remind you and your loved ones of the true meaning of the season.
Remembering the Joy of Christmas
A beloved season of festivity and tradition, Christmas heralds the creation of treasured family memories and inspires our hearts to turn to the tender recollections of the past.
In Remembering the Joy of Christmas, more than a dozen of the finest authors in LDS fiction have joined together to craft a heartwarming compilation of their own personal accounts of Christmases gone by. From the magic of one family’s inspiring Twelve Days of Christmas to a miraculous holiday spent in a hospital waiting room, each poignant story demonstrates a simple truth: it is not the lights or decorations that are central to a joyous holiday season. The true meaning of Christmas comes in focusing on the spirit of the season.
A Mother’s Prayer
The unique role of a mother is among the most noble of all of God’s designs. Children’s victories and defeats are a mother’s own, and a mother’s primary goal is to see her posterity thrive in this mortal experience. But when the trials of life threaten her loved one’s well-being, where can she turn for peace?
Written by mothers, for mothers, this compilation of stories from some of the most beloved authors in LDS literature relates the cherished moments and life lessons learned through the ups and downs of motherhood. From the blessings of following spiritual promptings to the unparalleled strength of a mother’s prayer, the personal experiences shared in this stirring collection offer hope and encouragement to mothers of all ages and stages. This celebration of the valor of motherhood will inspire, uplift, and encourage readers to rely on the incomparable power of our Father in Heaven as they care for their families.