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Have a blessed time of Thanksgiving and celebration!<BR><BR>oldbookmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17166122312800898153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575269437037203063.post-44697254727477847922019-03-09T17:00:00.004-06:002020-09-25T10:18:57.108-05:0033 WOMEN OF THE RESTORATION<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
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<h3>Over the past century and a half, thousands of women have lived and died in a Christian cause called the Restoration movement. Out of this long list of women of the Church, the author has extracted a group of thirty-three to be representative examples of the kinds of lives which have helped the Church to grow.<br />
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Because their biographies appear in this book does not make them heroines over and above the other women of the Restoration movement. They stand on a level with the unsung—and in many cases now unknown—women of our faith who reared sons and daughters in our tradition and talked to their neighbors about the gospel, and who cleaned churches, built fires, taught classes, quilted and tied "comforts," and did the myriad other tasks required on the frontier of service.<br />
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It is to our loss and our shame that we have not done a better job of collecting and retaining the information necessary to make a permanent record of the lives of more of our pioneer women. Many of their experiences, would bring to our young people a greater appreciation for the energies spent that we might now worship as we do.<br />
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The biographies in this book are arranged in chronological order. As you read, you will notice the changing times and changing problems that have confronted our women. From these stories of service and sacrifice, both adult and young can gain a greater insight into our history and a higher regard for the cause these women fostered.</h3>oldbookmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17166122312800898153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575269437037203063.post-77694952886161820252019-03-09T16:00:00.005-06:002021-01-05T16:13:45.676-06:00A COMMENTARY ON THE BOOK OF MORMON,h3>by Chris B. Hartshorn<br />
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<h3>Many commentaries on the Bible have been available from other sources, and our own Church has published a commentary on the Doctrine and Covenants since 1938, but this is the first time our people have had ready access to a Book of Mormon commentary.<br />
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This is not a complete commentary in the sense that each verse is thoroughly explored; rather the author has chosen the more significant passages in each chapter for comment. Those parts of the Book of Mormon which seemed to him to offer some problems or difficulties have received extensive treatment.<br />
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The order of presentation in this book follows that found in the Book of Mormon. To locate a particular subject, the author suggests that the reader use A Concordance to the Book of Mormon, published by Herald House. Then use this commentary to get further light associated with the text by the use of references from other books. Immediately following the contents page is a "Proper Names Pronunciation Guide," which adds greatly to the value of this book. This guide was reviewed by several Church authorities and represents their consensus of opinion. It should do much to standardize Book of Mormon pronunciations throughout the Church.<br />
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Reference literature will have value to the reader to the extent that he is able to find readily the helps it offers. Therefore, several indexes have been prepared by the author and placed in the back of the book: (1) index to bibliography; (2) reference indexes to our standard Scriptures; ( 3) a topical index.<br />
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We commend this book for study by every member of the Church and by all students who wish to investigate the Book of Mormon more thoroughly.
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<h3>by F. Henry Edwards<br /><br />
This is the second revised edition of a popular work which was first published in 1938. This book first came into being because of a long-felt need of our members to have more complete knowledge of the historical background of the revelations printed in the Doctrine and Covenants. This book attempts to accumulate in one spot the necessary background for this understanding. The author has taken great care to faithfully interpret the conditions and experiences related to each revelation. <br /><br />
This edition covers Sections 1 through 144. Later editions covering additional sections are titled <i>A New Commentary on the Doctrine and Covenants</i> and <i>The Edwards Commentary on the Doctrine and Covenants</i>.
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<h3>In 1960 Elbert A. Smith, former presiding patriarch and longtime member of the first presidency, was memorialized by the establishment of a journalism award in his name. Writing had been his most appreciated talent. He had been a contributor and editor for the <i>Saints' Herald </i>for over a half century.<br />
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The Elbert A. Smith Memorial Award was to be given annually to the person "writing the <i>Saints' Herald </i>article judged best to reflect...the high standards of originality, insight, and constructive emphasis set by Elbert A. Smith." The first award was made in 1961 to Clair E. Weldon, a seventy serving at that time in Central and South America. His timely article, "Brazil—An Open Door," presented a view of the opening of new missions abroad, then in the midst of dynamic expansion. Since that date, ten additional awards have been given.<br />
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In most instances, the chosen articles have had a timeless quality—they will have value for years to come. It is for this reason that they have been collected into book form. The award-winning articles of the last decade (1961-1970) comprise the bulk of this volume. <br />oldbookmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17166122312800898153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575269437037203063.post-36547144728650388062019-03-09T14:00:00.003-06:002021-01-05T16:14:13.219-06:00A NEW COMMENTARY ON THE DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<h3>by F. Henry Edwards <br />
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When my first commentary was published in 1938, it was felt that a study of the historical background of the revelations in the book of Doctrine and Covenants was needed. In the six printings of the <i>Commentary</i>, it was revised at a number of points, generally to bring it up-to-date; but the passage of time, the receipt of further guidance, and the development of emphases not covered hitherto have combined to advise the preparation and publication of this book.<br />
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Nearly 150 years separate us from the times in which the earliest sections of the Doctrine and Covenants were given. We have forgotten, if we have ever known, many small but important details of Church history which provide light for understanding the words of the prophets. This book attempts to provide some of the desired background as faithfully as possible.<br />
This edition differs from the earlier printings in three major respects: some biographical notes formerly included have been eliminated since they are now available in <i>Church History</i>, Volumes 5, 6, 7, and 8; a considerable number of comments on the text have been added; and the book has been brought up-to-date.<br />
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This is the 1977 edition, which contains Sections 1-152 (1976). Two earlier editions are generally available. A later edition, entitled <i>The Edwards Commentary...,</i> was published in 1986.<br />
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<h3>by Frances Hartman Mulliken<br />
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America was founded by strong, determined people who placed their faith in God. The Church also was founded by such individuals. They were sometimes called rebels—fanatics—because their beliefs could not be changed or their voices stilled.<br />
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A Restoration Heritage is the saga of a family formed in a new nation and a new religion. From old letters, family legends, diaries, and documented volumes of history evolve nearly 150 years in a chain of human lives. Some were strong characters, some weak. Still others were indifferent. Mostly they were honest, hardworking people who placed their faith in a personal God and sought divine direction in their living.</h3>oldbookmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17166122312800898153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575269437037203063.post-89805561325533193692019-03-09T12:00:00.000-06:002019-08-30T14:37:36.328-05:00A STUDY OF JESUS CHRIST'S VISIT TO ANCIENT AMERICA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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THIS IS A VERSE-BY-VERSE COMMENTARY OF THIRD NEPHI<br />
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<h3>by Olive Church<br />
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Jenny, an out-of-state second-year student at Graceland College, realizes how far apart her two worlds of home and school are when she spends Christmas vacation with her widowed mother and teen-age sister. As she contrasts the familiar patterns of family life with the exhilarating atmosphere of the college campus, she decides she can never accept the mores of the people with whom she grew up. Her mother is hurt when Jenny appears to rebel against the role she is expected to fulfill in her hometown after she finishes college. And her sister resents Jenny’s attempt to rescue her from unwise romantic involvements.<br />
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Friends from high school days and friends at college look to Jenny as a confidante; and by listening to their problems, she begins to discover what it is she really expects from life. Masculine admirers—from carpenters to college professors—vie for her attention and add amorous highlights throughout the story.<br />
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Still uncertain about which career she should pursue after graduation, she agrees to join a dorm mate on a trip to the mountains of New Mexico. Here, in a primitive cabin, they spend the summer months writing, painting, and thinking about the future. Jenny experiences the breakthrough she has been seeking in her spiritual life—an awareness of Deity and divine direction in selecting a profession.oldbookmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17166122312800898153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575269437037203063.post-52909075477290823822019-03-09T10:30:00.000-06:002019-08-30T14:38:25.988-05:00A TRIBUTE TO EMMA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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by Mark H. Forscutt<br />
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<h3>by Estella Wight<br />
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This is one of the most popular works of Latter Day Saint fiction ever published. Originally published in 1927, it was reprinted that the young men and women of the Church may enjoy it as their fathers and mothers did.<br />
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A sequel to In the Shelter of the Little Brown Cottage, this book continues the life of the Warren family. Janey Warren is pursued by two would-be suitors, both of whom have been called to the priesthood. And one of them, Robert Clayton, has been asked to go on an overseas mission. Will Janey choose him and become the wife of a missionary?</h3>oldbookmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17166122312800898153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575269437037203063.post-27515836658696486122019-03-09T09:30:00.001-06:002021-01-05T16:14:46.941-06:00A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_8GBU0GXSUBR7pvKWcpCGzrG9XlAAGR833bTP03OJtM3R8d4osfXEzXdXBNws2LL_V0Ph1eQGQ9l1XAm4Aksw92I379uKfxgkCBmCyQ-YBLfQtaIqMrykTKgufGi5aLmIS4GstLJd9wg/s2048/Week.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; clear: right; float: right;"><img alt="" border="0" height="200" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_8GBU0GXSUBR7pvKWcpCGzrG9XlAAGR833bTP03OJtM3R8d4osfXEzXdXBNws2LL_V0Ph1eQGQ9l1XAm4Aksw92I379uKfxgkCBmCyQ-YBLfQtaIqMrykTKgufGi5aLmIS4GstLJd9wg/s200/Week.jpg"/></a></div>
<h3>by Laurie Monsees<br /><br />
This hardcover book is 9x12". It is filled with black and white photos of Saints around the world. The introduction says to think of the book as a photo album for the Church. “The photographers who volunteered for this book have offered a priceless gift to the Church. . . . Join me in marveling at the contribution they have made to the people who read this book today and the people who pick up the book five or fifty years from now.”<br /><br />
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<span style="font-size: "><h3>by Elsie Townsend</span><br />
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<span style="font-size:">In the early 1900's Florence Wildermuth arrives in Lebeck, Missouri, and begins teaching school. She is twenty-one years old and "in no hurry to get married" until she meets and falls in love with Sam Andes, a priest in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Florence settles down and begins to rear her family. But for her husband, there is always the frontier, and Sam’s eyes look westward.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: ">Florence fights her fear of the unknown and moves to Far West, where Sam works as a blacksmith. When he reads about homesteading in Montana, Florence at first ignores the idea, hoping his dreams will fade. Eventually she succumbs to his restlessness, and Sam hurries out west to stake a claim on the land.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: ">With their five children, Sam and Florence move to Montana. The Andes family builds a sod house and faces danger and hardships in the treacherous winters with little but love for each other and abiding faith in God.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: ;">Elsie Townsend’s true-life story of her mother and father, Florence and Sam Andes, is a tribute to all the Church families who have put their trust in God and traveled to unknown places, establishing homes and planting the Church, which sees "always the frontier."<br /><br /></h3> </span>oldbookmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17166122312800898153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575269437037203063.post-40090557631662508012019-03-09T07:30:00.001-06:002021-01-05T16:15:44.599-06:00AMERICA’S LOST CIVILIZATIONS<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGFxlhfbGET7X0CaOPI1cMjd8xqHKUcigFAU5kVbonVwSM4VzYg1AM4mfHokJSrkCEbTjiqzaX1VmuRG3ANOlID-G7NbUr63ZfRr3f-ZNYfKmiR-OJdqFdsFVcnX7i6r0wPIyeOJbAyWM/s1609/Lost+Civ.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; clear: left; float: left;"><img alt="" border="0" height="200" data-original-height="1609" data-original-width="1111" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGFxlhfbGET7X0CaOPI1cMjd8xqHKUcigFAU5kVbonVwSM4VzYg1AM4mfHokJSrkCEbTjiqzaX1VmuRG3ANOlID-G7NbUr63ZfRr3f-ZNYfKmiR-OJdqFdsFVcnX7i6r0wPIyeOJbAyWM/s200/Lost+Civ.jpg"/></a></div>
<h3>by Harold I. Velt<br /><br />
The history of America prior to the coming of the white man is veiled in mystery. Great civilizations and rich cultures were developed in the New World and then unaccountably fell into ruin—for reasons that can only be inferred by scientists who probe into the archaeological remains of cities and empires.<br /><br />
Who were the ancient Americans, the ancestors of the so-called American Indians?<br />
Where did they come from?<br />
What can explain their many links of language, culture, and religion that appear to relate to the Jews and the Egyptians?<br /><br />
The author presents answers to these and many other curious and perplexing questions. Avoiding the technical language of archaeological science, the author makes a clear and easily understood presentation of the case to any reader who wishes to be informed about the remarkable and mysterious past of America.
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oldbookmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17166122312800898153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575269437037203063.post-10442367912193230092019-03-09T07:00:00.001-06:002020-09-17T10:34:14.321-05:00ARTHUR A. OAKMAN: Themes from His Radio Sermons<h3>Compiled by Stephen A. Gregson<br />
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Arthur Alma Oakman, possibly as much as any popular theologian, has influenced the theological thinking of ministers in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He received General Church appointment in 1930 and soon began developing his theological and preaching talents. He served as presiding elder of the Stone Church in Independence from 1936 to 1938. Ordained as a member of the Council of Twelve in 1938, his first assignment as an apostle was to his native England and continental Europe. His devotion was exemplified in that when the war broke out in Europe, he chose to stay, serving as apostle to people who were experiencing the ravages of war.<br />
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People in the central area of the Church appreciated his radio ministry, which he gave unreservedly. His sermons originated at the Stone Church in the 1930s over KMBC. In the later years of his life his Morning Devotions were heard over KXTR-FM. The theology and dynamic preaching of Brother Oakman, which has influenced so many members of the Church, reached out to touch the lives of those in the Kansas City area.</div>
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Brother Oakman died on December 26, 1975. Following his death, his more recent radio sermons were collected and edited for this book. Two volumes are available.</h3></div>
oldbookmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17166122312800898153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575269437037203063.post-41811522516390824502019-03-09T06:00:00.000-06:002019-08-30T14:39:53.945-05:00AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH!by Robert E. Baker<br />
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I see a world in utter chaos and I ask "How much longer can these conditions continue?" I examine my life and what I know to be true and find that there are many truths that must be shared. I look to the Scriptures and the words of the Savior and realize that a lost vision must be rekindled within the Church. <br />
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A warning must be given. Erroneous thinking must be corrected. The "deceived" must be shown how they have been misled and who is responsible for the deception. <br />
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I want to point out what once was, what was intended, and what must come in the future.oldbookmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17166122312800898153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575269437037203063.post-71867976936500760362019-03-09T05:00:00.002-06:002021-01-05T16:16:10.545-06:00AUTHORITY AND SPIRITUAL POWER<h3>by F. Henry Edwards <br />
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In this book the author talks of the two most fundamental aspects of the gospel as expressed through the Church. A fine building filled with worshipers or thousands of them bonded together by fraternal ties do not meet the needs of the human spirit unless they are motivated by spiritual power. <br />
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In the nine chapters of this little book, the author discusses the various aspects of ministry, the sacraments, prayer, the keys of the Kingdom, spiritual gifts, and eternal life.<br />
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The book is designed for a study course and is also good for meditative reading. Each chapter is preceded by an outline to assist the teacher who presents the subject matter.<br /><br /</h3>oldbookmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17166122312800898153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575269437037203063.post-1144556179950936712019-03-09T04:30:00.000-06:002019-08-30T14:40:35.619-05:00AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF CHRISTIANA STEDMAN SALYARDS<br />
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<span style="font-size: ><h3>by Emma Beatrice Burton</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: ><h3>Emma Davison was born May 20, 1844, in Nova Scotia. In 1860 she was married to Joseph Burton, a ship captain. Sailing took Joseph away from home so often that he decided to give up his life on the seas and homestead in California.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: In the pioneer community where the Burtons settled there was no church, so a weekly Bible class was organized. Two elders of the Reorganization came to the little community and preached to the group. On December 7, 1873, the Burtons were baptized. Joseph was called to the priesthood and later became president of the Southern California District. Emma often traveled with him as he ministered to the people in his assigned field. Frequently they helped other pioneer Saints establish homes in California.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size;">Because of their enthusiasm for the Church, the Burtons wanted to share the "good news" with their friends back in Nova Scotia. Leaving their children with relatives, they spent two years in Canada telling the gospel story. In 1884 they were asked by Church officials to work in the Australasian Mission. Emma and a daughter, Abbie, did sewing to provide an income. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: ">After four years they returned to California where they remained until 1894 when Joseph offered to pilot the missionary boat Evanelia to French Polynesia. Emma accompanied him on that first voyage, and later they were assigned to minister there. Emma assisted her husband in producing a thousand copies of the Doctrine and Covenants in Tahitian, helped publish Te Orometua (a native language periodical), translated and mimeographed Church school lessons, and worked with the women and children in the Islands. A prolific writer, she was a frequent contributor to Autumn Leaves, Zion’s Ensign, and the Herald in addition to writing her autobiography.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: ">Following the death of her husband in 1909, she remained active in the Church until her own life ended on September 3,1927.<br /><br /></h3></span>oldbookmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17166122312800898153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575269437037203063.post-68128761652794345522019-03-09T03:00:00.002-06:002021-01-05T16:16:46.804-06:00BECAUSE HE CARES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<h3>by Sara Conduff <br />
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Writing this book has been a beautiful experience for me, sorrowful at times, but at the same time very joyful. I have felt an inner need for many years to express my story in the small hope that someone might benefit from my experiences. Life is sometimes difficult, and many times we reach a point, as I did, where continuing to live does not seem to be the best alternative. <br />
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After finding Christ, or really recognizing that He had always been with me, the alternatives were suddenly enormous, with beautiful hopes and challenges to look forward to. I find Christ to be a living, close, personal God who has helped me move from a young, orphaned girl in Central America contemplating suicide on a bridge overlooking the Chamelecon River to a thankful wife, mother of three beautiful children, and spiritually challenged member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.<br />
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Even now, as I write this preface, I am seeing and remembering the many beautiful ways God has fulfilled my heart's desires and prayers. He is always with each of us "Because He Cares" for our needs. We only have to learn to recognize, trust, and accept His gifts. </h3>oldbookmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17166122312800898153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575269437037203063.post-72841270421612528262019-03-09T02:00:00.004-06:002020-09-17T10:41:09.948-05:00BETWEEN THE COVERS OF THE BOOK OF MORMON<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; ">I stood before a group of children at The Plains, Ohio, with a Book of Mormon in my hands. The blank looks on their faces prompted me to ask if they knew what it was. Several did. Then I asked them if they knew what was between its covers, and none did. So, impulsively, I told them I didn’t know much about it either, but that we would find out, and that each Sunday thereafter we would have a story from the Book of Mormon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With this promise to prod me, I dug into the book and read for story content. I early decided that each story would have to be connected with the previous one. I told them in the Church school worship services as nearly as possible in the narrative style of the Book of Mormon, attempting to use the same language but simplifying the words.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Visitors from the district who occasionally heard them advised me to offer them for publication, so after completing them I typed them and sent them in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; ">After the story appeared in Stepping Stones, it was re-edited and revised with the help of Vida Kraus, to remove errors. The book is presented to the youth of our Church with the hope that future generations may grow into adulthood with a better understanding and appreciation of the Book of Mormon because they have learned its story.</h3></span>oldbookmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17166122312800898153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575269437037203063.post-23379165870159350342019-03-09T01:00:00.002-06:002020-09-17T10:42:29.709-05:00BETWEEN THE COVERS OF THE DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; "><h3>by Verda E. Bryant</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; ">After my book, Between the Covers of the Book of Mormon, was published in 1945, I determined to write the story of the Doctrine and Covenants’ testimony that Jesus lives and speaks in our day in such a manner that even the children would understand and thrill to its message.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; ">I began this story then, but after several chapters realized I did not know enough to continue, and I shelved it. Seven years later, at the suggestion of Apostle Reed Holmes, I tried again, but the manuscript as then presented was rejected by the publishers. Again it found its place upon the shelf, and I was discouraged.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; ">During a reunion prayer meeting in 1956, Apostle Maurice Draper, who presided, suggested each of us bear upon his heart the name of someone we wished would embrace the gospel. My mind flew to my childhood girlfriend, to whom I had tried a number of times to tell the story. Though we had then been separated for nearly twenty years, we had maintained an active correspondence, supplemented by an occasional visit. At that time she was living in Africa with her Air Force husband.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; ">During that 1956 reunion prayer service, I determined to redo this book and dedicate it to the children of my friend, particularly for Sandra and Frank, who were then of the age for which I wrote the story, in the hopes that perhaps it might influence their lives toward the fullness of the gospel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; ">I present Between the Covers of the Doctrine and Covenants to the youth of the Church and to all who desire to read a simple account of the wonderful message of a living Christ. I add my personal testimony that Jesus lives and speaks today, for I, too, have heard His voice in words that were clear and sure.</h3></span>oldbookmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17166122312800898153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575269437037203063.post-88814679346180085532019-03-08T23:00:00.003-06:002020-09-17T10:44:15.510-05:00BETWEEN THE COVERS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; "><h3>by Verda E. Bryant</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Throughout my years of teaching in church school, camps, and reunions, I have talked with many young people. Most of them have gone through a faith-shaking period of trying to make the transition between the stories of the Bible they have heard as children and the treatment given ancient history in their study of the sciences and the Bible itself in the colleges of our country.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Even the student who is fortunate to have an understanding, God-fearing teacher goes through a terrific trial as he adjusts from the Bible of his childhood to the Bible of his college studies. The one who studies under an atheist meets a hurdle that is almost insurmountable. I have seen something of the turmoil of these young people as their faith is tried, and my heart has gone out to them. I knew I could not prevent them from being so taught, but I might be able to help prepare them for this kind of teaching and give guidance that they might find answers to their questions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joseph Smith, the latter-day prophet, admonished: "Seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning even by study and also by faith."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; ">This book is an effort to do just that. It presents the basic Bible history in story form, using key phrases in biblical language. It attempts to analyze both the conclusions drawn by scholars and the traditional interpretations of the Bible in an endeavor to find a point where they might be harmonized.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; ">I present Between the Covers of the Old Testament to the youth of the Church, and to all who desire to strengthen their faith in the "Good Book." My personal testimony is that I have learned to love my Bible and to understand much better what is between its covers by applying the principle of learning by study and by faith.</h3></span>oldbookmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17166122312800898153noreply@blogger.com