May 14, 2017

Ask of God 2017 Youth Theme

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Ask of God 2017 Youth Theme
by John Bytheway

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Every year the youth of the LDS church have a 'theme.'
This year's theme is 'ASK OF GOD.'

Using his unique talent of combining humor and doctrine, John Bytheway shares this year's theme in a message that will not only help the youth, but their parents and leaders too.
LOVED this talk!!!
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In this high-tech era, we are overflowing with information—and sadly, some misinformation. More information means more questions! In this engaging presentation based on James 1:5-6, John Bytheway evaluates three types of questions: "Gotcha," "Google," and "Golden." Golden questions are the most important in life, involving gospel truths and our place in the plan of salvation. "The problem," Brother Bytheway states, "is when we expect Google-speed answers to Golden Questions." Using scriptural stories, quotations from Church leaders, and a good dose of humor, Brother Bytheway encourages listeners to "Ask in Faith." As they do, they'll learn to find their own answers to difficult questions—and the first step in this vital process is to "Ask of God."

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May 12, 2017

Gems and Espionage Series

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GEMS AND ESPIONAGE SERIES
by Lynn Gardner

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These books are by far my most favorite romantic suspense!!!
You will fall in love with Bart and Allison and their adventures--
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SERIES!!!
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Romance, danger, suspense, murder, an explosion or two. . . it's all here, woven expertly into an action-packed romantic thriller you won't soon forget! Here's the scoop: Nothing is what it seems. Allison Alexander, home in California on a brief vacation from her work at the United States, is shot at and pursued by mysterious intruders who have taken over the estate on which she and her mother have lived as caretakers since Allison was a child. Thus begins a terror-filled week during which she discovers that nearly everyone she loves is involved in some way with an International espionage ring — but are they the good guys or the bad? Is Bart, the man she has loved since they played together as children, a secret government agent — or does he answer to an underworld crime boss? If she doesn't go along with his unbelievable scheme, will it cost them their lives? Does he really love her, or is he just using her? And what in the world is a Mormon bishop doing in the middle of all this?


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Allison and Bart, married less than a week, return to their Hawaiian honeymoon suite to find the room ransacked. Thousands of miles from home, they're being followed. But why, and by whom? What dark secret do they hold that makes them prime targets for murder by a sinister madman bent on revenge?

It's a heart-stopping game of cat-and-mouse, with Allison caught in a demonic web. How could she have guessed that on her honeymoon she would be abducted by a pair of thugs, fall into a volcano, find herself imprisoned on a remote island, and befriend a huge jungle cat? And that is only the beginning. . .

Added to the intrigue and danger is...well, this matter of religion. Along their path of adventure, Bart and Allison have some tender brushes with Mormonism. They begin to see the gospel's impact on new friends and the power of prayer in their own lives — leading them to vow that if they get out of this mess alive, they'll look into it further. If they get out alive. . .

You'll be spellbound until the last word of this masterful novel. Mystery, danger, intrigue, romance — all this, and much more!

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Ain't marriage grand? In only two weeks of matrimonial bliss, Allison Alexander Allan has been shot at, dumped from a helicopter, kidnapped, drugged, imprisoned--well, you get the general idea. All in all, this is not your ordinary honeymoon.

And it isn't over yet. Allison and her secret-agent husband, Bart, just settling into their cozy honeymoon cottage, are suddenly sucked into another web of mystery, murder, and intrigue. This time it's in San Francisco, where a rash of fires, robberies, and vandalism has erupted, and diamond-studded bodies keep turning up in unexpected places. Rumor has it that all of this might have something to do with an upcoming exhibition of the world's most prestigious--and valuable--diamonds. What do you think?

When Bart is called to investigate and Allison goes along for the ride, she gets more than she bargained for. Still haunted by the slimy specter of an evil stalker she left for dead in Hawaii, she finds terror around every corner. As her life hangs in the balance, she learns to rely on a higher power for protection, and in a few quiet moments finds reassurance in the pages of the Book of Mormon--and in the arms of her new husband.

Once again, Lynn Gardner has woven a masterpiece of suspense, intrigue, and romance. Plan to spend the night with Diamonds and Danger!

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The news hit Allison like a blow to the stomach. A helicopter carrying her kidnapped husband, Bart, had crashed into the side of a mountain. “I’m sorry, Mrs. Alexander . . .there were no survivors,” the secret service agent said.

Was it true? Could she be a widow after only weeks of marriage to the man she had loved for a lifetime? They had come to the high desert of New Mexico because international terrorists had threatened to kidnap three famous celebrities and hold them for ransom. But now Bart and her father had been abducted by those same evil anarchists, and their getaway had gone terribly wrong. Had it all ended in a fiery explosion against a desolate mountainside?

From the opening sentence of this riveting adventure, Allison’s gifts of intellect, communication and discernment are tested to their limits. She must over come almost insurmountable obstacles to discover the truth about Bart’s and her father’s disappearance . . . yet, if there is still a chance they might be alive, she must spare no effort to find them.

In the two months since they foiled a major diamond theft in San Francisco, Bart and Allison have been separated by their jobs: Bart in Europe recruiting additional agents for Anastasia, the anti-terrorist branch of Interpol, and Allison winding up her job as an interpreter at the United Nations in New York City.

Because Allison nearly lost her life on more than one occasion in San Francisco, and was lucky to escape with only a serious compound fracture of her arm, Bart is adamant that she’ll have no part in Anastasia’s dangerous business of stopping terrorists before they strike. Allison, on the other hand, is determined to work alongside her agent husband – just as her mother has worked side by side with her father in the elite organization.

Who could have foreseen, when this war of wills began, the unbelievable outcome of one woman’s determination?

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Over the past year Allison’s marriage to her childhood love, Bart Allan, has been a “blast.” Literally. She’s lived through terrorists and madmen, murder and mayhem—all in the name of love and her job as Bart’s partner in Interpol’s anti-terrorist organization, Anastasia.

But Allison’s adventures are just beginning. At the moment, she’s in Sri Lanka, trying to find Bart, who disappeared two months ago. There’s just one little problem: an untimely fall from an elephant has left her with a very big case of amnesia. How can she save her husband when she doesn’t even remember who he is?

This is Allison’s most exciting adventure yet as she tangles with the Tamil Tigers, a group of revolutionaries who are orchestrating a civil war in Sri Lanka and smuggling sapphires out of the country to fund their cause. Then there’s Oz Barlow, who claims to be her husband. Will he tell her the truth and help her find Bart?


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When Allison married Bart, she knew theirs would be no ordinary marriage. Bart works undercover for the anti-terrorist agency Anastasia, and Allison is already more familiar with danger and near death than she'd like to be. Now this intrepid and charming duo encounters their most challenging mystery yet.

Bart's uncle, an arson investigator, has been receiving anonymous and mysterious clues to crimes planned but not yet committed. Allison and Bart must call upon Anastasia's resources to stop this madman from killing hundreds of innocent people and destroying a dozen significant historical sites out of some twisted and unexplainable drive for revenge. A dozen bombs have been hidden in sites across the Southern U.S., and in a race against time, Allison and Bart must find and disarm them before they explode.


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Newlyweds need time together, but Allison and Bart both work for Anastasia, an undercover anti-terrorist organization, and finding time alone is next to impossible.

While Bart is on a secret mission in Africa, Allison arrives home one day to a cryptic message: Anastasia under attack. Get out of the house now. Disappear. Take nothing. The other members of Anastasia have already fled and Allison must find a way to survive. With only a few months of training, how can she outwit and outrun a group of hired assassins?

Fasten your seat belt and join Allison for one of the wildest rides of her life as she travels across the country with a small package that could mean life or death – depending on who gets it first.


Opals and Outrage-- on Amazon or FREE with Bookshelf Plus
For Bart and Allison Allan, a vacation is just what the doctor ordered . . . literally. As agents in Interpol’s anti-terrorist organization, Anastasia, this newly married couple has battled every imaginable plot designed to undermine the American way of life, and they need some time off.

But with the receipt of a harried phone call, the vacation is over. Bart and Allison learn that Islamic fundamentalists are in Idaho . . . and they aren’t here to see the sights. So buckle up, sit back, and enjoy, because this is a fast-paced, page-turning thriller that will leave you breathless.


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The only thing Allison wants to do is stay home for a while and prepare a nursery. However, as an agent for Anastasia, Interpol’s anti-terrorist organization, it’s not that simple. After her mother breaks her leg and can’t attend an important symposium, Allison is tagged to fill in. But from the moment she arrives in Armenia, it seems someone is determined to keep her from fulfilling her assignments–permanently.

When Allison’s husband Bart telephones to warn her that al Qaeda terrorists are headed her way, all communications are shut down before she can discover who can help her escape. Bart and Allison are plunged into a holy war against a terrorist threat that wants Armenia for its next stronghold. Can Anastasia and the small band of ill-trained rebels prevent the takeover?


Topaz and Treachery-- on Amazon or FREE with Bookshelf Plus
Bart and Allison Allan are on their way to Italy and the Greek Isles for a two-week visit. However what could be a relaxing second honeymoon quickly becomes a dangerous work assignment. The very pregnant Allison realizes that this will likely be her last mission as an agent with Anastasia, Interpol’s elite anti-terrorism organization, before she has her baby so she wants to participate fully. Bart, however, is resolute that Allison stay completely out of harm’s way. Clash is inevitable.

Their assignment is to retrieve several valuable topaz stones taken from a necklace owned by Empress Elizabeth of Austria, which, when assembled, could reveal the location of a forgotten treasure plundered by the Nazis – treasure that holds the secret to unimaginable power and wealth. On their heels is a violent terrorist organization determined to get to the treasure first to finance their malevolent plans.

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May 10, 2017

Mother's Day is this Sunday (May 14th)

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Sense and Second Chances w/ GIVEAWAY

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SENSE AND SECOND CHANCES
by Brittany Larsen

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I really liked this book! I couldn't stop reading--so needed to know what happened next :) Great story! More than just a cute romance--

While this book did have some fun romance, which I really liked, the author, just like Jane Austen, also took on some tough subjects like losing both parents, depression, being kicked out by the half-brother, dating someone not of your same religion, being an actress and standing up for your standards, liking someone who is all wrong for you, and making an enormous mistake that goes public and having to face up to it and move forward-- 

Very intriguing!!! Kept me reading until the very end!!!
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Emily Carter is on the fast track to success when the unthinkable happens: a tragic accident claims the lives of her parents. Now Emily must set aside her dreams and raise her two younger siblings, Annie and Bryce. Emily and Annie are sisters, but that doesn’t mean they are anything alike. Whereas Emily reacts to the tragedy with her characteristic stoic calm, passionate Annie spirals into depression. Just when things seem like they can’t get any more difficult, Emily’s older half-brother and his fiancĂ©e arrive not to help, but to claim the family home he’s inherited from their parents. Without a place to call their own, Emily must take action—and fast. When an exciting employment opportunity arises in Utah, the displaced Carters decide to build a new life in a new home. But it soon becomes clear that their future prospects will go far beyond professional, as each sister is faced with an unexpected romance. Yet love is never simple, and in matters of the heart, one sister must proceed with caution while the other needs to take a leap of faith.

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May 9, 2017

Great eBooks by Kerry Blair

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"Kerry Blair is a successful mystery author who weaves infectious humor throughout her work." -- Goodreads

AND IT IS SO TRUE!!!
I LOVE HER BOOKS!

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You will LOVE everyone of these--



Ghost of a Chance -- eBook is FREE with Plus

True love is like a ghost. Many people believe in both, but few find either. Samantha Shade has been hired to find out if there is more than rats and bats and feral cats haunting the crumbling remains of San Rafael Mission, home of Father Rodriguez’s impoverished flock. But soon the rookie PI is sidetracked by a series of murders occurring within the parish—and by the attractive police detective involved in that investigation. Several young men have been found murdered—each with a marigold between his lips. The clues all seem to lead to someone at San Rafael. Who could be responsible? Someone Sam used to love? Soon Samantha comes all too close to the answer as she is led through the crypts below San Rafael on a journey that could only end on the Mexican Day of the Dead.

Mummy's The Word-- eBook is FREE with Plus

When Samantha Shade is offered the opportunity to run Nightshade Investigation, her uncle's private detective agency, she literally jumps at the chance. It has always been her dream to work at the famously quirky firm. But when a wealthy, eccentric client hires Nightshade to protect a priceless artifact, and the relic is almost immediately stolen from right under Samantha's nose-her dream turns into a terrible nightmare.
With a long list of suspects, and a short supply of experience, Samantha must accept the help of an antagonistic and reluctant policeman and the eclectic staff at Nightshade to solve the case and keep her uncle's beloved firm from disaster.
Filled with the twists, turns, and thrills of classic detective novels, along with a generous helping of humor, readers will enjoy sleuthing the crossword clues in this exciting, frothy mystery.

This Just In-- eBook is FREE with Plus

“I never thought anybody would hear these words from me, but there are times when fashion doesn’t count.”
When a presidential candidate’s young son disappears into the Arizona desert, TV fluff reporter Jillanne Caldwell gets her first chance at a real news story. But the former beauty queen will soon be forced to face her worst nightmares—and perhaps realize her biggest dreams—in her own hilarious way. Accompanying Jill on the race to save her favorite Sunbeam is Clay Eskiminzin, a seasoned tracker who dislikes reporters because of a secret of his own. Clay knows he can find Connor, but can only hope to find him alive. Thus the unlikely pair begins a desperate search in a vast, unforgiving desert wilderness where they must battle against the evils of men as well as the unrelenting forces of nature if they hope to save an innocent child.

Closing In-- eBook is FREE with Plus

Libby James, the new librarian for Alma Elementary School, has come to the small, quirky town of Amen, Arizona to spend her life in her books, in her garden, and in solitude. But she is hiding from far more than just an outside world she finds painful and unforgiving. Libby is really Elisabeth Jamison, owner of Jamison Enterprises and one of the richest women in the country. Unbeknownst to her, Libby is also suspected of selling highly classified information from her company’s government defense contracts.
As a new semester begins at Alma Elementary, David Rogers, a dashing, young Naval officer arrives to teach sixth grade, courtesy of a grant from the government. At least that’s his story. He’s actually been sent undercover by the CIA to find out all he can about the woman who calls herself Libby James.
David quickly learns that Libby is not only beautiful, but that she is completely unaware of any wrongdoing at her company. Soon his agenda shifts from trying to prove her guilty, to protecting her from whoever is guilty—and is systematically eliminating the people who get in their way.

The Heart Has Its Reasons-- eBook is FREE with Plus

Andi Reynolds has always had a plan for everything in her life, and Sterling Channing is exactly the kind of person who fits her checklist for the right kind of husband. Everyone but Andi's little sister agrees that Andi and Sterling will make the perfect couple. Then Andi meets Greg Howland four days before Sterling returns from his mission.
Greg has found a success he never imagined possible, but what started as a dream is becoming a nightmare. Still mourning the death of his brother, Greg Howland is also still paying a painful price for his brother's mistakes.
When Greg meets Andi he feels a whisper of hope for a better life, but is there room in Andi's life for someone like him?
The Heart Has Its Reasons is a romantic novel for everyone who still believes in following their heart!

The Heart Has Forever-- eBook is FREE with Plus

Andi Reynolds always knew she'd marry Sterling Channing when he came home from his mission. Who would have guessed that just four days before his return, she would meet Greg, a professional baseball player, and fall reluctantly--but joyfully--in love?
But Greg is surrounded by people who want to exploit his fame and wealth, and it's a constant battle to find more time for his new faith and for Andi. Meanwhile Sterling's attempts to win her back nearly costs Andi everything.
Andi's sister Clytie is also discovering the magic of love but hers is nothing like Andi's whirlwind romance. Thaddeus--intelligent, cynical, and funny--is dying from a terminal illness. Even though Clytie knows that she will soon be alone with only a memory of love, she willingly gives him her heart.
In The Heart Has Forever, author Kerry Blair has written a tender romantic story about two sister's search for true love, and the very different paths each must take to find it.

The Heart Only Knows-- eBook is FREE with Plus

When your fiance is an incredibly handsome, professional baseball player, it's hard to find time to be alone. Not that Andi Reynolds is complaining. It's just that everyone wants a piece of superstar Greg Howland — from the news-hungry media, to his adoring fans. The only thing that keeps Andi sane is the knowledge that in a few short months, Greg will be taking her to the temple, and then he'll be all hers . . . until next season, of course.
But when someone begins stalking and threatening Greg, he fears that Andi will get hurt — if not killed. In an attempt to protect her, Greg distances himself from Andi. But in the process, she starts to feel alienated, and wonders if it's even worth it. When the stalker kidnaps Andi and her younger brother, Greg must make one of the most important decisions of his life — who will live, and who will die.
With insight and emotion, Kerry Blair brings to life a tale of an uncommon love between two people, and the dangerous deception that threatens to tear them apart. Between the breathtaking adventure and gentle romance, one thing is certain — The Heart Only Knows will be one of your favorite books of the year.

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Counting Blessings: Wisdom and Wit for Women-- eBook is FREE with Plus

Spiritual refreshment is only pages away in this down-to-earth collection of inspiring stories and essays. Like a wise and witty friend, Kerry Blair leads you through the rough spots of life by poking gentle fun at herself in such a vivacious way that you'll be smiling at your own foibles. You'll laugh out loud-and occasionally be moved to tears-as you discover some of life's greatest truths hidden within these simple pages. Reclaim your sanity and enrich your soul with this humorous and poignant anthology that celebrates the joy of being alive and shows how greatly each of us is blessed.


Angels Bending Near The Earth-- eBook is FREE with Plus

'Twas nearly the night before Christmas, and holiday spirit was stirring all through the ward meetinghouse - thanks to the children's pageant director, who'd spent the last month writing the script, assigning parts, sewing costumes, building a stable, and directing twenty-some overexcited kids. Despite being on the verge of a nervous breakdown, the director couldn't be more pleased as the bishop stood to welcome the audience in the perfectly prepared cultural hall. But just as the opening prayer began, a windblown little girl ran into the room, grabbed the director's hand, and reminded her of a forgotten promise the director couldn't keep - a promise that, if broken, might also break the fledgling faith of a vulnerable child. From celebrated LDS author Kerry Blair comes this true story of an almost-Christmas Eve when an ordinary woman learned an extraordinary lesson in faith, prayer, and God's love that will set hearts aglow with the spirit of the season.

For God so Loved the One-- eBook is FREE with Plus

The story of a Christmas orange changing the life of a little orphan girl has been popular for decades. The story of a Christmas orange changing the lives of two Arizona sisters in the gospel has never been told. Until now. This contemporary true story of the miracle of a simple Christmas orange is a poignant reminder of the wonders that can happen when we follow the Spirit and share God’s love with all of His children—but especially when we share it with the one.


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May 8, 2017

The Perfect Mom

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THE PERFECT MOM
by Michelle Wilson

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The title of this book is The Perfect Mom--
But I LOVE the writing between the lines:
The totally and completely perfect even when 
you feel like the worst mom ever :)

Do you ever lose you kids? Have you ever called them by their siblings names? Have you gotten cross with them? Or lost patience with them? Have you stolen Easter or Halloween candy from them? 
Do you often feel like the WORST. MOM. EVER?
Then you SO NEED to read this book!!!

Filled with Michelle's wit and humor you will realize that you are the mom your kids need-- which makes you PERFECT for them!

EVERY MOM NEEDS TO READ THIS BOOK!!!
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Do you ever try to be the perfect mother, only to end up feeling like the worst mother ever?

I have.

When I was young, I thought my mother was perfect. Imagine my devastation when I realized she was an imperfect person like the rest of us. When I became a mother myself, I was determined to be the perfect mom for my kids. However, many times the opposite happened and I felt like the worst mother ever. Here I share six such occasions where my worst-mother-ever moments really shine (like that time my friend's child asked for a salad for lunch and mine was eating cereal off the floor, or the time my daughter cut her hair into a half-mullet when I wasn’t home).

But, the truth is, even though we are not perfect women, we truly are the perfect moms for our kids. Through learning to laugh at ourselves, recognizing moments of perfection, not comparing ourselves to others, seeing God's hand in our lives, and accepting the reality that isn't only our strengths that make us good mothers, but our weaknesses as well, we can truly come to believe that we are the perfect moms for our kids. And, most likely, our own moms, imperfections and all, are perfect for us, too.

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Other books by Michelle Wilson--

The Beautiful Balance
Is it possible to feel peace when our lives and the world feel out of control? The short answer is yes!
Trying to manage the ups and downs of life can feel overwhelming, but fortunately we're not alone on this journey. With inspiring doctrinal insights and a healthy dose of humor, author Michelle Wilson inspires readers to let go of fear and find peace, even in the midst of lost jobs, health challenges, or everyday chaos at home. In a world that seems so tempestuous, The Beautiful Balance is a sweet reminder of exactly what we can control—ourselves—and what God controls—all the rest.


Does This Insecurity Make Me Look Fat?
• Why do clothing stores hang fun-house mirrors in their dressing rooms?
• The laundry doesn’t cry when it’s not folded, so why should I?
• Can I be confident even if an elevator calls me fat?

Michelle Wilson’s humorous yet poignant insights help women examine the limitations we place on ourselves out of insecurity and self-doubt. We have faith in God, but do we know that He has faith in us?

When we see ourselves with God’s eternal perspective, we can feel confident and whole—even in our imperfection. Just think what we might accomplish if we truly believe that we are more important than we know, stronger than we realize, and extraordinary in every way.

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May 5, 2017

I ADORE Mary Ellen Edmunds!

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Mary Ellen Edmunds is one of my most favorite authors!
I read EVERYTHING she does!!
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The Mary Ellen Edmunds Collection-- Audiobook (MP3)

Especially for audio lovers! For more than twenty years, author and speaker Mary Ellen Edmunds has delighted audiences at BYU Education Week, at BYU Women's Conference, at Time Out for Women events, and at firesides and conferences throughout the Church. Now you can enjoy her trademark humor and thoughtful insights in this delightful collection of ten favorite audio products — guaranteed to buoy your spirit and gladden your hear.
Included in this package of timeless favorites:
  • Avoiding the Alluring Call of Materialism
  • Love Is a Verb
  • It's About Time
  • Stress Busters
  • Happiness: Finders, Keepers!
  • Africa: Big Lessons from a Little Village
  • Gratitude: The Theory of Relativity
  • Prayer, the Soul's Sincere Desire
  • Peace Amidst Suffering
  • Peculiar — In a Good Way

Peace Amidst Suffering-- Audiobook (MP3)

Is peace possible amidst suffering? Through scriptural and personal examples, popular speaker and author Mary Ellen Edmunds explores the purposes of suffering and ways to feel peace when immersed in adversity. She cautions against comparing our own trials to those of others, reminding us that we "should not discount each other's suffering" but instead "bear one another's burdens." With characteristic humor and humility, she notes the difference one person can make through small, selfless acts and offers hope that we can trust God through his love and wisdom to help us find peace even in the trials we experience.

You Can Never Get Enough of What You Don't Need-- eBook

Why does it seem we are always looking for more? In her wonderfully unique style, author Mary Ellen Edmunds suggests that You Can Never Get Enough of What You Don't Need because what you don't need never satisfies. "I can have a house filled with stuff and things, but if it's not what I need, it will never satisfy me, no matter how much I have," she observes. Have you noticed that the happiness we equate with abundance often eludes both those who get what they want in life and those who don't? This eye-opening treasure hunt of a book will help you find the secret to living with contentment.
Also includes activity suggestions to help families distinguish between needs and wants, be more aware of the influences around us that encourage materialism, and be more grateful and content with what we have.
Tug of War-- eBook
Before we were born, we had a choice to make—a choice between happiness and misery. "But the war continues. We're still tugged towards Zion on the one hand ... and Babylon on the other." In Tug of War, Time Out for Women presenter Mary Ellen Edmunds discusses the differences between Zion and Babylon and why we can't "camp out" somewhere between the two. Our choices, including the seemingly small ones we make every day, have consequences that can lead us toward Zion: a place for the pure in heart, or Babylon: the antithesis of Zion.

Love Is a Verb-- eBook

Known for her wit and wisdom, Mary Ellen Edmunds writes about all the ways to show love, to give love, to be love. From the first chapter by the same title all the way through the chapter "Charity Never Faileth," Love is a Verb is filled with charm and insight that Mary Ellen conveys through personal experiences she has felt, observed, and acted upon over the years. We learn from watching others, and mostly they don't know they're providing a learning experience for us. She tells about touching and tender moments with people who have been examples of Christ-like love. She also tells of funny incidents with people who have brought pure joy to others through love and laughter. Mary Ellen teaches that charity, the pure love of Christ, is something everyone deserves to experience — by both giving it and receiving it.

Keeping It Together in a Pull-Apart World-- eBook

Is life pulling you in too many directions? Are you out of time, out of patience, and out of humor? Keeping It Together in a Pull-Apart World, the newest book in the Time Out Classics series, gives practical ideas for managing the stress of everyday life and redirecting your attention to the things that matter most. Bestselling author and popular speaker Mary Ellen Edmunds presents her usual mix of humorous anecdotes and thoughtful insights in this positive, upbeat approach to one of life's most common (and perplexing) dilemmas.

It's about Time-- eBook

It's about Time, by Mary Ellen Edmunds. With her renowned humor, Sister Edmunds counsels entertainingly and perceptively on time management, planning, and setting priorities from both practical and spiritual perspectives.






Gratitude: The Theory of Relativity-- Audiobook (MP3)

What do you need to be happy? A TV? A cellular phone? A microwave oven? Hairspray? Hot, running water? Refrigeration?
Mary Ellen Edmunds has lived in Third World countries. She has seen the sometimes desperate conditions in which people live there.
While observing their poverty, she has also taken note of their generosity and the gratitude they feel for the few things they own. Many seem utterly content with their simple lifestyle. In this humorous yet thought-provoking tape, Mary Ellen Edmunds explains how wealth is “relative.”
You may laugh when she points out the absurdity of our advertisements for things we think are essential — that is, until you start to blush.
Does she intend to make us feel guilty about the plenty we enjoy? No. But she would like us to reflect on our “riches” and see how being spiritually impoverished is an even greater disadvantage than not having shoes to wear.

Peculiar in a Good Way-- eBook and Audiobook (MP3)

"Being peculiar is not about horns," begins bestselling author Mary Ellen Edmunds. In this humorous but thought-provoking book, she explores what really makes "a peculiar people" and what sets us apart as a distinct and different from the rest of the world. "Others surely do notice things about us" she states, "so what would it be like if we could be depended upon to live what we believe every inch an minute of our lives?" Using scriptures and personal experiences to help explain our uniqueness, Mary Ellen presents a positive and upbeat approach to making little changes that will help us strive to become better when we're already pretty good.

Prayer, The Soul's Sincere Desire-- Audiobook (MP3)

How can we make our communication with our Heavenly Father more meaningful and enjoyable? What do we need to do to “pay the price” to receive answers to our prayers?
In this engaging talk by beloved speaker Mary Ellen Edmunds, listeners will learn more about the work of prayer, the language of prayer, and the feelings associated with prayer. Prayer is both a blessing and a commandment, and when we learn to trust our Heavenly Father and truly seek his will, we can have the confidence that he hears, understands, and answers us. Blending scriptures, quotes from Church leaders, and personal experiences, Sister Edmunds teaches us how to be more effective in our own prayer life.

MEE Thinks: Random Thoughts on Life's Wrinkles-- eBook

"Lots of times when people ask me about my hobbies or interests, I'll include 'thinking,'" writes Mary Ellen Edmunds, known affectionately to her friends by her initials, "MEE." MEE Thinks is a delightful journey through many of these musings. In it, Mary Ellen shares her thoughts on topics from balance to the Big Bad Wolf, inviting readers to think for themselves about materialism and spontaneity and miracles and keeping promises and a host of other ideas. "I hope something I share will spark and idea in you and give you a good thinking experience," the author says. "Enjoy the Ride!"

Africa: Big Lessons From A Little Village-- Audiobook (MP3)

Asked to help establish a child health project in West Africa, Mary Ellen Edmunds soon found that she had as much to learn as she did to teach. In this delightful talk on CD, she shares heart-touching stories of her experiences. The insights she gained will open your heart and mind to a foreign culture made familiar by the influence of the Spirit.

Happiness: Finders, Keepers-- eBook

Happiness. What is it, and where can it be found? Is it an ideal to be hoped for in the next life, or a reality to be sought here and now?
"To me there was never a time when we had a greater need for happiness and for the peace, contentment, serenity, hope, gratitude, and joy that are part of it," writes Mary Ellen Edmunds. In Happiness: Finders, Keepers, she offers a wealth of practical, cheery, spirit-filled suggestions for living a happier life.
Since our Father in Heaven's plan is "the great plan of happiness," and since one of the reasons for our very existence is that we "might have joy" (2 Nephi 2:25), it's clear that we're meant to be happy right now, here, today! We can do so, even in the midst of trials, if we understand the true nature of this heavenly gift.
"I am convinced that even with the heavy burdens, the awful injustices, and the tragedies in the world, there is happiness all around us," writes the author. "We must be the finders and the keepers — those who are aware of and who cherish this holy, abundant blessing."
Overcoming stress, maintaining a sense of humor, remembering our blessings, feeling gratitude — these are just some of the paths to happiness discussed in this delightful book. Warm personal stories and solid insights from the scriptures and the words of Church leaders help shape our perspective. The message is one of hope: There are things we can do and feel that will make us almost instantly happier.
As Mary Ellen says: "May we remember that we already chose the great plan of happiness, but we need to choose it again, hour after hour and day after day, through all our earthly experiences. . . . If we will, we can live happily ever after!"

All the Time You Need-- eBook

Learn how to give yourself enough room so you can have enough room for others. 'We want to do everything so quickly,' says bestselling author Mary Ellen Edmunds. 'We hunt for fast-food, shortcuts, one-hour photo developing, express elevators, condensed books, instant soups, and ten-minute oil changes. I have a 72-minute kit.' In this delightful booklet Mary Ellen combines her trademark humor with concrete suggestions to help women prioritize, plan, and pursue what really matters most. 'Perhaps we can consider this advice, which has been given by many,' she says, 'to tithe our time. Miraculously nine minutes go further than ten, just as nine pennies go further than ten...somehow, when we do what God asks us to do, the best we can, keeping first things first, our time seems to come back to us, added upon and multiplied. It's a miracle.'

MEE Speaks: But Does She Have Anything to Say?-- eBook

Popular author and speaker Mary Ellen Edmunds is affectionately known to thousands of people by her initials, MEE. This sequel to her bestselling book MEE Thinks shares more of her whimsical thoughts about a host of topics such as noisy neighbors, unexpected gifts, early retirement, and putting first things first. This thoughtful, creative, poignant, funny book will lift your spirits and encourage you to think more deeply than ever before about the things that really matter in life (as well as some that don't matter so much)!

Buck Up, Little Buckaroo-- eBook


Sometimes you just feel lonely ...
"Being lonely at times seems to be part of life," writes Mary Ellen Edmunds, "and even the friendliest and most outgoing of people experience those Being lonely isn't necessarily bad for you, but staying lonely is." With that idea in mind, Mary Ellen applies her trademark good cheer and careful thinking to the topic of loneliness, helping us understand that loneliness is painful but not terminal, that we don't have to be alone to be lonely, and that loneliness doesn't need to rule our lives.
This helpful little book is filled with strategies for dealing with loneliness, ideas for helping others who might be lonely, and gratitude for the blessings that can help us learn from our "alone times."
    Contents
    Preface
  • Chapter 1: What is Loneliness?
  • Chapter 2: Strategies for Dealing with Loneliness
  • Chapter 3: the Gift of Friendship
  • Chapter 4: Reaching Out to Those Who Are Lonely
  • Chapter 5: When All Else Fails, Buck Up, Little Buckaroo
  • Chapter 6: What Can We Learn from Loneliness?
  • Chapter 7: The Blessing of Solitude
  • Chapter 8: And There Shall Come a Day
  • Sources
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