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The Final Countdown – Clay McConkie, PhD

Few events are as discussed and speculated about as much as the Second Coming. It has long been prophesied by prophets the world over, and many religions have some sort of similar belief, that the world will come to an end and how it will take place. In “The Final Countdown: The Seven Final Events Before the Second Coming,” author Clay McConkie looks at it from an LDS perspective, using the Book of Revelations, the Doctrine and Covenants, and also modern revelation, particularly through the Prophet Joseph Smith, to delineate the last events that will lead up to the return … Continue reading →

Author Interview: Rebecca Cornish Talley

I recently reviewed a new LDS young adult novel, “Heaven Scent,” and today it’s my pleasure to bring you an interview with the author of that novel, Rebecca Cornish Talley. Rebecca, thank you for joining us. You recently released your first novel, “Heaven Scent.” What did it feel like to get that acceptance e-mail? We were on a family vacation in California and I decided to check my e-mail before going to the beach. I saw a message from Cedar Fort. My heart started beating fast and my hands shook as I opened it and read that Cedar Fort wanted … Continue reading →

Life is Easy – I Just Decide It’s Hard – Gary G. Taylor

When I first picked this book up, I thought, from the title, that I was in for page after page of Pollyanna-type positive mental attitude. One of my least favorite sayings is, “Happiness is a choice,” which is true, but when you’re unhappy, you don’t want to hear it. I was afraid this book would be a never-ending list of reasons why my happiness is up to me. I misjudged it. “Life is Easy—I Just Decide It’s Hard” is actually a wonderful book which takes the scriptures and helps us understand how we can overcome some of life’s most insidious … Continue reading →