I Have Another New Release!! Hearing Him: The Savior's Voice in the Book of Mormon

From the cover:

Do you recognize when God speaks to you? Are you able to find divine answers to the questions and challenges you face? In 2 Nephi 32:3, we are promised that when we "feast upon the words of Christ; . . . the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do." Latter-day prophets have declared that the Book of Mormon was written for us today. Its messages provide a powerful resource wherein we can hear the voice of God speaking to us. In Hearing Him, bestselling Latter-day Saint authors Diony and Trent Heppler invite you to join them in an exploration of the trials, triumphs, and moments of weakness throughout the Book of Mormon. They help readers see how the words of God are delivered directly to you. The intertwining narratives of ancient times, modern revelation, and personal supplication through prayer will strengthen your ability to discern the words of Christ as you relate them to your own life.

From the Authors:

It was Memorial Day Weekend in 2022, and we had taken a trip to the Ozarks in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, about four hours from our home. Neither of us had visited there before, and we were looking forward to a long weekend of relaxing and sightseeing. We enjoyed the charm of the town’s mountainside steep-winding streets and pathways, its Victorian architecture, and learning its history about the reputed healing waters of Basin Spring.

One afternoon, our sightseeing adventures took us to Branson, Missouri, about an hour northeast of Eureka Springs. We had purchased tickets for a live show, something Branson is famous for, but we had some time to spare before it started. In my enduring love to shop, and Trent’s patient willingness to make me happy, we found an eclectic group of antique and craft stores located under one roof where we stopped in to browse. One of the stores was selling books. While thumbing through a stack of biblical daily devotions, inspiration and ideas for this book began to form.

We hadn’t planned on beginning another book just a few short months after finishing our last one, God is With Us: How We Hear Him, but the prompting and feelings to move forward by continuing our focus on “hearing Him” grew. We love receiving direction from the Spirit, but sometimes when what He wants us to do isn’t easy—or in this case requires a lot of time and effort—it can feel daunting and overwhelming. However, we know from many past secular and spiritual experiences we’ve had, individually and as husband and wife, that He always provides a way.

President Eyring put it this way: “You show your trust in Him when you listen with the intent to learn and repent and then you go and do whatever He asks. If you trust God enough to listen for His message . . . you will find it. And if you then go and do what He would have you do, your power to trust Him will grow.”

We’ve both read the Book of Mormon several times before but would definitely admit we still have a lot to learn from its sacred pages. This time as we read it—specifically focusing on ways to hear God for ourselves, and seeking what He needed us to learn, understand, and share in this book—the experience was profound and wonderfully different. Our desire to study with greater commitment has increased, because through this experience, the Book of Mormon became more personalized.

Our love for the Book of Mormon prophets has grown—their faith, their humanness, their struggles, their courage, their endurance despite trials of many kinds, their love and sorrow for their families and brethren who turned away from God, their boldness of speech in declaring truth, their firmness to follow Christ. We could go on and on. All of them taught and inspired us in different ways.

As we have studied, read, and written what we’ve felt from specific scriptures that stood out during the compilation of this manuscript, the Spirit has been with us daily in greater abundance. Our understanding of the messages in the Book of Mormon has been enlarged as we’ve seen the scriptures through “new eyes.”

Noticeably, we have sensed a greater peace and light enter our lives on a consistent basis. The effect this has had on us individually and collectively has been a greater desire to be kinder, more patient, more forgiving, and more readily able to see the good in ourselves and others...

Hearing Him: The Savior's Voice in the Book of Mormon

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Beauty locks away the secret of what happened to her, and when her father emerges from the enchanted forest with a stolen rose in his hand and the tale of a vicious beast on his breath, Beauty seizes the chance to run as far from Stephan as possible.

She has some experience with beasts, after all. Certainly the one in the forest couldn’t be any worse than the one she’s already encountered.

Breaking the Beast’s curse might be the key to discovering her own path to healing—and finding the courage to allow herself to feel reborn.

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New Release: Under the Cover of Mercy by Rebecca Connolly

Under the Cover of Mercy

by: Rebecca Connolly

Can one nurse on a mission of mercy and rebellion turn the tide of WWI?

November 1914

The Great War has come to Brussels, the Germans have occupied the city, and Edith Cavell, Head Nurse at Berkendael Medical Institute, faces an impossible situation. As matron of a designated Red Cross hospital, Edith has sworn an oath to help any who are wounded, under whatever flag they are found. But Governor von Lüttwitz, the ranking German officer, has additional orders for her. She and her nurses must also stand guard over the wounded Allied prisoners of war and prevent them from escaping.

Edith feels that God called her to be a healer, not a jailer. How can she heal these broken boys, only to allow them to be returned to the hands of their oppressors to be beaten again?

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Based on a true story, Under the Cover of Mercy is the remarkable account of one woman who defied an entire nation in order to heal those who needed her help the most.

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I have a new release! -- God is With Us-how we Hear Him

 

For my husband and co-author, Trent and I, writing this book, was an experience in Hearing Him—from the time the first idea entered our minds, to multiple spiritual impressions on how to proceed, what to include, who to ask to contribute, and how to put it all together until we typed the final sentence—He led us along. Our hearts are drawn out in humbleness and gratitude for His guiding hand in our daily lives, and this chance through the written word to publicly say, "God is With Us." It is our prayer that through sharing, we will all Hear Him more clearly and more often

Back Cover Description:

None of us are alone. God does not stand on a mountaintop and look
down in silence. He is constantly at work in the valleys of our lives,
providing us comfort and guidance as His plan unfolds. This He
proclaimed in Hebrews 13:5: "I will never leave thee, nor forsake
thee."

Through years of attending Sunday Meetings and counsel given from
General Authorities, we are continuously taught that we can find God
through the scriptures and Church ordinances. However, these represent
only a small portion of the presence our Father in Heaven, and His
Son, Jesus Christ have in our lives.

In this powerful collection of true stories filled with personal and
vulnerable moments, you are invited to Hear Him by looking through the
windows of others' experiences. With these modern Saints' inspiring
testimonies, discover the many ways you can recognize and welcome
God's infinite light into your daily life:

• Hear His voice in music, in nature, in your dreams, and the prayers of others.
• Feel His healing warmth during abuse, mental illness, addiction, loss, and heartache.
• Witness His Grace through the Holy Spirit, in holy places, and during acts of service.

Praise for God Is With Us-how we Hear Him:

“Never has the world needed to ‘Hear Him’ more than right now. This beautiful book and its powerful stories arrived at the perfect time in my life — and perhaps in yours.”

-Jason F. Wright, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author

“If you are struggling to find answers, overcome a difficult problem, or seeking relief in a heartbreaking world, this is a balm in Gilead. When your burdens seems heavy and solutions seem few, God is With Us-how we Hear Him, will lift you up—turning your heart to the Master Healer, from whom all grace flows. Open these pages and find in it the peace you seek.”

-Angela Eschler, editor, entrepreneur, and author of women’s inspirational nonfiction

“Real, personal, and powerful. The prophet has asked us to better Hear Him, and this book shares in-the-trenches ways to make it happen. Poignant stories and real-time triumphs inspire the desire to make Hearing Him a priority anytime, anywhere, in any situation.” 

-Connie Sokol, Disciple Thought Leaders, Bestselling author, speaker, TV contributor

“What a beautiful book full of faith-inspiring stories! Rather than delve into the doctrinal details of what it means to ‘Hear Him,’ the Heppler’s teach in the way most people learn best—through stories. And what a collection they’ve compiled! From both men and women, the young and the old, these experiences wonderfully illuminate what it’s like to receive personal revelation in real-life scenarios. Whether you’re facing simple trials or a devastating tragedy—or just want to hear God’s voice better—you’ll find plenty in this book to help you in your lifelong quest to “Hear Him.’”

-Liz Kazandzhy, author of  The Holy Ghost from A to Z: What the Spirit Can Do for You

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To Capture His Heart by Nancy Campbell Allen

 

“The couple's connection is undeniable. This delectable treat is sure to keep readers guessing.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Readers will enjoy how the intrigue and romance increase in tandem, ratcheting up the suspense, while Eva's competent demeanor that hides a bruised heart makes this love story all the more touching.” ―Library Journal

Seaside, England 1886

Eva Caldwell is an accomplished and well-known photographer who often works with the local constabulary to assist in documenting crime scenes, which means she also often works alongside the handsome and charming Detective Nathan Winston. She appreciates his intellect and how he treats her like an equal, but Eva’s heart is still healing from a past relationship, so, for now, she decides to keep her feelings for Nathan a secret.

One evening, Nathan arrives on her doorstep asking for a personal favor. Would Eva be available to photograph his mother’s legendary, week-long dinner party and matchmaking event? The catch is that Eva would also have to pretend they are courting in order for Nathan to avoid the many single women seeking his attention.

Though wary of the charade, Eva agrees. Spending a week with the two things she loves most―her detective and her camera―sounds simple enough. And if she wants to imagine that Nathan’s pretend courtship of her is real, well, what’s the harm in that?

But when a criminal from Nathan’s past threatens revenge on the detective, Nathan must be extra vigilant to keep his mother and the rest of the partygoers safe. He confides in Eva, and as the two work together to solve the mystery and apprehend the criminal, they find that they might capture more than they expected―each other’s heart.

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