Mormon Missionaries

A hilarious, poignant, and big-hearted memoir about the challenges of coming of age—within the strictures of the Mormon church. Growing up in 1980s Edmonton, Greg Hudson loved pop music, comic books, and hanging out at the mall. But unlike most of his friends, Greg and his family were devout...

Jerry Wonder is the hero of this hilarious coming-of-age novel. A 19-year-old Mormon missionary, Jerry leaves South Dakota to save souls in New Zealand for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Elder Wonder's path is fraught with challenge. He misses his girlfriend, Susan, who tried valiantly to seduce him before he left, but to his regret, he remained strong for both of them. Now, he worries he will lose her in his two-year absence. And he is flawed.

After parting ways with Ryan (from Big Joe and the Soccer Jock), ex-Army dominant, Big Joe is about to start college at Queen’s Landing University. Missing Ryan, Big Joe begins the hunt for a new jock boy to become his submissive. When he thinks he’s found the perfect one, fate steps in, and an unexpected knock on his door by a young Mormon missionary shakes up the playing field. Big Joe rolls the dice and ends up showing the blond, virginal Mormon boy true salvation. This short novella is approximately 11,000 words. This work features many aspects and fetishes of a m/m dominant and ...

When we look for the good, we will find it; and isn’t that really what we want to find? When we focus on love and charity, we focus on the greatest of all virtues. Jesus Christ is always our example and role model. These are some of the thoughts included in this book of letters to missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, written by Ritchey and Fonda Marbury as they served as mission president and companion from July 1978, through June 1981. The stories, poems, antidotes, and quotations will motivate and inspire readers to continue to love one another; and to quote ...

Covering the origins, history, and modern challenges of the church, Mormonism: What Everyone Needs to Know offers listeners a brief, authoritative guide to one of the fastest growing faith groups of the 21st century.

A sweeping history of Christianity in America, from the arrival of the first Europeans to the political triumphs of evangelicalism, showing the powerful, singular role the faith has always played in American public life. In the United States today, there is no faith more dominant than...

"This is an amazing memoir, the most realistic, true-to-life account of a modern-day Mormon mission I've ever read. It feels extremely honest and authentic, with a non-manipulative agenda to depict how it really was for this particular missionary." Christopher Bigelow, Amazon Reviewer. "If you've ever wondered what it's like to be an LDS missionary, this book will give you some terrific insight." A.J. Smith, Amazon Reviewer. "Harvest: Memoir of a Mormon Missionary is unusual in one respect. It neither vilifies the Mormon Church nor does it really applaud it. What it does instead is to show ...

What is your BMI? Are you overweight? Find the BMI Chart at the beginning of this book to see your answer. If your BMI is higher than 25, you are probably overweight. If you are, now is the time to do something about it. Have you ever lost weight only to regain it back later? Instead of spending $7 on lunch, find out how to keep it off by reading this book. This POCKET SIZE book fits nicely in your pocket or your purse, to carry with you throughout the day. The book includes a Food Journal, Worksheets, Calories of Typical Foods, the Glycemic Index, the 5 Food Groups, The 5 Steps to Weight ...

"Before we started down the street to the first home, we stood together and said a prayer. I prayed the Lord would open doors for us that day, so we could teach people the gospel we loved. When I opened my eyes I saw a wonderful vision: I saw before me a large door and frame that covered the entire street we were about to tract. As I pondered the meaning of what I saw, the voice of the Spirit spoke to me and said, "God will open the doors for you this day!" As I continued to look, I saw this large door begin to open before me until it was fully open and the street was no longer blocked. "As...

Thousands have read The Mission and have been lastingly affected. Step back in time to the 1960s as you embark on a riveting journey with young missionary Pete Hewitt. This timeless novel transports readers into the challenging yet rewarding world of missions, where spiritual growth, emotional journeys, and unexpected humor converge. The Mission unveils the raw realities of missionary life and the invaluable lessons it imparts. Through a unique narrative style of letters, you will be immersed in Pete’s profound struggles, growth, and self-discovery. As he navigates obstacles and triumphs,...

This LDS pocket book is useful for anyone who is giving a lesson or talk and needs a quick reference to a certain gospel topic. The book includes hundreds of topics listed in alphabetical order and is easily accessible. It provides quick-easy access to scriptural references & quotations from apostles & prophets. It also has a summary of World Religions. The book includes a detailed Plan of Salvation Chart, Chronology of the LDS Church, Archeological Evidences of the Book of Mormon, and much more. Examples of topics include Apostasy, Evolution, Baptism, Chastity, Resurrection, Fasting, ...

As parents, how do we raise our children to be ready and worthy to serve the Lord? How can we instill within them the desire to serve God, and keep them worthy to serve God and their fellow men? In his new book the author, in a very easy and straightforward manner, teaches parents: - How to give your children a testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. - How to develop within you children the desire to serve their fellow men. - How to instill within your children a love of the scriptures. - How to pray, and how to recognize the spirit of God and answers to prayer. - How to develop self-...

Beginning with a handful of members in 1830, the church that Joseph Smith founded has grown into a world-wide organization with over twelve million adherents, playing prominent roles in politics, sports, entertainment, and business. Yet they are an oddity. Mormonism: A Very Short Introduction explains who Mormons are: what they believe and how they live their lives.

When Harris Thatcher's father dies, the boy's journey into manhood is complicated by questions of faith, the meaning of life, and the capriciousness of death. After preaching the Mormon gospel in West Germany following the devastation of World War II, Harris returns home only to be drafted into the Korean conflict, where even more harrowing physical, emotional and spiritual ordeals await him.

My Elder's Secret follows Bradford, a young Mormon missionary working alongside Elder Callahan. In their travels together, the two develop a deep connection that turns sexual. Bradford grapples with his desires and his faith, feeling torn between guilt and the pull he feels toward Callahan's sexy mature aura. After a passionate encounter and an honest conversation about his fears, Bradford begins to embrace his true self, starting by undressing in front of Callahan. Gently nudged by Callahan’s support, he realizes that he doesn’t need to deny his urges anymore, and falls face first into...

The Pocket Reference Book for Missionaries (Spanish Version) (SUD/Mormon). Este libro es una herramienta útil y rápida para misioneros, padres e instructores. Se pueden encontrar cientos de temas ordenados alfabéticamente en tres secciones: Doctrina e Información, Inspiración y un Sumario de Religiones del Mundo. Los temas incluyen Apostasía, Aborto, Evidencias Arqueológicas del Libro de Mormon, Evolución, Homosexualidad, Bautismo, Espiritu Santo, Castidad, Cronología de la Iglesia, Resurrección, Ayuno, Quetzalcoatl, Películas, Milenio, Parábolas, La Trinidad, Jehová es Cristo,...

Edición Especial del 50 Aniversario Este libro conmemora el 50 aniversario del terremoto de 1976 relatando las experiencias de algunos de los misioneros de La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días que servían en Guatemala en ese momento. También incluye un homenaje especial a Pablo Choc, presidente de rama de Patzicía, y a su hijo Daniel Choc, quien fue el primer misionero de Patzicía y el primer misionero cakchiquel de la Iglesia. A las 3:03:33 a. m. del 4 de febrero de 1976, un terremoto sacudió Guatemala. Entre 23.000 y 25.000 personas murieron, 80.000 ...

Elder Carson works as a Mormon missionary in Olinda, an ancient city on the northeastern coast of Brazil. It is lush green, full of old churches and white-sand beaches and drug traffickers protecting their turf. One night, Carson is homesick and wide awake. The midnight hour is humid and hot. It is February, and Carnaval is in full swing. Carson gets up. He goes out alone. He finds a phone and calls his girlfriend back in Utah. Things happen that night--bad things--before Carson can make it back to his apartment. The next thing Carson knows, he's a suspect in a murder investigation. And not...

In “Clean Slate” (Kit Tolliver #4) Kit found her mission in life. There were five men who once slept with her and lived to tell the tale, and she’s determined to hunt them down and wipe them off the board of life. So far, so good. But what do you do when all you know about a guy is the name he gave you? She’d met him in Philadelphia, but he was in town on business, so all she really knew was that he was from someplace else. Good old Sid from Philadelphia, except he wasn’t from Philadelphia, and his name wasn’t Sid. Want to give that a whirl out on Google? Then Rita told her ...

Mormonland is the raw confessional memoir of a Mormon boy who grew up in a small western town and pursued the Hollywood dream. He devoted five decades of his life to a church filled with highly questionable doctrine, troubling temple rituals, and never-ending expectations. What outsiders may call racist, sexist, and cult-like practices, insiders call God-given, the true Family Proclamation, and too sacred to share.