Orem Library

Biography of John Taylor, third president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Features uplifting stories that follow his life from birth through prophethood in a full-length, inspirational video, packed with pictures, places, stories, journal entries and re-enacted events ; divided into chapters for easy topical access for enhancing lessons and personal study.

Biographical anecdotes and teachings of the Presidents of the LDS Church from Joseph Smith to Gordon B. Hinckley.

On June 27, 1844, John Taylor, who was in Carthage Jail along with Joseph and Hyrum Smith and Willard Richards, courageously sought to defend his beloved leader against a murderous mob. In the barrage of bullets that killed Joseph and Hyrum, John Taylor was severely wounded. He recovered his health, however, and some time later he put into writing his recollections of the Prophet's final days on earth. John Taylor's detailed first-person account of...

Each member of the LDS Church brings a story to the waters of baptism. Some were born in the covenant. Others were converted, sometimes amid great opposition. Those who stand faithful in their testimonies bring strength to their witness of the truth of the gospel. In Heroes and Heroines, Marlene Bateman Sullivan chronicles stories of ordinary people who made extraordinary sacrifices for the gospel. From around the world and from different languages...

Contains a documentary, a testimony and a photo gallery for each Church President from Joseph Smith through Gordon B. Hinckley.

The early leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expressed a fierce love of country and everlasting devotion. Having experienced religious persecution firsthand, they understood the need to revere the Constitution of the United States and the guarantee of freedom that it enshrines. Gleaned from speeches and personal journals, these memorable quotes on American democracy are accompanied by rarely seen portraits of the remarkable...