After the death of Moses, the Lord spoke to and encouraged Joshua, commanding him to "be strong and of good courage...for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." (Joshua 1:9)
In this modern day, President Gordon B. Hinckley, the Lord's mouthpiece on the earth, has challenged members of the Church, "to stand a littler taller, to lift out eyes and stretch our minds to a greater comprehension and understanding of the grand millennial mission of this The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints." He has told us that "this is a season to be strong. It is a time to move forward without hesitation, knowing well the meaning, the breadth, and the importance of our mission. It is a time to do what is right regardless of the consequences that might follow. It is a time to be found keeping the commandments....It is a time to be considerate and good, decent and courteous toward one another in all of our relationships."
Indeed, this is a season for courage. Here, twenty favorite Especially for Youth teachers offer ideas and encouragement to young people who are seeking to be courageous and stand for truth and righteousness in an often wicked world. Timely articles on faith, prayer, morality, repentance, testimony and other topics important to youth are included in this collection of remarkable gospel-centered essays.
Certain to inspire as well as entertain, this book will help young reader learn how to be courageous, valiant, and faithful in these latter days.
