Teachings of Howard W. Hunter
Though he was President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for just nine months, President Howard W. Hunter served as a General Authority for thirty-six years, and his influence was profound and lasting. This volume, which draws upon 240 of his sermons and writings, reveals the faith and insight of a man whose life was dedicated to God and the people he served. As President Hunter was knows and loved for his inspired teachings on the Savior, he here offers enlightening counsel for those who wish to become more Christlike. He emphasizes the importance of family history and temple work, urging members to participate in sacred temple ordinances. In addition, his teachings encompass a wide range of other gospel-related themes. With the perspective of one who endured much personal suffering, he provides words of comfort and understanding to the afflicted. He counsels couples in their marriage and family responsibilities and youth in their dating practices. He expounds upon principles such as faith, obedience, repentance, baptism, prayer, care for the needy, government, the last days, and missionary work. Always he presents his messages with prophetic wisdom, clarity, and a deep and abiding concern for those he is instructing. "President Hunter was one who endeavored to humbly go about life's primary task of living a Christlike life," writes editor Clyde J. Williams. "His efforts in this lifelong goal are reflected clearly in his teachings, and they became the major focus of most everything he taught." That powerful spiritual legacy is made evident in this invaluable book, The Teachings of Howard W. Hunter.
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Teachings of Howard W. Hunter
Though he was President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for just nine months, President Howard W. Hunter served as a General Authority for thirty-six years, and his influence was profound and lasting. This volume, which draws upon 240 of his sermons and writings, reveals the faith and insight of a man whose life was dedicated to God and the people he served. As President Hunter was knows and loved for his inspired teachings on the Savior, he here offers enlightening counsel for those who wish to become more Christlike. He emphasizes the importance of family history and temple work, urging members to participate in sacred temple ordinances. In addition, his teachings encompass a wide range of other gospel-related themes. With the perspective of one who endured much personal suffering, he provides words of comfort and understanding to the afflicted. He counsels couples in their marriage and family responsibilities and youth in their dating practices. He expounds upon principles such as faith, obedience, repentance, baptism, prayer, care for the needy, government, the last days, and missionary work. Always he presents his messages with prophetic wisdom, clarity, and a deep and abiding concern for those he is instructing. "President Hunter was one who endeavored to humbly go about life's primary task of living a Christlike life," writes editor Clyde J. Williams. "His efforts in this lifelong goal are reflected clearly in his teachings, and they became the major focus of most everything he taught." That powerful spiritual legacy is made evident in this invaluable book, The Teachings of Howard W. Hunter.
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Teachings of Howard W. Hunter
Teachings of Howard W. Hunter
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781606415542 |
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| Publisher: | Deseret Book Company |
| Publication date: | 01/01/2012 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 369 KB |
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