"This book is packed with real world experiences and heartwarming stories that will help your family envision a happier tomorrow." —Brandon Mull, #1 New York Times–bestselling authorA teen's job is to be difficult and most do it really, really well. But what about you? You want to hug that hedgehog, right? But you don't want to get hurt. No problem. With entertaining stories and 12 principles that open the cages, unlock the doors, gently tear down those wa...

Family life can be like a road trip—filled with unpredictable challenges, problems, and situations that try your patience. While no family is perfect, do you ever wonder how some families seem to more effectively manage the challenges than others? Are there really secrets to how to do this thing called "parenting"? In fact, there are. International speaker, educator, father, and husband Brad Wilcox and co-author Jerrick Robbins share 18 of the most overlooked parenting principles that help...

“I’ll never do it again,” we say — and then we do it. In a world full of challenges, temptations, and even addictions, it is easy to lose hope for ourselves and those we love. During times of discouragement, we must remember that the purpose of the Atonement of Jesus Christ is not just to cleanse and console, but also to transform — and that takes time. Christ is not waiting at the finish line once we have done —all we can do.” He is with us every step of the way, and His Atonement will be av...

A beautiful art book depicting the life and ministry of Jesus Christ in stained glass.In 2019, Tom and Gayle Holdman, along with the artists of the Holdman Studio, completed a twenty-by-seven-foot, five-panel stained-glass window depicting the life and mission of Jesus Christ. After its permanent installation in Rome, Italy, Tom and Gayle were concerned that there would be people who might never see this particular work. To remedy the problem they envisioned a new,...

"I can't do this Mormon thing," a friend told Brad Wilcox. "I've tried, and the expectations are just way too high." And she's not alone in her thinking. Many people, as they feel themselves falling short of perfection, are tempted to quit trying. But are there only two options? Think of it this way: When a person is learning to play the piano, are the only two options performing at Carnegie Hall or quitting? Similarly, in mortality, are the only two choices being perfect or giving up? ...

A Next Big Idea Club Must-ReadWhat's the recipe for happiness? If you listen to liberal elites or red pill influencers, you'd say it's making money, living for yourself, and staying single without kids**—and you'd be wrong. Nothing predicts happiness better than a good marriage.**According to new research by the University of Virginia sociologist Brad Wilcox, our kids and communities—not to mention our civilization as a whole—are much more ...

Because of Christ’s atoning sacrifice, the gift of grace is available to all. But how do we receive and use His gift, and to what end? Jesus Himself gave us the answer in His presentation of the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount. Like many scriptures, the Beatitudes can be interpreted in multiple and diverse ways. In Blessed Are Ye, gospel scholars Brad Wilcox and Roger Wilcox explore these varied interpretations and examine possible connections between the Beatitudes, the first princi...

Our covenant relationship with Christ allows for a fullness of hope! That is what Easter is all about. In a world that is increasingly apathetic about God and religion, Easter matters more than ever. Brad writes, “People can call it spring break if they want, but Easter will eternally be about the Christ on Calvary.” Because of the Christ on Calvary, we can know that the creation, Fall, and Atonement are all part of an eternal plan for our progress and joy. Because of Him, we understand th...

It's time for the big game, and you're a key member of the Chosen Team! A football game is the creative device popular speaker Brad Wilcox uses in this book to help young people better understand the game plan they need to battle it out with Satan's team. He writes, 'Satan's team is tough, but you're not alone in this contest. You've got some good playbooks in the scriptures. Prophets and other Church leaders are great coaches, and you could never make it without your teammates, family and...

A decade’s worth of excitement built prior to the dedication and opening of the Rome Italy Temple in early 2019. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from around the world and all others will be welcomed at the Rome Temple visitors’ center, where the first thing they see is a stunning 20' x 7' art-glass window created by Tom Holdman and his associates at Holdman Studios.This beautiful masterpiece, entitled “Come unto Me,” was created to boldly testify that Jes...

David hates practicing piano. He's frustrated by how hard it is and all the mistakes he makes. With his mom's help, he comes to understand how that's all part of the learning process. She also uses the moment to help David comprehend more about the Atonement: Christ has paid the price so that we can learn and improve. We aren't earning our way to heaven—we're practicing for it, and Christ is willing to help us every step of the way.Practicing for Heaven also includes teach...

Born on Christmas Day, Brad Wilcox has always had a special love for Christmas. Everyone knows that the season has become commercialized and saturated by the demands of political correctness. But, as Brad writes, “No matter how many try to take Christ out of Christmas . . . it will always and forever be about the Messiah in a manger.”Because of the Messiah in a manger, we can feel and share His pure love. Because of Him, we have access to grace, immortality, and eternal life. Becau...