From the smallest details to the entire structure, miracles
abound as temples are prepared, dedicated, and utilized.

In his beautifully illustrated and thoroughly researched book, The Mountain of the Lord (Deseret Book, $19.99, April. 2010), bestselling author-artist Chad S. Hawkins brings together more than 40 compelling true stories along with inspiring illustrations of temples from around the world. From Aba, Nigeria, to Helsinki, Finland, to Edmonton, Alberta, these faith-promoting stories encourage and uplift us as they focus our thoughts and desires on doing the Lord’s work in his holy temples.

Based on in-depth research and personal interviews, the stories in this beautiful volume convey a sense of God’s hand in the important work of temples and the faith of Church members as they seek to perform this work.

“For us to make progress and develop spiritually, we need to be utilizing our access to the temple,” writes the author. “It is a testimony to me that the temple is truly a special and eternal edifice. Those who choose to make the temple a focus in their lives will be blessed daily by having an enriched perspective of our Savior’s divine purpose.”