The Fire of Faith (Hardback) **

In The Other Side of Heaven, Elder John H. Groberg told the gripping story of his three-year mission on the tropical islands of Tonga. His story continues with The Fire of Faith, set a decade after his release when Elder Groberg is called back to Tonga — this time with a growing family-to serve as mission president.

Like the earlier volume, this book is filled with experiences among a faithful people. Here we read of the young man who calmly endured a terrible beating from his brother rather than remain unbaptized; the excitement and joy of the first Tongan group to attend the New Zealand Temple; the faithful Saints and their long-delayed chapel dedication; examples of the love shared by Tongan family members; the inspiration that led to the fiftieth Tongan anniversary jubilee; the work of highly dedicated missionaries; the organization of the first stake in Tonga; miracles of faith; and much, much more.

And always there is the sea, the only pathway between the islands — the perilous ocean that often denies access to the desired shore after a long journey. But faith somehow always wins the day.

The Fire of Faith is a compelling story, one that extends beyond Elder Groberg's life as a mission president and into his continued service throughout the Pacific Islands.

John H. Groberg

Elder John H. Groberg is a native of Idaho Falls, Idaho. In April 1976, he was called to the Quorum of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Prior to that time, Elder Groberg had served as a regional representative of the Twelve, a bishop, and a mission president in Tonga, where he had earlier served as a full-time missionary. He is the author of In the Eye of the Storm (on which the movie The Other Side of Heaven is based), The Fire of Faith, and Anytime, Anywhere. Elder Groberg and his wife, Jean, served as president and matron of the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple from 2005 to 2008. They are the parents of eleven children and reside in Bountiful, Utah.

**  This book is in new condition. It has not been read. May have a little shelf wear from sitting on a shelf for years.