New faith-centered book combines testimony, Latter-day Saint teachings, family and repentance, and an exploration of scripture’s relationship with the universe
NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Author William Clyde Allen III invites readers to reflect on faith, spiritual growth, personal agency, and their relationship with God in his book, A Choice is a Gift from God. Centered on the message “Look unto me in every thought, doubt not, fear not,” the book presents Allen’s personal testimony and reflections on the gospel of Jesus Christ from the perspective of his faith in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Throughout the book, Allen emphasizes one of its defining themes: the ability to choose is itself a divine gift. He describes agency as the ability to distinguish between right and wrong and make choices for oneself, encouraging readers to turn toward faith, prayer, repentance, service, and spiritual growth. As Allen writes, “A choice is a gift from God.”
Rather than approaching faith solely as a theological discussion, A Choice is a Gift from God is deeply personal. Allen shares his testimony of Jesus Christ, reflects on the Restoration and the teachings of Latter-day Saint scripture, and encourages readers to seek God in their thoughts, decisions, struggles, and relationships. Central to his message is the belief that each individual has divine worth and that faith can provide hope even during periods of uncertainty and adversity.
The book also examines the importance of family, unity, charity, forgiveness, and spiritual perseverance. Allen encourages readers to pray for their families, avoid allowing past wrongs to fuel contention, and instead approach others with patience, gratitude, and loving kindness. He describes the family as an important foundation for unity and community while repeatedly returning to the importance of choosing faith over fear and hope over despair.
Across its chapters, Allen moves from personal testimony into broader reflections on faith, grace, mortality, repentance, and what he describes as the ongoing spiritual struggle between good and evil. The book includes sections titled “My testimony of the gospel of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” “This whole time it was right here, a message of Jesus Christ,” “Worthily with Faith and Mercy, from Grace to Grace,” “The Tribulations of a Spirit in Sin,” and “God’s Word and Astrophysics Science.”
One of the book’s most distinctive sections considers the relationship between religious belief and astrophysical concepts. Allen reflects on light, energy, stars, galaxies, gravity, and the universe alongside passages and ideas from the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price. The section represents the author’s personal effort to contemplate scientific ideas through the lens of his religious faith.
Ultimately, A Choice is a Gift from God asks readers to consider how the choices they make can shape their spiritual lives. Allen’s recurring message is one of action: pray, seek truth, serve others, strengthen family relationships, repent when necessary, and continue moving forward with faith.
The book concludes its primary material with another practical invitation to readers: use the additional pages to write down three things they are blessed with each day, turning gratitude from an idea into a regular personal practice.
About the Author
William Clyde Allen III is the author of A Choice is a Gift from God, a faith-centered work sharing his personal testimony, reflections on the gospel of Jesus Christ, and thoughts on agency, family, repentance, spiritual growth, and the relationship between scripture and the natural universe. The book was copyrighted in 2025.
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