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The Connection Between Faith and Family

For all its progress and possibilities, our modern world has difficulty seeing beyond itself. Every age has to struggle against its blind spots. In ancient Rome, for example, the span of a person’s influence was reckoned at 100 years. Within that horizon individuals could remember two generations back and care for two generations forward. Then, as the custom went, that influence stopped, and a new century, with new people and new concerns, would reset itself.[2] But lasting societies need a broader vision.

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Video: Brilliant 3-Year-Old Recites All 13 Articles of Faith from Memory

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Joseph Smith wrote the Articles of Faith, found in the Pearl of Great Price, as a way to succinctly outline all the core doctrines of the LDS Church.

Apostle 'idea' is growing in popularity among other faiths

A remarkable article appeared recently in the impressive evangelical periodical "Books & Culture" 18/4 (July/August 2012). Gregory Metzger's "A New Apostolic Movement?" reviews a just-published book by Alan Hirsch and Tim Catchim, "The Permanent Revolution: Apostolic Imagination and Practice for the 21st Century Church," which I've yet to see. Hirsch has apparently long advocated "the restoration of apostles acting decisively" to serve as "the primary custodians of the DNA of the church."

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Powerful Video: People of Many Faiths Testify of Christ, Without Saying a Word

In a video posted by Wendy Santiano onYouTube, people from all different faith backgrounds were asked deeply personal questions about their relationship with Jesus Christ. The one catch? They couldn't say a word. Watch what happens as these people silently testify of our Savior and Redeemer.

Young Mormon NASCAR hopeful makes time for faith and family

Mitchell Taylor is an Eagle Scout, served as president of his LDS seminary class and earned his associate's degree while still in high school. He's also known as a daredevil who does everything from scuba diving to snowboarding, which might explain his active involvement in stock car racing — a high-speed sport that landed him in a fiery crash when he was 14 years old. In fact, this 18-year-old member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dreams of competing in NASCAR and racing against Jeff Gordon some day.

Double Amputee Born to 11-year-old Mother Finds Comfort in LDS Faith

Shanthi Kimball has inspired others since infancy.

Sen. Santorum Hopes Christian Voters Will Look Beyond Mormon Faith

Social conservative Rick Santorum told NBC’s “Meet the Press” that he hopes Christian voters can overlook Jon Huntsman's and Mitt Romney's Mormon faith.

Former model leaves the runway for her faith

Dedicated to sharing a message of self-worth and modesty, Kylie Bisutti left her modeling career to commit her life to her Christian beliefs. In 2009, Bisutti won the Victoria’s Secret Model Search competition as a recently married 19-year-old. She beat 10,000 other girls who competed and launched her modeling career.

BYU football building bridges of friendship and faith in Mississippi

The Brigham Young University football team not only came away from Mississippi with a winning football game, it also left with a key to the city of Tupelo. City Councilman, Jonny Davis, presented BYU President Cecil O. Samuelson a key to the city at a devotional Friday, Sept. 2, the night before the big game. Mr. Davis stated, “There will always be a bond between the City of Tupelo and Brigham Young University.”

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Donny Osmond Tells HuffPost Live Why He Shares Faith

Donny Osmond appeared on HuffPost Live Wednesday to promote the release of his 60th album, “The Soundtrack of My Life," which features covers of songs that have impacted his life as well as three original songs.