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LDS Bishop and Elvis Tribute Artist Puts Faith First

The holidays were a busy time for Ken Graham, a newly called bishop of the Raytown Ward in the Independence Missouri Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Along with his new calling, Bishop Graham manages a full-time job at a local bank and is a father to seven children — five girls and two boys.

After doubts, some evangelical leaders put faith in Romney

In October, Texas megachurch pastor Robert Jeffress ignited a firestorm by calling Mormonism a "cult" and telling Republicans not to vote for Mitt Romney because the presidential aspirant was not a "competent Christian." Today, Jeffress is endorsing Romney.

40: You're Welcome

Stories in this episode: Jim feels conflicted about receiving a life-saving kidney until three words change his perspective; A surprise friendship leads Arthur to see the connection we have with others is far more precious than material possessions.

Latter-day Saint Life

A vital thing to remember when your loved one’s faith is fading

By Bonnie Overly

Through an experience in sacrament meeting, one mother found relief from worry about her family’s walk on the covenant path.

Little-Known Historic Stories of Latter-day Saints Maintaining Their Faith in Isolation

By Greyson Gurley

Many of us are in isolation right now—confined to our homes and distancing ourselves from loved ones and our church communities because of a pandemic. For many of us, one result of this separation might be anxiety about how to stay faithful despite not being able to attend formal worship services.

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The Miracles Behind "The Other Side of Heaven 2: Fire of Faith"

By Jannalee Sandau

“No.” For years that was producer Mitch Davis’s response to everyone who told him he needed to make a sequel to the Disney-distributed,The Other Side of Heaven. But 18 years, extensive financial support, and many miracles later, the saga of faith that began with the story of Elder John H. Groberg as a young missionary is continuing in a stirring sequel recounting the Groberg family’s time in the South Pacific region while Elder Groberg served as mission president.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Mitt Romney Shares 7 Life Lessons That Strengthen His Faith

On Sunday, Mitt Romney spoke to hundreds of LDS mid-single adults about lessons he's learned in his life that have strengthened his faith.

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What a Yale Professor, Mormon, & Buddhist Say Harry Potter Teaches Us About Christian Faith

In 2008, 100 Yale students lined up to apply for the new course I was offering on the Harry Potter series and Christian theology, many standing outside in subfreezing temperatures because there wasn’t enough space in the classroom.

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Mormons, Muslims, & Others Build Prosthetic Hands for Victims of Landmines

At an LDS church, a prayer room was set apart for Muslims and other religions were invited to participate in a four-hour service event. A Muslim participant, Shaymaa Mahmud, said of the event, “It really needs to happen more often, these opportunities to discover our similarities and make connections. The service project highlighted the types of things that young people can be doing to help others. In my faith every act of goodness is a form of charity and a form of worship.”

Mormon Mom's Battle with Cancer Inspires Faith in People Around the World

Jentrie Williams has always been grateful for her membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and as a 25-year-old mother of three children, faith is carrying her through her battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.