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President Uchtdorf Encourages Mormons to Embrace History and Keep Faith

Mormons shouldn’t shy away from their religion’s history, but neither should they be quick to discard their faith if what they learn appears inconsistent with LDS teachings, a member of the faith’s governing First Presidency told attendees at a symposium Friday.

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By K12

Over the years with K12, the one question that I’ve heard most often from families has been, “How does K12 work if you’re Christian/Muslim/Catholic/Jewish? (Or another faith.) Will this curriculum hinder my sharing our family’s faith and values?” What I’ve found is that more than any other curriculum and school possibility, K12 has allowed us, as families, to share our beliefs and faith with our children while using a thorough, secular curriculum.

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Sole LDS Survivor on "American Idol" Talks Faith, Mission & Journey on Show

Throughout her career as a musician, Jenn Blosil, a Top 24 contestant on "American Idol" has relied on her LDS faith. “My faith is something that is really personal to me, and so I feel like the best way of sharing your faith is just by living what you believe,” Blosil said. “I feel like every interaction with people is a direct expression of faith.”

Teachings of Lorenzo Snow Lesson 8: “Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart”

Get the full lesson "Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart” from the Teachings of Lorenzo Snow at LDS.org.

Latter-day Saint Life

Mormon Whose Faith Crisis Went Viral Shares 9 More Lessons Learned from Losing and Regaining His Faith

About two years ago I felt impressed to share my journey of losing and regaining my faith in God and Jesus Christ. After I wrote it I asked for feedback from one of my friends. He told me he liked it, but he didn't think anyone would read it because it's so dang long! Haha I agreed with him but wasn't sure how to trim it down.

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Watch: BYU Grad and Former NASA Engineer Creates World's Largest Super Soaker and Nerf Gun

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Questions to help cut through the noise: Magnify Book Club discussion

In our world of information overload, making decisions big and small can feel challenging. Our faith uniquely equips us to navigate the noise. Here's how!

Latter-day Saint Life

LDS Church and Other Faith Leaders Call for "Compassion and Civility" Amid Controversy Over Homelessness

After the Church recently released statement on homelessness,Bishop Gérald Caussé, presiding bishop of the Church, recently joined with eight other faith leaders to release a joint statement.

Latter-day Saint Life

Latter-day Saints More Happy in Marriage than Other Christian Groups

Matthew Draper, a psychologist and associate professor at Utah Valley University, said he has seen very successful marriages and happiness within families who are not informed by religious faith at all.

From the Church

Elder Holland speaks to law society on faith and religious freedom on faith and religious freedom

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve addressed the J. Reuben Clark Law Society in Washington, D.C., on February 15 as part of the organization’s annual conference. The event marked the 25th anniversary of the JRCLS—a nondenominational group that encourages attorneys to parlay personal religious conviction into meaningful public service and professional excellence. “I had the good fortune to be part of the founding of the [Clark] law society during my presidential years at BYU and the creation of its first chapter here in Washington, D.C.,” Elder Holland said during his remarks. “This a particularly sweet moment for me, coming back to the maternity ward where this baby was born and noting what a dazzling 25-year-old that child has become.”