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Sports Illustrated features big-time recruit's Mormon faith

A highly recruited junior from Chicago is the subject of a Sports Illustrated article that addresses his Mormon faith, while a Kentucky baseball player has decided to put his career on hold to serve a mission. Jabari Parker, a 6-foot-8, 220-pound junior at Chicago’s Simeon High, is one of the top basketball prospects in the country.

27: "The Virtue of the Word of God" (July 6–12)

Have you ever had a hard time “likening” the scriptures to your life? Don’t worry, Tammy and her guests have got you covered. In this week’s study group, we dig into the story of the infamous Korihor in Alma 30–31, where we learn about the false teachings the people in the Book of Mormon faced, the way they withstood them, and how we can do the same.

Latter-day Saint Life

The crucial step we sometimes miss when talking about repentance

By Elder Neil L. Andersen

As I attended seminary in high school, I had a friend who sat across the aisle from me. She was intelligent and kind, and had a warm personality. We rarely saw each other outside of seminary. Through my senior year of high school, we got to know each other in seminary class and discussed many things that were meaningful to us.

Dave and Julie Grygla: Accepting What God Is Willing To Give

Dave and Julie had six kids in three years: triplets, twins, and a baby boy. As parents, this couple's journey has been filled with joys and triumphs—many of which they struggle to remember in the blur of it all—as well as tears and feelings of inadequacy. But as their triplets turn eight and are baptized, the couple reflects on one of their greatest learning moments: that of true submission to what God is willing to give.

Lesson Helps

FHE: The First Article of Faith

By LDS Living

13 Weeks of FHE

6 Tips to Help Kids Discuss the Gospel with Their Friends of Other Faiths

By Preston Lee

I spent my formative teenage years in the nearly all-Latter-Day-Saint town of Rexburg, Idaho. In this highly sheltered setting my friends and I largely had shared experiences surrounding religion.

‘Faith is much bigger than football’: Why BYU and Boise State prayed together on the field after last week’s game

By Danielle Christensen

The big rivalry game between Brigham Young University and Boise State University was over, and Pastor Mark Thornton, the Idaho team’s chaplain, approached head coach Kalani Sitake to let him know their team was about to pray.

Famous Latter-day Saints

LDS Boston Celtics President and General Manager Talks Faith, Career

The opportunity to hear Boston Celtics president and general manager Danny Ainge talk about his road to the NBA was enough to attract nearly 300 residents into a chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on a recent Sunday evening.

Defending the Faith: Sociologist Explains How Religion Benefits Even Atheists

The evidence, says professor Stark, “shows overwhelmingly that religion protects against mental illness.” For example, persons with strong, conservative religious beliefs are less depressed than those with weak and loose religious beliefs. “They are happier, less neurotic, and far less likely to commit suicide.”

Elder Hales thanks members for faith and prayers

The Church News and Events website posted the following regarding Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles today: Many members and friends of the Church have expressed concern for and interest in Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Elder Hales suffered health challenges earlier this year that affected his mobility and endurance. As a result, he was not able to speak in the April 2011 general conference. His presence at the October general conference is an indication of the improvement he has made since the problems arose.