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March 2013 Sharing Time: Remembering the Savior

Preparation:

Sometimes I wonder: Why are we, as a people, so patriotic? And more importantly, how will we work to preserve the miracle of freedom that you and I enjoy today?

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14 Little-known Mormon Athletes

By LDS Living

Matt Sherwood, World Champion Team Roper We've all heard about the Steve Youngs and Jimmer Fredettes of the LDS sports world--but what about other little-known Mormons in sports? Check out some of these quick facts and interesting tidbits about LDS athletes you might not have heard about before.

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Watch: LDS Veteran Shares Touching Story of How He Brought a Vietnamese Family to the Gospel During the War

By LDS Living

The following video is from Hi Five Live.

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Poll: What Age Should Kids Get Their Own Electronic Devices?

By Katie Lambert

Tablets, smartphones, laptops, iPods—the list of electronic devices goes on and on. With so much technology surrounding us, it's no wonder that many devices like cell phones are now a part of daily life for adults.

SPONSORED: BYU Winterfest Concert Lineup Announced

By BYU Winterfest

Experience the wonder and splendor of music and dance as five world-renowned BYU performing groups bring their internationally showcased performances to Salt Lake City this February. Over the course of several weekends, shows that have won critical acclaim in several countries will be available in the LDS Conference Center Theatre for only $10 per ticket. The BYU Winterfest 2014 provides entertainment for audiences of all ages. Ring in the New Year with a celebration of the arts with this year’s performances!

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Why Mormons Were Mentioned in a Presidential Inaugural Address

By LDS Living Staff

When James A. Garfield took the oath of office as the new president of the United States of America in 1881, Mormonism was a heavily contested topic in much of the nation. As one of the largest territories in the nation at the time, Utah kept pushing for acceptance as a state, but many Americans feared the "peculiar" Mormons and their practices—including polygamy.

Politico: How Mormon Principles & Grassroots Ideals Saved Utah

By LDS Living

What do Mormon pioneers have to do with the modern problems of commuting, urban planning, and conservation? It turns out more than you think, according to a Politico article by Colin Woodard.

News roundup: 'Mormonism Is a Cult'

New York Times: Prominent pastor calls Romney’s church a cult

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Army of Relief Society Women Get Creative to Share the Message of "Jane and Emma" While Honoring the Prophet's Social Media Fast

By LDS Living

Planning to use social media to spread the word about Jane and Emma's film release this weekend, the team of filmmakers (over 50 percent of whom are women) was surprised by President Russell M. Nelson's clarion call for a 10-day social media fast given during the general women's session of conference.