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Thurl Bailey: The Impact of Seeing Potential

When someone sees our potential it can make all the difference in what we become. But what has that looked like in the life of former NBA player Thurl Bailey? It meant his mother believing that she was not raising average kids, and therefore Cs were not acceptable. It meant not making the middle school basketball team again and again until a coach finally offered to put in some extra work with the 6'10" 9th grader. And it meant overcoming obstacles in marrying his wife when the odds were against them. But perhaps most important, it has looked like Heavenly Father knowing Thurl's potential as a disciple of Jesus Christ. On this week's episode, we talk with Thurl about potential in all its forms and what we can learn from it.

CNN Poll: Mormon candidate not a problem for most Americans

Americans overwhelmingly say a presidential candidate being Mormon wouldn't affect their vote, according to a CNN/ORC International poll released Wednesday. The survey, which was taken after a controversial pastor said Mormonism was a "cult" and that GOP voters should support a "competent Christian," also shows a majority of Americans believe Mormons are Christians.

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Watch: Church Shares Incredible Message for Native American Brothers and Sisters

By LDS Living

In a recent Church video, "Children of Promise," the Church shared an incredible message for Native American brothers and sisters. "Find out who you are, that you are truly a son or daughter of our Heavenly Father. And particularly to the Native American youth, find out the great promises there are for you in the Book of Mormon," Elder Larry J. Echo Hawk shares.

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6 LDS Siblings Make History Competing on "American Ninja Warrior"

What an unusual and exciting family outing! I bet you never thought of American Ninja Warrior for your next family reunion.

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Returned Missionary and "Nerdy Ninja" to Compete on "American Ninja Warrior"

What an inspiring story. Be sure to watch for Taylor Bouton on American Ninja Warrior.

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Video: LDS Native American Photographer Will Help You See God's Creations Differently

Growing up as an American Indian (Navajo) , Mylo respects nature. Now, as a landscape photographer, that respect helps him capture the beauty of the Great Creator's handiwork.

Pioneer Day Native American celebration special for LDS participants

Shirley Reeder got a call once from her child's school teacher, wondering if her son had really been to all the states he said he'd visited. The boy was right, Reeder told the woman. In the summer months, Reeder and her husband and children spend the bulk of their weekends traveling for Native American celebrations, or powwows, throughout the West.

LDS Church donates land to American Cancer Society in Salt Lake

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints is donating land so temporary housing can be built to help families of cancer patients. The building space on 400 East and 100 South is being donated to the American Cancer Society so they can tear down a 60-year-old church building to build a residential building. The building will be called the “Hope Lodge.”

Alex Boye Becomes an American Citizen, Sings National Anthem