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New Music Video on Believing in Christ Is Perfect for Christmas—or Any Time of the Year

It was just a month before Christmas in 2017, and Bekah Sorensen was wondering what to say to her friends and family who didn’t know if they believed in their faith anymore.

Sponsored: Add Interaction and Entertainment to Your FHE Lessons

By Rich Games

I'm a dad of five kids and now a grandfather to ten. I had been feeling like my family's routine with FHE needed more excitement and interaction from everyone involved. Were all of these years of teaching going in one ear and out the other—or were the lessons and stories taking root? I decided to create an interactive board game with questions on the computer to test and teach concepts of the gospel to my family in a new and exciting way. The interest and participation each week in FHE have totally changed for my family and I want to share this with your family too.

Mormon voters wary of too much public support for Romney

Among the customers browsing the light-infused Jesus paintings and spiritually tinged volumes of a Mormon bookstore here, you will find some of Mitt Romney’s most passionate supporters. But don’t expect them to go starting a “Mormons for Mitt” group anytime soon. Mormons, one of Romney’s most loyal voting blocs, are often quiet about their support. That might be because the church discourages political involvement. But Mormon voters also describe another source of personal reticence — the danger they see in associating Romney too closely with his faith.

Utah man researches why people leave the LDS Church

A Utah State University researcher will unveil the findings of a new study exploring why members of the LDS Church lose their testimonies and what happens afterward at a lecture today at Utah Valley University in Orem. John Dehlin, who has studied under USU’s psychology doctoral program, has worked for the past year on the “Understanding Mormon Disbelief” study, which involved a survey of 3,086 disaffected Mormons who have gone through a “crisis of faith.”

NY Times: America could learn from Mormons about marriage

In a Newsweek column making the case that Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith will be a positive influence on his presidency, David Frum includes the following caveat:

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LDS Sister After Brother's Sudden Death: "I Think He Saved My Life"

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Jessica was diagnosed with leukemia shortly after her brother's sudden death on the day of his daughter's wedding. After a priesthood blessing from her father assured her that no matter what she would be okay, she continues to fight through her diagnosis with faith. In this inspiring video from stiry.com, Jessica shares her story and the incredible bond she has with her brother.

Utah Compact one-year anniversary marked by Utah community leaders

Utah community, business, political and faith leaders gathered today to mark the one-year anniversary of the Utah Compact, a document that lays out a responsible approach to the urgent challenge of immigration reform. Elder L. Whitney Clayton of the Presidency of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), who was one of nine speakers at the event, read the following statement in behalf of the Church:

Jimmer's experience at BYU had impact on top prospect Jabari Parker

There's a noteworthy piece on one of the Scout.com websites today about the recruitment of Jabari Parker, widely considered to be the No. 1 basketball prospect in the country from the class of 2013. Parker will be a junior this year, and is a BYU recruiting target because he is LDS. Parker told Brian Snow, a national recruiting analyst for Scout.com, that he isn't just considering BYU due to his LDS faith. It's a basketball-related decision, he said.

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A Mormon Church Service Made Simple

When do I sing? Do I raise my hand when everyone else does? Who will be speaking? What happens during three hours of church meetings? Mormon church meetings function a little bit differently than services for other faiths. If you know someone who is thinking about coming to an LDS church service and you're not quite sure what to tell them or how to explain, try sharing this short, comprehensive video to put them at ease!

LDS green thumbs learning provident living by gardening

Here's a tip from the folks here at the Provident Community Garden that will benefit even the most seasoned green thumb: No garden is complete without turnips — "turn up" with determination; "turn up" with a smile; "turn up" to do the Lord's work. Call it a little gardening humor wrapped around plenty of gospel truths. Steady labor, a positive attitude and faith in God can yield the sweetest of fruits. Such a harvest is being enjoyed by scores of folks from all backgrounds at the Provident Community Garden located in a suburban area of northern Las Vegas.