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Obama discusses faith at National Prayer Breakfast

President Barack Obama said Thursday that his faith has deepened during his two years in the White House, and he urged lawmakers to rely on their own faith to build a spirit of civility in Washington following the shooting of a congresswoman.

NPR: Mormonism: A scrutinized, yet evolving faith

Mitt Romney refused to mix religion with politics in this year's presidential campaign, but that didn't repress people's curiosity about Mormonism. His candidacy brought the homegrown faith into the spotlight. Patrick Mason, a professor and chairman of the Mormon Studies program at Claremont Graduate University, says attention paid to his faith has been twofold. On one hand, it's been good for attracting new converts. On the other hand, it's turned Mormonism into something of a cultural punch line.

Lesson Helps

FHE: The Eighth Article of Faith

By LDS Living

13 Weeks of FHE

Lesson Helps

“Come, Follow Me” FHE: Faith and Works

By Jessica Grimaud

This week's FHE lesson topic comes from the Come, Follow Me reading in Romans 1-6. Check out this week's Come, Follow Me study ideas on LDS Livingfor additional resources and suggestions.

You Belong Here! with Michelle Torsak

Did you know that the inspiration for Magnify came from a scripture in Luke chapter 1 verse 46? Living as joyful and wholehearted followers of Jesus isn’t easy. We need the influence of each other to help us muster our courage. And that’s what you’ll find in the Magnify community: encouragement, strength, and inspiration to live differently and to make a difference as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

'On Faith' Blog: Mormons and the Practice of Tithing

Michael R. Otterson, managing director of public affairs for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon), dedicated his On Faith blog post this week to addressing the Latter-day Saint practice of tithing. “Tithing and other financial offerings are less about finances and more about personal attitude and commitment,” Otterson said.

Lost hiker credits Mormon faith for survival

A veteran outdoor enthusiast who survived four days with a broken leg in the Southern Utah wilderness says she relied on her Mormon faith, played mind games and recited poetry to help pass the time until rescuers arrived. "I prayed a lot and derived comfort from it," said Victoria Grover, who is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Latter-day Saint Life

Faith as a Child

I was recently reminded of a talk given by Elder Gérald Caussé called “Even a Child can Understand.”

Fun

LDS Circus Manager Balances Career, Faith

Circus operations and production manager Brett Van Fleet is no stranger to the circus lifestyle.

What three words describe the faith of a Latter-day Saint?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ main Facebook page, which has more than 513,000 fans, Thursday posed the question, “What three words describe your faith as a Latter-day Saint?"