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ESPN video: LDS athlete Manti Te'o relies on faith to overcome tragedy

Manti Te'o's name has been making the news circuit lately as a contender for the 2012 Heisman Trophy. While most articles and interviews focus on his skills as a Notre Dame linebacker, Te'o has been outspoken about the important role of faith in his life.

Viral YouTube Family, Shaytards, Discuss Mormon Faith

For Shay and Collete Butler, family life isn't too private, but they wouldn't have it any other way. For the past four years the Butler family has been known to the world as the "Shaytards" on YouTube with more than 1 million followers.

5: "I Will Prepare the Way before You" (Jan. 27–Feb. 2)

*This week's study group originally noted that one-third of the Book of Mormon consists of Isaiah. The transcript and show notes have been updated to note that one-third of Isaiah is in the Book of Mormon.

Do you ever wish you had a Magic 8-Ball that could answer all the important questions you have about your life? Like what God wants you to be doing or how to get through a trial? While those Magic 8-Balls don’t actually exist, God has given us something much better—our own personal Liahonas. In this week’s Sunday on Monday study group, we’ll be digging into 1 Nephi 16–22 to find out what our Liahonas are and how they can help guide us through the storms of life.

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48: He “Has Sealed His Mission and His Works with His Own Blood” (Doctrine and Covenants 135–136)

Few things could have been more discouraging for the early Saints than the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith. But although it was a somber time in Church history, the Saints showed remarkable perseverance and faith in the Lord. This week we dig into Doctrine and Covenants 135–136 to put the martyrdom in context as well as look at thoughts from early Saints that will help us see how we too can persevere through our darkest moments.

Latter-day Saint Life

CBS: NFL Quarterback Passes on $53M Deal Because He Is "Trusting in the Lord," Relying on Faith

The Washington Redskins offered to pay NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins $53 million in a long-term deal, but one surprising aspect in his refusal of the deal is how much faith played a part in the decision. It's always encouraging to see others live their faith and rely on God, no matter what is at stake.

Famous Latter-day Saints

LDS "Undercover Boss" Star & Oriental Trading Company CEO Puts Faith & Family First

As a successful CEO of Oriental Trading Company, Sam Taylor went undercover working in his own company on live television on the hit show Undercover Boss. But his greatest lessons in life aren't about success and finances. They're about faith and family.

'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.

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?"