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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.

'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.”

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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?"

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.

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When Faith to Be Healed Doesn't Work: How to Still See God and His Love in Your Life

By Michelle Wilson

We are taught from primary that with faith, miracles can happen.

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Why Is "The Bachelor" Downplaying the Contestant's Devout Christian Faith?

It's rare when we can see faith expressed openly on TV. Violence, sex, politics, and virtually any other topics have no longer become taboo, but religion gets pushed even more in the background. Why is that?

NY Times: How Mitt Romney's Faith Could Affect 3rd Run

[As] Mr. Romney mulls a new run for the White House, friends and allies said, his abiding Mormon faith is inextricably tied to his sense of service and patriotism, and a facet of his life that he is determined to embrace more openly in a possible third campaign.

Teachings of Joseph Fielding Smith Lesson 5: Faith and Repentance

Get the full lesson "Faith and Repentance" from the Teachings of Joseph Fielding Smith at LDS.org.