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June 2012 Sharing Time: Living Gospel Principles
Mormon Life says: This sharing time will engage the primary children in an activity that will help them think about living gospel truths.
Preparation: Print two copies of the following pictures from lds.org: Gospel Art Book #108 or 109 Missionaries; GAB #111 Young Boy Praying; GAB #112 Family Prayer; GAB #113 Payment of Tithing; GAB...
'Brilliant ideas' of the LDS Church
Mormon Life says: Wow, I think the Church has found its number one fan!
Years ago, I happened to sit on an airplane by a fellow who thought he knew quite a bit about our church. And in a way, he did! “I’ve lived around a few of you Mormons,” he said, “and you have...
Nearly 90 percent of Mormons tithe regularly, researchers confirm
Nearly 90 percent of Mormons reported tithing regularly, new research shows. Researchers who presented their findings on the charitable habits of members of the Church of Jesus Church of Latter-day Saints are confident in the reliability of the responses from Mormons surveyed. Ram Cnaan,...
NPR: What the IRS could learn from Mormons
Mormon Life says: I find it interesting what different people consider "income." This is a good read.
Many religious traditions stress the importance of charity. But Mormons are remarkable for the amount and the precision with which they give to their church. The Church of Jesus Christ of...
To tithe or not to tithe ...
Mormon Life says: There's a great graphic with stats and graphs on charitable giving. Click on the forwarding link to view it.
MITT ROMNEY’S 2010 tax return, along with an estimated version of his 2011 filing, was released on Tuesday and attracted attention for a number of reasons — chief among them his high income and low...
'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...
Washington Post: Romney paid 42 percent of 2011 income in taxes and charity
Mormon Life says: Yes, Romney is much wealthier than most people, but he also pays his fair share and more.
Mitt Romney gave a lot of money away to charity. Phil Klein explains Typically, liberal rhetoric on taxes makes it seem as if the wealthy are getting a free ride on the backs of middle and...
Mitt Romney hopes millions he tithes to LDS Church isn't politicized
Mormon Life says: The public has clearly misunderstood tithing payment, turning his faith-based donations into a political problem. It's too bad.
With the release of Mitt Romney's tax records on Tuesday, the world now knows what was previously known only by a select few: Mitt and Ann Romney pay 10 percent of their income in tithing to their...
Temple patrons are assisted by special fund
Mormon Life says: This article gives some of the history behind the fund, of which most members only recently became aware.
Elder William R. Walker — of the Seventy and executive director of the Church's Temple Department — learned early of the blessings that can be realized when faithful members have access to the...
Mitt Romney gives millions to charity, most to Mormon church
Mormon Life says: Not surprising, but it is interesting to think of his charitable contributions in comparison to other candidates.
This article is part of a series in which HuffPost is taking a close look at the charitable giving of Republican presidential candidates. How much and to whom did they give? How does their giving...
FHE: Tithing
Mormon Life says: "Tithing is not a matter of money, really; it is a matter of faith—faith in the Lord. He promises blessings if we obey His commandments."
Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read “The Lord’s Richest Blessings,” by Carl B. Pratt, Ensign, May 2011, 101. Thought: Tithing is not a matter of money, really; it is a...
Young Men Lesson 20: Tithing—A Spiritual Test
Mormon Life says: While tithing is paid with money, more importantly it is paid with faith.
Discussion Questions:How would you explain to a friend what tithing is and why you pay it?What spiritual and temporal blessings have come to you or others you know by paying tithing?Excerpt from...
Gospel Principles Lesson 32: Tithes and Offerings
Mormon Life says: We should pay [tithes and offerings] as a personal expression of love to a generous and merciful Father in Heaven.
Excerpt from "Like a Watered Garden” by Jeffrey R. Holland:May I then suggest five reasons why all of us, rich or poor, longtime member or newest convert, should faithfully pay our tithes and...
Dave Says: Prepping Kids for Healthy Habits
Mormon Life says: How do you teach young children about paying tithing?
Dear Dave,We have two kids, ages eight and 11. When they get some money we have them take out 10 percent for tithes or giving, and 10 percent for saving. It’s difficult with the younger one...
Young Men Lesson 16: Tithes and Offerings
Mormon Life says: When you and I pay honest, true tithes to the Lord, the Lord will open the windows of heaven.
I would like to discuss the law of tithing. In the book of Malachi, the Lord asks: "Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. ...
