LDS Today Articles for January 3, 2007

January 3, 2007
Israel's Kollek, a friend to BYU, dies (Deseret News - Utah) (January 3, 2007)The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints lost a good friend with the death of former Jerusalem Mayor Teddy Kollek on Tuesday, according to a Utah political scientist who worked closely with him in the Middle East.
Painting helps former missionary heal after shooting (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 3, 2007)With a makeshift easel strapped to his legs, Orin Voorheis sweeps his brush across the canvas, leaving behind a striking blend of watercolors. He has hand-painted greeting cards depicting majestic landscapes, cuddly critters, yuletide candles, even a powerful portrayal of Jesus.
Mission statement (Longmont FYI - Colorado) (January 3, 2007)Sean Mackrory left his sweetheart. Maka Moe Afi Fale postponed a professional rugby contract. Bradley Packer interrupted his college education. These young men volunteer to put their lives on hold while they heed the call to serve as missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Mormons help you delve into your family history (Marin Independent Journal - California) (January 3, 2007)For many, the holidays are warmed by family memories. An old ornament or a recipe handed down trigger fond memories of loved ones. For many Marin residents, there is a desire to dig a little - or a lot - deeper into family histories. More than 200 people every month are searching their roots at the Marin Family History Center, where they can dig into a rich database and get help in tracing their family tree.
Holy 2008! (National Review Online) (January 3, 2007)During the 1960 presidential campaign, John F. Kennedy downplayed his religion. Another Massachusetts pol, Republican Gov. Mitt Romney, is now contemplating a run. And Romney, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is being encouraged to follow in JFK’s footsteps.
Mitt Romney's Mormonism (The New Republic) (January 3, 2007)In this week's cover story, Damon Linker explores how Mitt Romney's Mormonism may influence his political views--and his chances at winning the presidency. Today, TNR Online presents a response from Richard Bushman, a noted scholar of Mormonism at Columbia University, who argues that Linker mischaracterizes Romney's faith.
Seagull Books will retain its niche as discount retailer, Deseret says (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 3, 2007)For years, Seagull Book and Tape customers could count on buying works by many well-known LDS authors at much lower prices than charged by Deseret Book. With the announcement late this week that Deseret Book has purchased Seagull with its Covenant Communications publishing arm, the question for consumers: Will Deseret Book remain as generous with the prices at Seagull now that it owns the company?
A prayer for St. George (The Spectrum - Utah) (January 3, 2007)Tom Lamb, representing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke of building bridges of cooperation and love with other churches. "Getting to know Jesus Christ, that's all the churches' goals; to learn what he wants us to do and then do it, which is love each other," said Patsy Lamb.