Latter-day Saints can be found anywhere in the world. “Saints at War: The Gulf War, Afghanistan, and Iraq,” by Kenneth L. Alford, is a compilation of inspirational stories shared by Latter-day Saints who served on the front lines during several recent military conflicts. These stories detail their faith, courage, challenges, and numerous victories in overcoming extraordinary circumstances. This book also shares the stories of how districts of the Church were organized and operated for Church members serving in the war-torn countries of Afghanistan and Iraq to meet their spiritual needs. Purchase this book by going to rsc.byu.edu/book/saints-war.

Start your study of the Doctrine and Covenants by exploring the place it was born, guided on your journey by some of the finest scholars in BYU Religious Education. Here's a video to get you ready for “Come, Follow Me” this week! https://youtu.be/OQ3Np0hnqb4

Enhance your “Come, Follow Me” reading with the RSC's Recommended Reading list! Read Barbara Morgan Gardner’s in-depth analysis of Joseph Smith and the First Vision in “'Unless I Could Get More Wisdom, I Would Never Know’: The First Vision, a Pattern for Spiritual Learning.” This and many more scholarly articles on the First Vision can be found at rsc.byu.edu.

For “Come, Follow Me” this week, we are studying the story of the First Vision! Here is a walk through the Smith farm and the Sacred Grove, along with a discussion about the different accounts of the First Vision. Featuring two of our finest teachers, Craig Ostler and Lloyd Newell! https://youtu.be/uhzzCPezmRQ