Do we exaggerate our goodness to others? Why not be "as good as we say we are" and strive each day to do and be good. "A Few Questions and Answers" by Cecil O. Samuelson at speeches.byu.edu

How have you shown thankfulness to the Lord recently? As we receive all things with gratitude, the Lord will reward us.

Do you like researching and writing? Present your paper on a religious topic in a formal and competitive setting at our annual student symposium! Go to our website to learn how to apply!

Check out the newest edition of the BYU Religious Education Review! In this issue we celebrate 200 years since Moroni's visit to the Prophet Joseph Smith. To read more about how the young Joseph expanded his faith and understanding in becoming the Prophet of the Restoration, go to the BYU Religious Studies Center website!

We're spotlighting Brother John Hilton III this week! What he loves most about what he does is learning from his students and colleagues. It's an honor for him to work with so many faithful and competent women and men. He's happy to be working on the Y Religion Podcast (which he highly recommends you check out, if you haven’t already)! His favorite thing about teaching is when the learning really clicks and everyone (including himself) is taught new things from the Holy Ghost. As far as his research, the publication that has brought him closest to Jesus Christ is "Considering the Cross." A fun fact about Brother Hilton is that he's a magician!

Why do we need an endowment? God will "endow us with His power" so we can truly come to know and become like our Savior, Jesus Christ. "We Need an Endowment" by Anthony Sweat at speeches.byu.edu

Are you looking to grow your faith? "Faith cannot be separated from faithfulness." "When Times Are Tough: 5 Scriptures That Will Help You Get Through Almost Anything" by John Bytheway

Both ordinances and covenants "remind us of the reality of Christ's atoning sacrifice." "Christ, Covenants and the Caph" by Shon D. Hopkin from "The Gospel of Jesus Christ in the Old Testament"

Interact with and learn from leaders of multiple world religions in and around London, England and Belfast, Northern Ireland! In addition to meetings with faith leaders, students will visit important religious and historical sites. Don't miss out on learning from religious leaders and becoming one yourself!

Our next faculty spotlight is Professor Jared Halverson! He loves the magic that happens in the classroom when the students, scriptures, and Spirit converge. For him, it doesn't get much better than seeing students want to change because of something they learn. His greatest joys come when people see real-world relevance in what he's trying to teach or write and feel moved to make changes in their lives as a result. Much of his time is spent working with people in faith crises and helping them navigate those in healthy ways is more than a research agenda to him—it’s a personal ministry. A fun fact about Professor Halverson is that his dream was to play football for the Cougs, and he made the team as a wide receiver his freshman year!

Experience the religious history and spirituality of Italy through the lens of its paintings, sculptures, mosaics, and sacred sites! With an emphasis on the beauty and faith of Christianity in its historical development and its artistic and architectural manifestations, you'll visit cultural landmarks, museums, churches, and natural areas.

Through the lens of a camera and the eye of faith, students will learn about the lands where the gospel first took root internationally, deepening their own conversion to that message as well as their ability to visually communicate its beauty!