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Did You Know: Joseph Smith Gave Four Different First Vision Accounts?

In spring 1820, 14-year-old Joseph Smith prayed in faith and was answered by God and Jesus Christ in person. This remarkable vision is foundational to Latter-day Saint history. Joseph left four known firsthand accounts of his vision, and contemporaries recorded five more known accounts after hearing him speak about it. Combined, these accounts are a rich resource, providing Latter-day Saints with a greater understanding of this significant event. The following narrative integrates details from all of the accounts. Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation have been standardized.

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5 Tweets from Pope Francis Mormons Can Relate to—and Actually Have

By LDS Living

As fellow Christians, the LDS Church and the Catholic Church share a mutual belief in Christ and a strong desire to serve Him.

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Elder Cook, Historians Tackle Tough Questions About Latter-day Saint History

“In learning more, we will bind our hearts together with saints of yesterday and today. We will find examples of imperfect people who went forward with faith and allowed God to work through them to accomplish his work.” —Elder Quentin L. Cook

Makers of 'The Saratov Approach' Announce Next Film

When "The Saratov Approach" hit theaters last October, it shocked audiences across the United States with its record-breaking success. Latter-day Saints and their neighbors alike connected to the heart-wrenching struggled of two kidnapped missionaries relying on faith and prayer to preserve their testimonies, and their lives.

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Glimpses into President Nelson's Life: Facing Conflict, Serving Others + More

"Who, in seeking the counsel of the brethren, has put their money where their mouth is about who's a prophet?" Elder Holland said. "If we ask for their opinion, are we willing to take it? That's a magnificent quality in my mind. One that I've seen repeatedly in the childlike humility and simplicity of Russell Nelson's faith. . . . He's that humble, he's that childlike, at every level and in virtually every other human relationship that I've seen him in. He's just that pure. He's just that simple in his faith."

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Church Releases More Information on New Worldwide Youth Initiative

New information has been released by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on plans announced in May for new worldwide resources for girls and boys, young women, and young men. The initiative for Latter-day Saint youth, ages 8 to 18, will replace all existing youth activity programs beginning in January 2020, including the Church’s relationship with all Scouting programs around the world.

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How One Man Went from Being a Baptist Preacher to Becoming a Mormon Teacher

Wain Meyers never thought he'd join the Mormon church, especially after his mother told him, “They don’t allow black people in that church.” But even after joining, Meyers faith was tested as he was ostracized by his friends and family.

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What Do We Really Know About the Man Who Raised Jesus?

In the case of Joseph, the husband of Mary, we have very few words that tell us about his life, though what we do have speaks volumes about his faith and character.

Lesson Helps

Young Women Lesson 26: Repentance

Manual 3; Supplement from "Help Them on Their Way Home" by Henry B. Eyring

From the Church

Saratoga Springs Utah Temple dedicated by Pres. Eyring

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

President Henry B. Eyring encouraged Latter-day Saints to respond with faith and energy to the new house of the Lord.