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Devotional: Jesus Christ, the Master Teacher

By Bitsy Tullis
May 20, 2025
Sarah Clark, dean of the David O. McKay School of Education, delivered the devotional address on Tuesday morning at the Marriott Center. She centered her address on the idea that each person has stories, often ones of failure or hardship, that the Savior wants to help us revisit, understand and rewrite.
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Devotional: The most desirable above all things

By Bitsy Tullis
May 13, 2025
“If today you feel your prayers are not heard, or you can’t feel God’s love for you, please know that every effort you make matters, even if you don’t yet recognize it,” Salani Pita said in her Tuesday morning devotional address.
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Devotional: A Bonfire of faith

By Bitsy Tullis
May 06, 2025
Hal Boyd, chief of staff to the president, delivered the first devotional of spring term on Tuesday morning in the Marriott Center at Brigham Young University.
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Spring/summer 2025 devotional and forum schedule

By Bitsy Tullis
April 23, 2025
Every Tuesday at 11:05 a.m., students, faculty, staff and the greater BYU community attend the weekly devotional or forum address. Unless specifically marked below, the devotionals and forums will be held in the BYU Marriott Center.
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Devotional: Joyfully receive the unexpected Messiah

By Bitsy Tullis
April 15, 2025
On Tuesday morning, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf spoke at the Marriott Center during what he called "the most important week.” This week is important not because of final exams but because it is Holy Week, culminating in Easter Sunday.
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Devotional: "The hand of God in your life"

By Bitsy Tullis
April 01, 2025
In her devotional address on Tuesday at the BYU Marriott Center, Bell taught how to recognize God’s hand in your life.
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Devotional: Go to work and build

By Bitsy Tullis
March 18, 2025
In his Tuesday morning devotional at the Marriott Center, Brother Gabriel W. Reid spoke about trusting God's plan and actively participating in His work. He emphasized that revelation is essential in this process.
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Devotional: Discovering God’s plan for you

By Bitsy Tullis
March 11, 2025
“If I could go back [to my time as a freshman in college] and tell myself anything, it would be that God has a plan for you,” taught Kalani Sitake, BYU’s head football coach.
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Devotional: These foolish things

By Bitsy Tullis
March 04, 2025
Elder Michael A. Dunn, a General Authority Seventy for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered Tuesday’s devotional address at the Marriott Center.
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Devotional: My “why” is my love for the Savior

By Bitsy Tullis
February 11, 2025
Elder Ricardo P. Giménez, a General Authority Seventy for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered Tuesday’s devotional address at the Marriott Center. He focused his message on the importance of understanding the "why" behind spiritual practices, rather than simply completing tasks.
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Devotional: "Jesus Christ is the Answer"

By Bitsy Tullis
February 04, 2025
Elder Kevin R. Duncan, a General Authority Seventy for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered Tuesday’s devotional address at the Marriott Center. He focused his message on Jesus Christ, reminding the audience that through life's trials, whatever they may be, Jesus Christ is always the answer.
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Devotional: Carry the banners of peace, understanding, restoration and engagement

By Bitsy Tullis
January 21, 2025
In his Tuesday morning devotional at the Marriott Center, Elder Stevenson spoke on how students can be Christlike examples in the world.
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Devotional: President and Sister Reese winter 2025

By Bitsy Tullis
January 14, 2025
President C. Shane Reese and Sister Wendy Reese welcomed students and employees back to campus with the first devotional of the winter 2025 semester on Tuesday at the BYU Marriott Center.
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Winter 2025 devotional and forum schedule

December 16, 2024
Plan to join students and employees each Tuesday at 11:05 a.m. in the Marriott Center for a truly unique experience as the campus gathers to receive spiritual and temporal edification.
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Devotional: Finding peace amidst uncertainty

By Bitsy Tullis
December 10, 2024
Sister J. Anette Dennis, the First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered Tuesday’s devotional address, focusing on the profound peace and strength that faith in Jesus Christ can bring amidst uncertainty and chaos.
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Devotional: Becoming His peculiar treasure

By Bitsy Tullis
December 03, 2024
“He [God] sees more than we can see. He promises that keeping the commandments brings happiness in this life and in the world to come,” taught Elder Anthony D. Perkins, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Devotional: Lessons on endurance

By Bitsy Tullis
November 12, 2024
Inspired by the Tour Divide, a grueling, self-supported 2,700-mile bike race, Hopkins embraced endurance as a concept deeply rooted in hard work rather than passive waiting.
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Devotional: The divine pattern of deliverance

By Bitsy Tullis
November 05, 2024
In her Tuesday morning devotional, Sister Amy Wright, First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke about the power of Jesus Christ and the deliverance He provides.
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