Faith

In a world in which so many view religion as a burden, it can be easy to be consumed by the message that by abandoning religion you can live a better, freer and more “advanced” life, taught Justin Dyer.

Melissa Larson, a teaching professor in the School of Accountancy at BYU Marriott School of Business, delivered Tuesday's devotional address. She testified that while transforming moments can often be difficult, they are essential in order to become more like the Savior.

Delivering the first devotional address of the spring term, Brooke Robertson, a policy manager and analyst for BYU’s Integrity and Compliance Office, shared several personal experiences and testified that by binding herself to Jesus Christ, she has been able to navigate the unexpected.

The theme for the entire conference came from D&C 68:6: “Wherefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you.”

“Over the years, I have been intrigued by connections that transform our physical world,” Elder Gerrit W. Gong acknowledged during his Tuesday devotional address at Brigham Young University. “For each of us, connection and transformation are also at the heart of our own best story.”

Loreen Allphin, an associate dean in the College of Life Sciences, found solace in nature during a traumatic event in her life, and that experience taught her the power of gaining an eternal perspective from Heavenly Father's creations.

Elder Johnson, a member of the Presidency of the Seventy for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, told the devotional audience that the Lord sent them to the earth for specific reasons, and for this specific time.

After 25 years of producing content for television, Andra Duke has come to realize that the creation process is godly and is an opportunity to share gospel truths. As she delivered Tuesday’s devotional at Brigham Young University, she focused her remarks on the spiritual potential we each have to be the creators of our own lives.

“Have you ever had an experience where you notice a particular make, model, or color of a car on the road, and then it seems like you can’t escape seeing it all over the place?” asked Sister Tracy Y. Browning. In her devotional address at BYU on Tuesday, Sister Browning, the second counselor in the Primary General Presidency, said that this phenomenon is known as “frequency illusion.”

"Follow Him. Lead like He leads. Bless as He blesses. Lift as He lifts. Love as He loves."

“Why do we need a Church, especially this Church?” This question was posed by Elder Kevin S. Hamilton, a General Authority Seventy for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as he delivered Tuesday’s devotional address.

Make your hope in Jesus Christ “the burning, bright powerful star in your life,” urged Elder Neil L. Andersen, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Tuesday’s devotional address on campus.

President Kevin J Worthen and Sister Peggy S. Worthen welcomed students back to campus with the first devotional of the winter 2023 semester. Sister Worthen spoke on the need to overcome spiritual logokophosis, or the inability to hear God and listen to His directions. President Worthen focused his remarks on the power of promises and their ability to help us overcome anxieties about the future.

Elder Ulisses Soares, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered today’s devotional address. He taught that as one strives to find truth and light daily, they will begin to walk with Jesus.

Elder Peter M. Johnson, General Authority Seventy for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered Tuesday’s devotional address. He taught that by coming unto the Lord, He will provide a certain pattern of instruction that leads to an increase of inspiration and spiritual strength.

Jenet Erickson, associate professor in the Department of Church History and Doctrine in Religious Education, delivered Tuesday's devotional address. She spoke on the importance of family relationships and the role they play in the Plan of Salvation.

The gospel of Jesus Christ is a gospel of joy because our Heavenly Father and the Lord Jesus Christ are inviting us to receive Them and Their gifts of infinite worth.

Elder Kevin W. Pearson, general authority seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered Tuesday's devotional. He spoke on how to prioritize the Lord and truly live an abundant life.