Faith

In Tuesday’s devotional, Elder Ronald A. Rasband, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke to students about picking up the work of the early Saints and advancing the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Bishop L. Todd Budge, First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke at Tuesday’s devotional about how temporal resources, including tithes and offerings, help bless millions of people worldwide through service and humanitarian efforts.

During Tuesday’s devotional, Rebekka Matheson, an associate professor in the School of Medicine, invited students to rethink the meaning of the refiner’s fire and consider how being present with others in their suffering can help them develop Christlike charity.

In his devotional at BYU on Tuesday, Elder Alexander Dushku invited students to make the firm decision to choose Christ over the world.

At the BYU devotional on Tuesday, Elder Neil L. Andersen, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shared with students the importance of settling their faith and commitment to Jesus Christ.

President C. Shane Reese and Sister Wendy Reese welcomed students and employees back to campus with the first devotional of the fall 2026 semester this morning at the BYU Marriott Center.

Education Week 2026 came to a close on August 21. The theme for the conference was "Charity Is the Pure Love of Christ; and It Endureth Forever.”

As part of BYU Education Week, Elder Patrick Kearon, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, addressed the campus community with a message centered on the importance of slowing down and finding peace in Jesus Christ.

Rebecca Hunter, associate dean in the McKay School of Education, spoke at a BYU devotional this morning about how asking the questions of what, how and why can help individuals come closer to the Savior and receive the Father's fullness.

Jamal Willis, assistant director of student wellness, spoke this morning at a BYU devotional, testifying of God's love and encouraging students to place their hope in Jesus Christ through life's challenges.

In his devotional address at BYU, Jeff Bednar, professor of Management, testified of the doctrine of Christ and the peace it has brought him. He reflected on experiences that challenged his faith and ability to endure.

"Life is better when you share in the light."

Sharing remarks on understanding the Creator and understanding ourselves better, Anton Bowden delivered insights from his area of expertise at a BYU devotional this morning.

“Blindness is symbolic of the inability to perceive or the refusal to acknowledge the works of God.”

BYU law professor Elysa Dishman spoke at a BYU Devotional this morning about the healing power of community and its role in the miracles of Jesus Christ.

President C. Shane Reese, along with D. Michael Lindsay of Taylor University, addressed the campus community in a panel discussion during today's forum on faith in higher education.

Testifying of the Savior and His love, Arlene Sewell, portfolio director of artificial intelligence, offered insights to the BYU community about light and the role it plays in a changing world.

Brian Radford, the information technology vice president and CES CIO, addressed the campus community in a devotional at Brigham Young University this morning.