Tag: BYU speeches
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Finding Goodness in Life’s Surprises
“Some of God’s surprises are wonderful, some confusing, some difficult to navigate, and some perfectly heartbreaking. But hold on to Him through it all. If you have eyes to see and if you choose faith, He will surprise you with His goodness and love. He will surprise you with His wisdom and foresight. He will surprise you
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Value Authentic Opinions Over Social Media Influence
“Value and pay heed to the opinions of people who you truly respect. I was taught that lesson by my parents—decades before social media created influencers. When an unkind thing was said about me, my mom or dad would counsel, “Do you really care what they think?” And as it turned out, I usually didn’t.
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The Importance of Compassion: Supporting the Lonely
“Be constantly on the lookout for anyone who seems to be lonely and timid. They need your help.” -Camilla Eyring Kimball, spouse of Spencer Woolley Kimball, 12th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The source of this talk is the BYU devotional, “The Hope of Tomorrow.”
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The Importance of Honest Repentance
“We need to be careful not to hide our sins without taking care of them, not to ignore the repentance process. I have found that one of the biggest obstacles I have to overcome in order to repent is my own pride. It really does demand humility to recognize that we have need to repent.
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Understanding Atonement: Jesus Christ and Priesthood Covenants
“Priesthood covenants are the way we receive the Savior’s Atonement into our lives.” -Ruth Renlund Ruth Renlund is the spouse of Elder Dale Renlund. This quote is taken from a BYU Devotional she presented on 3 December 2019, titled “The Power to Change.” What is a Priesthood Covenant? We receive the holy priesthood by an
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Spiritual Strength Through Priesthood Ordinances
“I am so grateful for priesthood ordinances and covenants that endow us with power to spiritually survive this mortal existence and allow us to change and become more like our Savior.” -Ruth Renlund Ruth Renlund is a spouse of Elder Dale Renlund. This quote is taken from a BYU Devotional speech given on 3 December
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Feasting on Scriptures: Gold and Honey
“Are the scriptures delicious to us—as precious as gold and sweeter than honey? Do we feast on them, delight in them, and ponder them as Nephi taught? (See 2 Nephi 4:15–16.) Do we liken them unto ourselves as Jacob counseled? (See 2 Nephi 6:5.) Do we search them for the Lord’s specific words to us—bringing
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The Adversary Will Not Succeed
“You are stronger than you think. Heavenly Father knows and loves each of you. If you will make sure that you are all the way in by trusting in the Lord, taking His yoke upon you, and following Him, then He will make you a conqueror.” -Carolyn Billings This quote is take from a BYU
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Lessons from Joseph’s Sacred Grove Encounter
“But for the Prophet Joseph’s experience in the Sacred Grove, I would not have an understanding of the loving nature of God and my literal claim to divine heritage, described in Doctrine and Covenants 25:1: ‘All those whoreceive my gospel are sons and daughters in my kingdom.’” Katherine D. Pullins, Associate dean of the J.
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Covenants: Even as you desire of me so it shall be
“There is power in making covenants. Weekly, as we renew our covenants and promise to take upon ourselves the name of the Son, to always remember Him, and to keep His commandments, we receive in return a transcendent promise, one filled with heavenly power: that we “may always have his Spirit to be with [us]” (Moroni 4:3).”
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God Will Prepare me to Work in His Kingdom
“I can remember my first speaking assignment in sacrament meeting as a very young child in my small branch in Vicksburg, Mississippi. I was going to speak on Daniel and the lion’s den. I still remember it well because of how traumatic it was! I was so nervous when I stood up that all I could do
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Unlock Your Inner Potential Like a Butterfly
“Like the caterpillars who will one day become butterflies, you have the magnificent potential to develop the powers within you and become greater than most of you dare dream.” -Barbara B. Smith, 10th General Relief Society President The source for this quote can be found here.
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Choose Faith: Overcoming Doubt in Difficult Times
“I bear witness that the Lord will be your light and your strength in uncertain times if you choose Him. It is your choice. I invite you to use your agency and choose to believe and walk forward into your future with faith and trust in Christ. I promise you, He will be with you! “ — J. Anette Dennis This quote can be found here, in
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Transform Your Perspective: Power of Belief
“Choosing to believe that you are a valiant, courageous, and strong son or daughter of God who was saved to come to the earth at this time and that you have a divine purpose and mission can change the way you view everything, including the uncertainties you face now and that you will face in
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Finding Peace in Uncertain Times
“Trust the Lord and believe that He can send angels to hold up the walls of your faith as you walk forward into the uncertainty of the future. Trust in His unlimited capacity to help you. Trust in His ability to give you a peace and a strength and a capacity that defy logic and
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