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"This university is and will continue to be a place where people from across the world gather to be one in Christ and educate and uplift each other. Diversity of culture, experience, and thought is one of our greatest strengths."
President John S. K. Kauwe III, "BYU–Hawaii: A Legacy of Remarkable Diversity and Unity," BYU–Hawaii Devotional, May 12, 2020
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From Drifting to Discipleship

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith
November 25, 2025
BYU–Hawaii Devotional by Dr. Brad Smith | November 25, 2025
"Just like the o'io seeks the right environment to grow, your transformation is sustained by settling in places of light, learning, and spiritual nourishment."
17 Min Read
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He is Listening

Brooke Peterson
By Brooke Peterson
November 11, 2025
BYU–Hawaii Devotional by Brooke Peterson | November 11, 2025

"...If things you have prayed for or about haven't happened in the way you'd hoped, it does not mean that God is not listening or intimately aware of your struggles. He is listening. You are His child."
19 Min Read
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Divine Entanglement: Exploring Light, Spirit, and Prayer

David Bearss
By David Bearss
November 04, 2025
BYU–Hawaii Devotional by Dr. David Bearss | November 4, 2025

"We remain connected across any distance, the light within us resonates with the light of God, forming a bond that cannot be severed."
20 Min Read
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He Shall Direct Thy Paths

Brett Okland
By Brett Okland
October 28, 2025
BYU–Hawaii Devotional by Brett Okland | October 28, 2025
"God doesn't want us to survive life; He desires us to return to Him joyful, refined, and seasoned with experience."
16 Min Read
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Epiphany—A Conviction to Follow the Savior Jesus Christ

J. Ray Hicken
By J. Ray Hicken
October 23, 2025
BYU–Hawaii Devotional by President J. Ray Hicken | October 21, 2025

"Listen to the words of our prophets, seek an epiphany in your service to the Savior, commit to serving the Lord, your family, your friends, your university, and to fulfill your callings and service opportunities with greater conviction."
11 Min Read
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Carrying Burdens Together

Patricia S. Hicken
By Patricia S. Hicken
October 23, 2025
BYU–Hawaii Devotional by Sister Patricia S. Hicken | October 21, 2025

"Our Savior can, and will, help us with our problems if we are willing to cry out to Him."
5 Min Read
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A Sacred Investment

David Fonoimoana
By David Fonoimoana
October 14, 2025
BYU–Hawaii Devotional by David Fonoimoana | October 14, 2025

"God prepares His children in ways we don’t always see on paper. Each student applies what they learn in their own way, and the Spirit can guide them to opportunities that align with their gifts, even if those paths look different than what I expected."
14 Min Read
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To Know God, To Know Ourselves

Jared V. Ormsby
By Jared V. Ormsby
September 30, 2025
BYU–Hawaii Devotional by Elder Jared V. Ormsby | September 30, 2025

"To know God and Jesus Christ is to come to understand Their goodness, Their mercy, and the grace of Christ’s Atonement. It is to plant and nourish His word in our lives that we may receive the fruit of His Atonement, even the fruit of eternal life."
15 Min Read
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Becoming a Lifelong Disciple of Jesus Christ

Wan-Liang Wu
By Wan-Liang Wu
September 23, 2025
BYU–Hawaii Devotional by Elder Wan-Liang Wu | September 23, 2025

"Becoming a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ, throughout our lives, is the result of choosing and committing to make Christ the center of our lives; it is allowing His doctrine to be the path that we walk."
10 Min Read
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