R. Kelly Haws
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Prophetic Fingerprints
April 24, 2025
BYU–Hawaii Commencement by R. Kelly Haws | April 18, 2025
"You are graduating from a university where you have learned to allow yourselves to be led by the Savior's prophet and apostles. If you and I will intentionally, consciously, and unalterably decide to continue that followership, they will lead us and prepare us for the Savior's second coming."
"You are graduating from a university where you have learned to allow yourselves to be led by the Savior's prophet and apostles. If you and I will intentionally, consciously, and unalterably decide to continue that followership, they will lead us and prepare us for the Savior's second coming."
6 Min Read
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Receiving the Savior by Receiving His Prophet
April 19, 2024
Commencement Address by R. Kelly Haws | April 19, 2024
"You are graduating from a university with the distinct advantage of being directly led by those we sustain as prophets, seers, and revelators. I testify that intentionally and undauntingly choosing to follow the Savior ... will endow you and me with answers, confidence, healing, and crystal-clear direction."
"You are graduating from a university with the distinct advantage of being directly led by those we sustain as prophets, seers, and revelators. I testify that intentionally and undauntingly choosing to follow the Savior ... will endow you and me with answers, confidence, healing, and crystal-clear direction."
2 Min Read
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Led by a Prophet
December 08, 2023
Commencement Address by R. Kelly Haws| December 8, 2023
"This university and what you have experienced here is directly led by those we sustain as prophets, seers, and revelators. Please remember, prophetic leadership invites—and even compels—you and me to do things differently as we commence and go forward after today."
"This university and what you have experienced here is directly led by those we sustain as prophets, seers, and revelators. Please remember, prophetic leadership invites—and even compels—you and me to do things differently as we commence and go forward after today."
4 Min Read
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Led by Prophets
April 14, 2023
Commencement talk by R. Kelly Haws | April 14, 2023
"We know with perfect assurance that BYU–Hawaii’s success and your blessing is directly tied to our aligning with them, because—and this is really important—because by aligning with them, we are aligning with Him."
"We know with perfect assurance that BYU–Hawaii’s success and your blessing is directly tied to our aligning with them, because—and this is really important—because by aligning with them, we are aligning with Him."
4 Min Read
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Enduring Designations
June 25, 2022
Commencement talk by R. Kelly Haws | June 25, 2022
"When you and I realize that we are literally children of God, children of the covenant, and disciples of Jesus Christ, our love for Heavenly Father and the Savior will grow almost beyond comprehension, we will find it easier to love ourselves and allow ourselves to flourish, and only then can we truly love others as we’ve been commanded to do."
"When you and I realize that we are literally children of God, children of the covenant, and disciples of Jesus Christ, our love for Heavenly Father and the Savior will grow almost beyond comprehension, we will find it easier to love ourselves and allow ourselves to flourish, and only then can we truly love others as we’ve been commanded to do."
7 Min Read
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Trusted Professors
April 16, 2022
Commencement talk by R. Kelly Haws | April 16, 2022
"The prophets and apostles come from different backgrounds. Some have been businessmen or car salesmen or airline pilots. And some have been professors, judges, and even heart surgeons. Regardless of their backgrounds, they have now been called by and speak for the only professor who really does know all the answers, the one who knows all there is to know on every subject."
"The prophets and apostles come from different backgrounds. Some have been businessmen or car salesmen or airline pilots. And some have been professors, judges, and even heart surgeons. Regardless of their backgrounds, they have now been called by and speak for the only professor who really does know all the answers, the one who knows all there is to know on every subject."
7 Min Read
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Your Double Major – An Order of Angels
December 10, 2021
Commencement talk by R. Kelly Haws | December 10, 2021
"You’ve learned to observe when someone around you is hurting and needs your arm or smile of encouragement. You’ve learned to love and serve those who don’t look exactly like you do, who have accents different than yours, who like different foods, who have different customs, and you’ve learned to love, understand, and treat each other not merely with respect, but with kindness and mercy. The world desperately needs that kind of discipleship."
"You’ve learned to observe when someone around you is hurting and needs your arm or smile of encouragement. You’ve learned to love and serve those who don’t look exactly like you do, who have accents different than yours, who like different foods, who have different customs, and you’ve learned to love, understand, and treat each other not merely with respect, but with kindness and mercy. The world desperately needs that kind of discipleship."
6 Min Read
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A Great Benefit to Your Fellow Beings
June 26, 2021
Commencement talk by R. Kelly Haws | June 26, 2021
"Each of you has gratefully heard Heavenly Father’s hope-filled voice whispering, “You can do this, and I will help you!” Thinking of all those we’ve just thanked, and with your diploma in hand, you may want to return to your home, friends, and family and somehow return what they’ve so generously given to you."
"Each of you has gratefully heard Heavenly Father’s hope-filled voice whispering, “You can do this, and I will help you!” Thinking of all those we’ve just thanked, and with your diploma in hand, you may want to return to your home, friends, and family and somehow return what they’ve so generously given to you."
5 Min Read
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