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BYU–Hawaii Devotional by Elder Bun Huoch Eng | April 8, 2025

"To exercise our faith means that we will believe and hope in Christ, let God prevail and guide our paths, and trust in His timing. We will put off the natural man through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Exercising faith does not mean that once you believe in God you are immediately and always blessed. If so, everyone would believe, join the Church, and follow God’s commandments. But the Lord wants to see if we will exercise our faith in Him during our difficult times."
BYU–Hawaii Devotional by Scott Stiles | April 1, 2025
"One of the reasons BYU-Hawaii was established was to bring together couples who will live and lead in Asia and the Pacific. This is a great place to look for an eternal partner".
BYU–Hawaii Devotional by Charles Bradshaw | March 25, 2025

"The primary thing that strikes me about solving these problems of inharmonicity is that we need to focus first on our common testimonies of Jesus Christ as the gauge by which we determine what it means for us to 'be in tune.' If we are firm in that conviction, then it allows us to be more generous to our neighbors in their exercise of their faith, and it creates a profound sense of humility in us and helps us realize a more expansive role for Him in all of our testimonies rather than limiting Him only to our own experience. It is a sacred relationship that we rightly guard and personalize, but this can come with potential hazards if we don’t grant others the same privilege of personalizing their experience with the Savior. Once we allow ourselves to see Christ through the eyes of our fellow Saints, we get a much broader understanding of His role in our lives."
BYU–Hawaii Devotional by Elder Hans T Boom | March 18, 2025
"Live your life in such a way that you can hear Him."
BYU–Hawaii Devotional by Sister Marjan Boom | March 18, 2025
"Sometimes God’s hand might be revealed in a miraculous way, like it was for Moses and the Israelites; other times it may be seen in a more quiet, seemingly insignificant way. Yet we can always trust that He will help us to get through the difficult times in our lives."
BYUH Devotional by Elder Gerrit W. Gong | Sunday, March 9, 2025

"You are each pioneers in your families. Whether you are a first generation convert or a third generation Church member, you are a pioneer. In your family generations, please be a strong link of faith in Jesus Christ. Be a gospel covenant keeper. Be willingly and joyfully choose to bless your family, Church, and community in every way. The Lord will bless you as you do so."
BYU–Hawaii Devotional by Sister Susan L. Gong | March 9, 2025

"Life is a test, and, God understands that. But it is also a process and He understands that too. We are meant to learn from our mistakes and we all make mistakes. That is why, in great love for us, He sent his Only Begotten Son to earth to teach us, to show us how to live, to experience mortality so His compassion for our challenges and difficulties is complete. He sent His Son to atone for our sins. Knowing of the great love of God, our Heavenly Father, and His Son Jesus Christ knowing they have this love for us is not an excuse to make excuses for our own mistakes. It is a reason to try harder with all our heart, might, mind and strength to follow our Savior, to be the people He knows we can become. To love as He loves. To be a force for good in the world."
BYU–Hawaii Devotional by Morgan Jones Pearson | March 5, 2025

"Like any other relationship in life, we come to understand the nature of God and establish a foundation of trust by spending time with and having experiences with Him. This is the purpose of covenants. As we make commitments to God and, in turn, allow Him to prove His faithfulness in keeping His commitments to us, we find that He does not let us down. Instead, He shows up again and again."
BYU–Hawaii Devotional by Sister Andrea Muñoz | February 25, 2025

"Our righteousness is a shield in this wicked world. The more righteous we are, the less powerful the enemy is. May the Lord bless you with the strength and power that comes from truly knowing who you are, and by reminding you that as His covenant daughter or son, you can call upon Him and be blessed through His power at any time and any place, in any circumstance. May He bless you to remember that fear comes from the enemy, and sometimes logical thinking leaves no room for miracles."
BYU–Hawaii Devotional by President John S.K.Kauwe III | February 18, 2025

"Instead of fear, use that spirit of love to love yourself, even in your weaknesses. Use the spirit of a sound mind to view your shortcomings candidly and use them as an opportunity to learn and make adjustments. Then, use the spirit of power to try again and again and again. That is the path to excellence!"
BYU–Hawaii Devotional by Monica S. Kauwe | February 18, 2025

"...Heavenly Father will provide you with personal experiences to help you learn and grow in your own unique way. He knows you individually and loves you unconditionally. Trust in Him, have the courage to follow His will, and trust in your own abilities. Be okay with making mistakes; they are an opportunity for self-discovery and growth.

I invite you to reflect on how you can more fully trust in God’s plan. Is there a challenge you can approach with greater faith? Is there a habit you can improve to strengthen your relationship with Christ? As you take even small steps forward, He will magnify your efforts."
Devotional Talk by Dean Andersen | February 4, 2025

"I would submit to you, my young friends, that it is worth the time and our greatest efforts to work to qualify for all the richest blessings that God has in store for us. Don’t short-change yourself by choosing an easier path. The greatest blessings are reserved for those that are willing to work through hard challenges and do hard things. If we shy away from work, we limit God’s ability to bless us. As Sister Andersen beautifully explained, work is a key part of God’s plan and is a blessing, as well as being a prerequisite to all the greatest blessings God desires to give us."
Devotional Talk by Colleen Andersen |February 4, 2025

I know that work is a blessing from God, and I am eternally grateful to have learned the joy of work. It is a fundamental principle of salvation, both spiritual and temporal.
Devotional Talk by Elder D. Todd Christofferson | January 28, 2025

"May we be resolved to measure to our duties and opportunities in our time and season as those who have gone before measured to theirs. Let us take inspiration from them and their legacy and join their spiritual aristocracy, not by any right of inheritance, but by serving the Lord as they did, and by being true to all that is entrusted to us by God as they were true."
Devotional Talk by Elder Ronald A. Rasband | January 28, 2025
"Give the Lord equal time in your university experience, then give Him equal time the rest of your life as you go back to all the countries that you are here in Hawaii representing."
Devotional Talk by President Camille A. Johnson | January 28, 2025

"And I trust that all of us have something we can work on to improve our relationship with the Savior. If you sincerely ask your Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, to know what windage is creating a strain on that connection, I know that the Holy Ghost will communicate it to you. But you must ask, and then be willing to accept and act upon the answer you receive. Perhaps with a prayer in your heart, something will come to you today and you’ll know just how to batten down your hatches in preparation for life’s storms."

Devotional Talk by Heina Hanohano | January 21, 2025

"As you go through the difficulties you have been called upon to experience, I challenge you to change your perspective by asking yourself these two questions: Am I focusing my time and energy on what matters most? And what lesson does Heavenly Father need me to learn from this experience? Record the answers in your journal or keep them in a note on your phone. Use it as a reference the next time you are experiencing difficulties. Let it nourish and strengthen your testimony. Let it also be a reminder that you are not forgotten. The Lord will bear you up."
Devotional talk by John S.K. Kauwe III | January 14, 2025

"Consecration brings joy, safety, and focus. Consecration empowers us to be, as President David O. McKay said, 'men and women whose influence will be felt for good towards the establishment of peace internationally.'"
Devotional talk by Sister Monica S. Kauwe | January 15, 2025

"Our commitment as Latter-day Saints and members of this special BYU–Hawaii community is to focus on these identities and our highest purposes in our daily lives."
Mark Ellis
Observations, Choices, and Decisions
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Sister Ruth L. Renlund
Gaining and Retaining Spiritual Knowledge
November 17, 2024
Elder Dale G. Renlund
Take Upon the Name of Jesus Christ
November 17, 2024
Sheena Alaiasa
November 12, 2024
Elder Kevin S. Hamilton
November 05, 2024
Susiane Manning
Loving Ourselves and Others
October 29, 2024
Sisters and Brothers, Aloha!
President Kivalu Ramanlal
October 8, 2024
Barb Cluff
Trust the Process: The Gospel Plan Works!
October 1, 2024
Casey Cluff
Under Construction: Embracing Changes In Life's Divine Design
October 1, 2024