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Devotional by Spencer Scanlan | May 17, 2022
"Questions do matter. More importantly, asking the right questions matters. Questions can help accelerate our intellectual, social and spiritual development. As we learn to ask sincere questions and without guile, Heavenly Father will answer our questions through the power of the Holy Ghost."
"Questions do matter. More importantly, asking the right questions matters. Questions can help accelerate our intellectual, social and spiritual development. As we learn to ask sincere questions and without guile, Heavenly Father will answer our questions through the power of the Holy Ghost."
Devotional by Laura Tevaga | May 10, 2022
"If we can allow the Savior to write our story with us, he can help us become the person we are truly meant to be—a true disciple of the Lord."
"If we can allow the Savior to write our story with us, he can help us become the person we are truly meant to be—a true disciple of the Lord."
Devotional by Monica Kauwe | May 3, 2022
"Your integrity will be important in relationships because it builds trust and creates closeness. Now is when and where you can continue developing your reputation and commitment to being a person of integrity. If you will use your time here to nurture and grow your integrity, it will help you throughout the rest of your life."
"Your integrity will be important in relationships because it builds trust and creates closeness. Now is when and where you can continue developing your reputation and commitment to being a person of integrity. If you will use your time here to nurture and grow your integrity, it will help you throughout the rest of your life."
Devotional by President John S.K. Kauwe III | May 3, 2022
"Our imperfection leaves us subject to the demands of justice. But Jesus Christ, our Savior, suffered all things, to fulfill our Heavenly Father’s plan, and bring us salvation. "
"Our imperfection leaves us subject to the demands of justice. But Jesus Christ, our Savior, suffered all things, to fulfill our Heavenly Father’s plan, and bring us salvation. "
Commencement talk by Natasya Haridas | April 16, 2022
"I hope that all of us remember that as we move forward because sometimes even I forget we are born to fly and our Heavenly parents are like the wind beneath our wings, they lift us and carry us further than we can imagine. We just need to spread our wings and trust that as we fall, the wind will carry us."
"I hope that all of us remember that as we move forward because sometimes even I forget we are born to fly and our Heavenly parents are like the wind beneath our wings, they lift us and carry us further than we can imagine. We just need to spread our wings and trust that as we fall, the wind will carry us."
Commencement talk by President John S.K. Kauwe III | April 16, 2022
"Your years at BYU–Hawaii have been a wonderful opportunity to learn about covenants, make covenants, keep covenants, and experience the blessings of being one of the Lord’s covenant people. On this path, you will receive the blessing of help and guidance from the Holy Ghost. You will have access to priesthood blessings which can provide healing, comfort, or counsel. Through your diligence, you will be able to return to live with a loving Father in Heaven."
"Your years at BYU–Hawaii have been a wonderful opportunity to learn about covenants, make covenants, keep covenants, and experience the blessings of being one of the Lord’s covenant people. On this path, you will receive the blessing of help and guidance from the Holy Ghost. You will have access to priesthood blessings which can provide healing, comfort, or counsel. Through your diligence, you will be able to return to live with a loving Father in Heaven."
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."
Commencement talk by Elder Jeremy R. Jaggi and Sister Amy Jaggi | April 16, 2022
"You, the graduates of Brigham Young University–Hawaii have been shaped and molded by fire, by time and by pressure. You are modern-day rocks, even leaders of this generation."
"You, the graduates of Brigham Young University–Hawaii have been shaped and molded by fire, by time and by pressure. You are modern-day rocks, even leaders of this generation."
Devotional by Rong Ma | April 5, 2022
"Our Heavenly Father is teaching us to be prepared in order to better serve Him and those around us. Look at the world we are living in. It needs our help. We MUST learn in order to give."
"Our Heavenly Father is teaching us to be prepared in order to better serve Him and those around us. Look at the world we are living in. It needs our help. We MUST learn in order to give."
Devotional by Finau Hafoka | March 29, 2022
"I invite you to exercise your faith in the Savior Jesus Christ and make the necessary changes you need. As you do so, the promised blessings given by the prophet will be yours."
"I invite you to exercise your faith in the Savior Jesus Christ and make the necessary changes you need. As you do so, the promised blessings given by the prophet will be yours."
Devotional by Kristl Densley | March 22, 2022
"Let the contents of your testimony box push the shame in your life away. Christ didn’t suffer for our similarities; he suffered for us the same."
"Let the contents of your testimony box push the shame in your life away. Christ didn’t suffer for our similarities; he suffered for us the same."
Devotional by Walter F. Gonzalez | March 15, 2022
"Having faith in Christ is a decision that we make when we choose to believe and act. As we reaffirm our faith in His holy name, the promises become a reality in our life."
"Having faith in Christ is a decision that we make when we choose to believe and act. As we reaffirm our faith in His holy name, the promises become a reality in our life."
Devotional by Aaron Shumway | March 8, 2022
“Nevertheless is that pivotal moment in which we exert our will, our moral agency, and our faith against the enticements of logic and human passion to be obedient and faithful."
“Nevertheless is that pivotal moment in which we exert our will, our moral agency, and our faith against the enticements of logic and human passion to be obedient and faithful."
Devotional by Stephanie R. Bassett | March 1, 2022
"We can turn to Him and ask for encouragement when we are down, energy when we are weak, and truth when we are seeking. He is ready and waiting to pour down blessings upon us as we seek and ask of Him."
"We can turn to Him and ask for encouragement when we are down, energy when we are weak, and truth when we are seeking. He is ready and waiting to pour down blessings upon us as we seek and ask of Him."
Devotional by Sidney J. Bassett | March 1, 2022
"To find the confidence within, we must remain balanced and centered on him. No one knows us like him. No one."
"To find the confidence within, we must remain balanced and centered on him. No one knows us like him. No one."
Devotional by John S. K. Kauwe III | February 22, 2022
"Resolve to cultivate gratitude in your life, and view, through that powerful lens, the incredible blessings of having made covenants with a loving Heavenly Father, of being here at BYU–Hawaii, and of obtaining the knowledge and experience necessary to be a leader in your family, your community, and in the Kingdom of God."
"Resolve to cultivate gratitude in your life, and view, through that powerful lens, the incredible blessings of having made covenants with a loving Heavenly Father, of being here at BYU–Hawaii, and of obtaining the knowledge and experience necessary to be a leader in your family, your community, and in the Kingdom of God."
Devotional by Monica Kauwe | February 22, 2022
"We are here to prove to our Heavenly Father that we will choose Him through easy and difficult times. We are here on earth so that we can have faith and joy, but that doesn’t mean we won’t experience challenges."
"We are here to prove to our Heavenly Father that we will choose Him through easy and difficult times. We are here on earth so that we can have faith and joy, but that doesn’t mean we won’t experience challenges."
Devotional by Michael John U. Teh | February 15, 2022
"In pursuing this course, we always have access to heaven’s help. The scriptures and the testimonies of living prophets are replete with this truth. A loving Father in Heaven never intended for us to walk the path alone. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ work with each of us one by one."
"In pursuing this course, we always have access to heaven’s help. The scriptures and the testimonies of living prophets are replete with this truth. A loving Father in Heaven never intended for us to walk the path alone. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ work with each of us one by one."
David O. Mckay Lecture by Stephen Hancock | February 8, 2022
"Helping students learn to learn is, I believe, the heart of the “Improve” section of the BYUH learning framework. No, we cannot fix every problem, and it is not always good for the other that we fix her or his problems. But my ethical duty is defined by the confrontation with the actual needs of those before me. I am the one with the resources (or not) to respond to the call."
"Helping students learn to learn is, I believe, the heart of the “Improve” section of the BYUH learning framework. No, we cannot fix every problem, and it is not always good for the other that we fix her or his problems. But my ethical duty is defined by the confrontation with the actual needs of those before me. I am the one with the resources (or not) to respond to the call."
Devotional by Keni Kalama | February 1, 2022
"You are a part of an organization that requires your best, that has brilliant expectations, and a respectful standard for you to live up to. Commit to yourself that you want to be a part of that standard, continue to be prayerful, faithful, and obedient, and I promise great things will happen for you in your professional pursuits."
"You are a part of an organization that requires your best, that has brilliant expectations, and a respectful standard for you to live up to. Commit to yourself that you want to be a part of that standard, continue to be prayerful, faithful, and obedient, and I promise great things will happen for you in your professional pursuits."
Devotional by David Whippy | January 25, 2022
"I invite you to be compassionate and understanding. This builds unity, oneness, and a Zion-like atmosphere of learning. Let’s work together to look beyond the outward appearance of others, beyond their shortcomings and weakness, to recognize their divinity as children of God."
"I invite you to be compassionate and understanding. This builds unity, oneness, and a Zion-like atmosphere of learning. Let’s work together to look beyond the outward appearance of others, beyond their shortcomings and weakness, to recognize their divinity as children of God."
Devotional by Isaiah Walker | January 11, 2022
"Although President McKay’s vision is 100 years old, we are still living in the middle of it. What is your legacy in the fulfillment of this vision? How will you participate in the fulfillment of the BYU–Hawaii prophecy? I am grateful to all those who helped and will continue to help this place be the institution it was envisioned to be."
"Although President McKay’s vision is 100 years old, we are still living in the middle of it. What is your legacy in the fulfillment of this vision? How will you participate in the fulfillment of the BYU–Hawaii prophecy? I am grateful to all those who helped and will continue to help this place be the institution it was envisioned to be."
Commencement talk by Carl B. Cook | December 10, 2021
"Following Heavenly Father’s plan for us requires faith. It requires humbling ourselves enough to put His will above our will. In other words, it requires putting off the prideful, natural man, as described in Mosiah 3:19. I know as we humble ourselves and submit our will to the will of the Lord, He will help us find and follow His plan for us."
"Following Heavenly Father’s plan for us requires faith. It requires humbling ourselves enough to put His will above our will. In other words, it requires putting off the prideful, natural man, as described in Mosiah 3:19. I know as we humble ourselves and submit our will to the will of the Lord, He will help us find and follow His plan for us."
Commencement talk by Amy Kaonohi | December 10, 2021
"I know that with the Lord’s help, we can get through all that the world will throw at us. He helped us get this far, and he won’t stop any time soon. We did a hard thing getting to this point, especially during this time so trust that you have what it takes to push past your limits."
"I know that with the Lord’s help, we can get through all that the world will throw at us. He helped us get this far, and he won’t stop any time soon. We did a hard thing getting to this point, especially during this time so trust that you have what it takes to push past your limits."
Commencement talk by John S. K. Kauwe III | December 10, 2021
"Surely you have developed and maintained some good habits along this journey. I hope and expect that these habits include daily prayer and scripture study, church activity and attendance, and many other small and frequent actions that lead you to spiritual and temporal success. These small daily decisions, now habits, have prepared you to move on and be a meaningful contributor to your family, your community, and your chosen profession."
"Surely you have developed and maintained some good habits along this journey. I hope and expect that these habits include daily prayer and scripture study, church activity and attendance, and many other small and frequent actions that lead you to spiritual and temporal success. These small daily decisions, now habits, have prepared you to move on and be a meaningful contributor to your family, your community, and your chosen profession."
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."
Devotional by Kevin Schlag | November 23, 2021
"BYU–Hawaii devotional by Kevin Schlag, November 23, 2021. "See it. Don’t take things for granted. Watch out for ingratitude. Tie it to heaven. Say it. Say thanks to God and everyone else. Live it. Even when life gets hard, live in thanksgiving."
"BYU–Hawaii devotional by Kevin Schlag, November 23, 2021. "See it. Don’t take things for granted. Watch out for ingratitude. Tie it to heaven. Say it. Say thanks to God and everyone else. Live it. Even when life gets hard, live in thanksgiving."
Devotional by Scott Bleak | November 10, 2021
"My invitation to you is to encourage you to use your faith in engaging the Lord in all your decisions and pursuits throughout your lives. All of them. I testify the Lord lives and He loves you dearly and will lead you along your path. He is excited to engage you in His service as you choose to follow Him."
"My invitation to you is to encourage you to use your faith in engaging the Lord in all your decisions and pursuits throughout your lives. All of them. I testify the Lord lives and He loves you dearly and will lead you along your path. He is excited to engage you in His service as you choose to follow Him."
Devotional by Cary Countryman | November 7, 2021
"There is great wisdom in the scriptures. I pray that you may discover the blessings and joys of scripture study, that you make it a lifelong pursuit."
"There is great wisdom in the scriptures. I pray that you may discover the blessings and joys of scripture study, that you make it a lifelong pursuit."
Devotional by Steven Yamamoto | October 26, 2021
"I testify Christ knows where you are on your path and he is the source of truth and light that can help guide you safely home. The light given to us by Christ can help guide us through our struggles. He is there every step of the way with arms outstretched, willing to provide us with the light to guide us safely home."
"I testify Christ knows where you are on your path and he is the source of truth and light that can help guide you safely home. The light given to us by Christ can help guide us through our struggles. He is there every step of the way with arms outstretched, willing to provide us with the light to guide us safely home."