By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches
By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches
Showcasing BYU devotionals and forums that blend reason and science with faith, university disciplines with discipleship, and the scholarly with the sacred.Social links:
Self-Flying Vehicles | Randal W. Beard | May 2018
Randal W. Beard discusses the advancements in technology that have made self-flying vehicles, once a sci-fi dream, a reality. Click here to see the speech page.
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Lessons Learned from Listening to Others | W. Steve Albrecht | October 2001
Steve W. Albrecht shares how listening to others can protect us from becoming victims—or perpetrators—of fraud, whether financial or spiritual. Click here to see the speech page.
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The Arts and the Spirit of the Lord | Boyd K. Packer | February 1976
Talent in music and the arts is a gift from God. Let us glorify God and invite the Spirit into our worship through reverent music and beautiful art. Click here to see the speech page.
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Study, Faith, and the Book of Mormon | John W. Welch | May 1988
John W. Welch gives examples of different ways many scholars learn from the Book of Mormon by both methods of study and of faith. Click here to see the speech page.
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Thinking Habits and Dispositions | Richard R. Sudweeks | July 2003
Our thinking habits and dispositions relate directly to our character; becoming aware of our thoughts gives us power to manage our habits. Click here to see the speech page.
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Inertia, Entropy, and Good Cheer | Geoffrey J. Germane | June 1995
The physical principles of inertia and entropy are strikingly relevant to our spiritual lives, as is the admonition to "be of good cheer." Click here to see the speech page.
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Hotel Rwanda: A Story Yet to Be Told | Paul Rusesabagina | January 2008
Paul Rusesabagina retells the dramatic story made famous by the film Hotel Rwanda. He explains how God brought people to him to keep safe. Click here to see the speech page.
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Lessons of the Sixth Century | Hugh Nibley | March 1956
The great ones of the sixth century believed in contemplation and in action, and they weren’t afraid to ask God for revelation. Click here to see the speech page.
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The Power of Your Words | Craig Manning | January 2017
“Faith works by words,” said Joseph Smith. Replacing self-doubt with power words can remove fear and increase performance in your life. Click here to see the speech page.
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Keeping Your Fingers on the PULSE of Service | Sondra Heaston | June 2015
We can keep our spiritual hearts healthy by serving, and incorporating the PULSE acronym can help us keep our service regular. Click here to see the speech page.
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