We can choose to think celestial every day by praying, reading the scriptures, and serving others, even if we have made mistakes in the past. K. Brett Nattress, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on January 16, 2024. Access the talk here.

We can choose to think celestial every day by praying, reading the scriptures, and serving others, even if we have made mistakes in the past. K. Brett Nattress, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on January 16, 2024. Access the talk <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/k-brett-nattress/choose-you-this-day-think-celestial/">here.</a>

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“Choose You This Day”—“Think Celestial” | K. Brett Nattress | January 2024

No matter how advanced [the world] becomes, do not let it dim your light. It will never replace the love you give, the faith you exercise, or the light you carry within you as a child of God. Arlene P. Sewell, portfolio director of artificial intelligence for the BYU Office of Information Technology, delivered this devotional address on May 12, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

No matter how advanced [the world] becomes, do not let it dim your light. It will never replace the love you give, the faith you exercise, or the light you carry within you as a child of God. Arlene P. Sewell, portfolio director of artificial intelligence for the BYU Office of Information Technology, delivered this devotional address on May 12, 2026. You can access the full talk <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/arlene-p-sewell/the-gift-and-power-of-your-light/">here</a>.

The Gift and Power of Your Light | Arlene P. Sewell | May 2026

We do not have to wait until every challenge arrives before choosing where we stand.  We can decide now to pray, to repent, to keep covenants, to forgive, to worship, to be honest, to serve, and to make our homes places where the Lord is welcome. Brian W. Radford, vice president of BYU Office of Information Technology and chief information officer for the Church Educational System, delivered this devotional address on May 5, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

We do not have to wait until every challenge arrives before choosing where we stand.&nbsp; We can decide now to pray, to repent, to keep covenants, to forgive, to worship, to be honest, to serve, and to make our homes places where the Lord is welcome. Brian W. Radford, vice president of BYU Office of Information Technology and chief information officer for the Church Educational System, delivered this devotional address on May 5, 2026. You can access the full talk <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/brian-w-radford/what-are-you-becoming-at-byu/">here</a>.

What Are You Becoming at BYU? | Brian W. Radford | May 2026

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As you stay true to your covenants, keep your foundation in Christ, and serve in ways big and small, your light will shine brighter and brighter in a world that needs illumination. C. Shane Reese, President of Brigham Young University, delivered this commencement address on April 23, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

As you stay true to your covenants, keep your foundation in Christ, and serve in ways big and small, your light will shine brighter and brighter in a world that needs illumination. C. Shane Reese, President of Brigham Young University, delivered this commencement address on April 23, 2026. You can access the full talk <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/c-shane-reese/covenants-and-service-shoring-up-your-foundation/">here</a>.

“Choose You This Day”—“Think Celestial” | K. Brett Nattress | January 2024

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