When we truly lay hold upon the word of God, believing it and committing to it, we open ourselves up to the life-changing power He has in store for us. Click here to view the speech.

When we truly lay hold upon the word of God, believing it and committing to it, we open ourselves up to the life-changing power He has in store for us. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/mckay-christensen/lay-hold-upon-word/">Click here</a> to view the speech.

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When we truly lay hold upon the word of God, believing it and committing to it, we open ourselves up to the life-changing power He has in store for us.

“Lay Hold upon the Word”: The Power of Wholehearted Living | McKay Christensen | May 2017

May we embrace each day as our beloved Savior taught and exemplified, with a love for God and a love for our neighbor. Sean R. Dixon, Second Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 17, 2025. You can access the full talk here.

May we embrace each day as our beloved Savior taught and exemplified, with a love for God and a love for our neighbor. Sean R. Dixon, Second Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 17, 2025. You can access the full talk <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/sean-r-dixon/every-day-disciples-of-jesus-christ/">here</a>.

Every Day Disciples of Jesus Christ | Sean R. Dixon | March 2026

Slowing helps us uncover who we really are under all the worldly influences that sometimes permeate our minds and hearts and focus on our Savior Jesus Christ, who is mighty to save. 
Shayla Bott, Associate Dean of Faculty and the Chair of the Department of Dance at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on March 10, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

Slowing helps us uncover who we really are under all the worldly influences that sometimes permeate our minds and hearts and focus on our Savior Jesus Christ, who is mighty to save.&nbsp; Shayla Bott, Associate Dean of Faculty and the Chair of the Department of Dance at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on March 10, 2026. You can access the full talk <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/shayla-bott/be-still-and-know-that-i-am-god/">here</a>.

“Be Still and Know That I am God” | Shayla Bott | March 2026

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As technology continuously advances, it is crucial to become and remain rooted in the principles and truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Quentin L. Cook, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 3, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

As technology continuously advances, it is crucial to become and remain rooted in the principles and truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Quentin L. Cook, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 3, 2026. You can access the full talk <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/quentin-l-cook/faith-in-jesus-christ-in-the-information-age/">here</a>.

“Lay Hold upon the Word”: The Power of Wholehearted Living | McKay Christensen | May 2017

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