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>.

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

“A truth I hope will sink deeply into your soul is that your best is certainly good enough, that you are loved more than you can imagine, and that it isn’t your achievements that define you, far less that determine anything about your worth or how you are seen by your Father in Heaven and His Son.”

Patrick Kearon, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, delivered this devotional address on August 18, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

&ldquo;A truth I hope will sink deeply into your soul is that your best is certainly good enough, that you are loved more than you can imagine, and that it isn&rsquo;t your achievements that define you, far less that determine anything about your worth or how you are seen by your Father in Heaven and His Son.&rdquo;
Patrick Kearon, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, delivered this devotional address on August 18, 2026. You can access the full talk&nbsp;<a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/patrick-kearon/peace-and-rest-even-now/">here</a>.

Peace and Rest—Even Now | Patrick Kearon | August 2026

“True disciples endure with Christ through every mortal storm—even those that may never cease in this life.” Jeffrey S. Bednar, associate professor of management at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on July 21, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

&ldquo;True disciples endure with Christ through every mortal storm&mdash;even those that may never cease in this life.&rdquo; Jeffrey S. Bednar, associate professor of management at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on July 21, 2026. You can access the full talk <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/jeffrey-s-bednar/to-those-enduring-trials-with-no-end/">here</a>.

To Those Enduring Trials with No End | Jeffrey S. Bednar | July 2026

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“Undoubtedly the most loving relationship we can have is the covenant relationship God has unfolded through His prophets. This beautiful and sacred relationship offers us immense blessings.” Rebecca K. Hunter, associate teaching professor at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on August 4, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

&ldquo;Undoubtedly the most loving relationship we can have is the covenant relationship God has unfolded through His prophets. This beautiful and sacred relationship offers us immense blessings.&rdquo; Rebecca K. Hunter, associate teaching professor at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on August 4, 2026. You can access the full talk <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/rebecca-k-hunter/what-kind-of-a-being-is-god-what-how-and-why-we-worship/">here</a>.

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

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