Next up we're spotlighting Professor Jan Martin! What she enjoys most is exploring and discussing the scriptures with BYU students. She also really likes the mental and spiritual wrestling that accompanies researching and writing about the scriptures. It’s exhausting but incredibly satisfying too. Professor Martin is most pleased with the personal growth she can see in herself as she continues to find ways to improve what she does in the classroom and in her research. As she works at these things she's becoming a better person, which she's grateful for. A fun fact about Professor Martin is that she lived in England for nearly seven years!

Happiness comes to those who serve the Lord. Building the kingdom of God "is a wondrous opportunity and a sacred responsibility." “Building Up the Kingdom of God” by Patricia P. Pinegar at speeches.byu.edu

"Let your light so shine" as you go about doing good, as the Savior did.

Do you often feel anxious, angry, or overwhelmed? "Even spending a few minutes thinking about our blessings . . . can add a little sunshine and encouragement to our life." “A Grateful Heart” by Ray L. Huntington at speeches.byu.edu

We can't help people to truly change if we don't seek to live the second great commandment. "The Way, the Truth, and the Way to Truth: Harmony in Pursuit of Orthodoxy" by Jared M. Halverson

Each year, we sponsor the annual BYU Easter Conference! All speakers talk about the Savior's life, mission, Atonement, Resurrection, and influence in our lives today. Attendance is free, so come celebrate the upcoming Easter season with us!

Mark your calendar for our first-ever academic conference on The Chosen! Join us at no cost and learn from presenters on various topics about The Chosen. You won't want to miss it!

This Valentine's Day, remember that "God's love for us is perfect." "God's Love" by Cheryl C. Lant at speeches.byu.edu

"When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren." What are ways you can nurture, serve, and strengthen those around you?

If you love teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, consider becoming a seminary teacher! We look for individuals of high character and who have a capacity to teach in a Christ-centered, learner-focused, and scripturally based way!

When trials come, we will need to be "sustained by our spirituality, not by our intellect" alone. "Using the Scriptures" by Robert J. Matthews at speeches.byu.edu

As you face challenges or difficulties, remember that "darkness always yields to light" and that "the sun always rises." "Banishing All Shadows" by Jeffrey R. Holland at speeches.byu.edu