We can trust God not to be controlled by His passions and because of which we know He is "open to forgiving us." "A Modern Perspective on Ancient Christians" featuring Jason Combs from "Y Religion"

Finding purpose in our trials can bring joy! Thinking about how we can learn or grow from problems brings more meaning to our lives, which in turn can increase our overall level of happiness.

Our belief in and efforts to become like Jesus Christ are part of what makes us excellent. How has your faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ helped you succeed?

Mark your calendar! The Sperry Symposium is being moved to January 2024 and is now the Come, Follow Me Symposium. We'll see you there!

Our next spotlight is Professor Ross Baron! He loves being with and teaching students! When it comes to his teaching, he most enjoys the privilege and blessing to be with students, teaching the fulness of the gospel, and to see, hear, and feel the power of the restoration in their lives. A fun fact about Professor Baron is that he went on The Price Is Right, a televised game show, with Bob Barker!

Join us next year to connect with the divine across Europe and Asia! Students will study Protestantism in Luther’s homeland, Catholicism in the shadow of the Vatican, Judaism in the “Holy City” of Jerusalem, Islam by the Middle East’s stunning mosques, Hinduism in India’s “Golden Triangle,” and Buddhism in Japan’s unforgettable temples. Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to see the world, know its people, and cherish its magnificence!

This week we're spotlighting Professor Ken Alford! What he enjoys most about his job are the students. Professor Alford loved helping to create the BYU online version of the Rel C 225 (Foundations of the Restoration”) course. In his research, he's enjoyed writing about recognizing Latter-day Saint military heroes (in his “Saints at War: The Gulf War, Afghanistan, and Iraq” book) and identifying Latter-day Saint Civil War veterans (in his “Civil War Saints” book). A fun fact about Professor Alford is that he's earned the rank of full professor twice in two different disciplines (organizational behavior at the National Defense University and church history at BYU), but he has not been a full professor in his PhD discipline of computer science.

Centering ourselves on both reason and revelation can prepare us for the challenges and choices we face! How have you balanced the two when facing trials or making important decisions?

"Nothing is more beautiful than seeing new life and renewed life." How has the Atonement helped your own life become new or renewed?

Jesus Christ has the power to "redeem from sin, change hearts and heal souls, strengthen and empower, and bring about a glorious resurrection."

Heaven is often closer than it feels. What do you do to feel heaven near?

We are imperfect beings trying to become more like Christ every day. How have you seen yourself grow recently?