"Next year we will host an Open House for the restored Salt Lake Temple, the House of the Lord. The official theme for the historic six-month event is 'Rejoice in Christ.' We expect millions from across the globe. You all will want to attend, bring your friends, neighbors, classmates, and anyone seeking a better life."
- Elder Ronald A. Rasband
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ALT Elder Ronald A. Rasband speaks at a podium at BYU Devotional, the background image is a green forest
"Last winter at BYU President Oaks taught, 'God is relentless in His loving pursuit of each of you.' I love the word 'relentless.' It means He never takes a break or pause, in his 'loving pursuit' to bring us home to Him. He asks us to 'keep the commandments and be true to the covenants” that are found throughout the Book of Mormon.'"
- Elder Ronald A. Rasband
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ALT Elder Ronald A. Rasband speaks at BYU Devotional, October 2026
"Nothing you do in your life will be more important than gaining and living your testimony of our Father in Heaven and His Son, our Lord and Savior. Jesus Christ."
- Elder Ronald A. Rasband
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ALT Elder Ronald A. Rasband waves to the congregation before his devotional at BYU, October 2026
This morning I want to emphasize five things that are significant to the Restoration. Each is a reason to shout, “Hurrah for Israel.” They include:
1. A Divine Visitation
2. Prophetic Callings
3. The Church of Jesus Christ
4. The Book of Mormon
5. Jesus Christ, the Chief Cornerstone
- Elder Ronald A. Rasband
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ALT Elder Ronald A. Rasband speaks at a podium at BYU Devotional, October 2026
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A big thank you to @BYU and Cougar Nation for showing up and supporting this weekend!
On behalf of our entire community and @KHKPantry, thank you for your generous donations!
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The Book of Mormon is a great witness that the Lord loves all people and reaches out to all, everywhere.
The Book of Mormon adds to our knowledge of how our Savior’s earthly ministry reached out to all of His scattered flock.
Book of Mormon teachings contradict the erroneous assertion that the grace of God saves only a chosen few.
The Book of Mormon teaches that our Savior "inviteth ... all to come unto him" (2 Nephi 26:33). His grace is for all.
Similarly, the Book of Mormon tells us that the children of God in “every nation” have His promise that He “manifesteth himself unto all those who believe in him, by the power of the Holy Ghost” (2 Nephi 26:13).
These promises from the Book of Mormon are true.
I call upon all to act on these truths and to share them with others, that we may all draw closer to Jesus Christ, our Savior.
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THAT'S A TOP 10 WIN FOR THE COUGARS 🤙
No. 11 @BYUwvolleyball takes down No. 8 Arizona State in four sets!
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The @BYU tailgate just started in Orlando and already thousands of pounds of food has been donated for the UCF Knight’s Pantry to support UCF students in need. #CougsCare
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In an article written exclusively for the Deseret News, @BYU President C. Shane Reese recounts an act of kindness that the @NDFootball coach, Marcus Freeman, offered to a BYU player during the match up last weekend — and what it taught him about living our values.
Read more from President Reese in the thread below.
✏️: President C. Shane Reese
📸: Tess Crowley, Deseret News; Erin Hooley, Deseret News
NEW: Dietary guidance varies by country, but now a BYU professor has led a global team of nutrition scientists to develop an International Food Guide Pyramid that reflects broad scientific agreement and can be adapted across cultures and borders. 🍎
news.byu.edu/intellect/byu-p…
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The only school with all seven in the Top 25!
No. 2 Football
No. 11 Women’s Volleyball
No. 1 Women’s XC
No. 5 Men’s XC
No. 20 Women’s Soccer
No. 25 Men’s Golf
No. 25 Men’s Basketball
Leading out in a MAJOR way! Huge kudos to our coaches & student-athletes!!
"BYU is hosting 'Caring Week Fall' next month. 'Caring Week Winter' will be held in February. It will be a great opportunity to get involved.
But you do not have to wait to start serving. Through the JustServe website and app, you can find opportunities nearby that fit your interests, your schedule, and your idea of meaningful service." - Bishop Budge
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ALT Bishop L. Todd Budge speaks at a podium at BYU Devotional, October 2026
"Following the Savior’s two great commandments—to love God and to love our neighbor—in 2025 the Church directly conducted or chiefly sponsored 3,514 humanitarian projects, and donated 7.4 million volunteer hours. These projects and fast offerings have helped to support individuals in 196 countries."
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ALT BIshop L. Todd Budge speaks at a podium, an image of Jesus Christ on the screen behind him