Learning a new phrase from Elder Neil L. Andersen caused Jon Ryan Jensen to reflect on the example he sets for his children of commitment to worthy goals.
The Young Men and Young Women general presidencies spoke at BYU Education Week about learning to live in higher and holier ways through the "For the Strength of Youth" guide.
The five-day event features a Tuesday devotional with Elder Andersen, plus classes taught by hundreds of presenters, including the Primary, Relief Society, Young Women and Young Men general presidencies.
The Savior’s "incomparable example of aligning His will with the will of the Father brings us a beautiful vision of our way forward," Elder Andersen taught during BYU Education Week.
"It is a glorious season" to be members of a society which brings the Savior’s relief to sisters and brothers around the world, said Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson during BYU Education Week.
President Susan H. Porter, Sister Amy A. Wright and Sister Tracy Y. Browning shared how to help children believe in, belong to and become like Jesus Christ.
"I’m confident that people who attend Education Week will come away inspired and better prepared to face their individual challenges," said Bruce Payne, program administrator.
The five-day event features a Tuesday devotional with Elder Renlund, plus classes taught by hundreds of presenters, including the Young Women and Young Men general presidencies.
At BYU Education week, President Steven J. Lund and President Emily Belle Freeman and their counselors shared how to bring youth closer to Christ and let them lead in gathering Israel.
“We have the obligation as community members, as fellow travelers on this earth, to look out for one another, to open our eyes, and to extend a hand of gratitude,” said Chris Crippen at BYU Education Week.
Gaylamarie G. Rosenberg walked the 500-mile Camino de Santiago in Spain. At BYU Education Week, she shared how lessons from the experience — including accepting God’s help, focus and strength — can help overcome self-doubt.
Tension is a natural part of mortal life, Emily de Schweinitz Taylor points out during BYU Education Week. But it doesn’t need to grow into conflict or contention.
Rita R. Wright, interim director of the Utah Valley University Museum of Art, explained the symbolic significance of light in Gothic cathedrals and Latter-day Saint temples.