Ensign College Devotionals

In this devotional, Elder Patrick Kearon invites students to reflect on their relationship with their phones and social media and how these influence their spiritual lives. Elder Kearon encourages students to make intentional choices, seek personal revelation, and keep their focus on Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. He invites students to evaluate their habits, experiment with ways to manage thei...

In this devotional, Becky Scott explores three lessons from the story of the woman at the well in John 4. She encourages us to come to Jesus Christ with sincere questions, listen with a teachable heart, and trust that He will guide us in His time. She teaches that the Savior knows each of us fully, understands our circumstances, and offers healing, love, and the opportunity to participate in His w...

In this devotional, Lori Newbold shares how we can find Jesus Christ in the present moments of our lives, even as time and circumstances change. Through the Savior’s example, the story of manna in the wilderness, and personal experiences, Sister Newbold offers three ways to become more present: remember that His grace is sufficient, let go and recognize what we are feeling in the moment, and becom...

In this devotional, Scott Hunter teaches how following the Savior’s patterns of discipleship can help us become more like Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that submission to God is a choice that strengthens our agency, that the Savior sees and loves each of us personally, and that we can find healing by bringing our burdens to Him. Brother Hunter encourages students to find, learn, and apply the Savior...

In this devotional, Jared A. Jepson teaches about the transformative power of Jesus Christ and the higher, holier ways of the Lord. Drawing from Isaiah 55:8–13, he explains that God’s ways are not simply different from our own but are designed to transform us through faith, patience, diligence, and the power of the Savior. Brother Jepson encourages students to trust the Lord’s timing and ways, rem...

In this devotional, Anthony Sweat teaches how temple work and the sealing power help gather and rescue the children of God. He encourages students to participate in this work by seeking out their ancestors, preparing names for temple ordinances, and making the temple a meaningful part of their discipleship. Through Jesus Christ and His grace, our individual efforts can become part of God’s greater...

In this devotional, Sister Alynda Kusch compares the voice of the Holy Ghost to a coach calling “Back!” to help a runner return safely to the base. Through personal experiences involving missionary service, prayer, education, and moments of physical difficulty, Sister Kusch shares four ways the Holy Ghost can bless our lives: teaching us what to do, teaching us to pray, helping us remember what we...

In this devotional, President Bruce C. Kusch teaches that Heavenly Father knows each of us personally and has a plan for our lives, even when we cannot see the full picture. President Kusch shares six principles for understanding God’s plan: seek personal revelation line upon line, recognize what God is doing in your life, willingly allow Him to prevail, act rather than remain idle, develop patien...

In this devotional, Sister Alliaud teaches the importance of trusting Heavenly Father’s perspective, even when we do not yet understand the reasons behind His plan. Using a personal experience with painting, she compares learning to respect geometry and perspective with learning to follow the Lord’s eternal perspective. She reminds us that our testimonies, faith in Jesus Christ, and willingness to...

In this devotional, Elder Alliaud teaches students to look beyond the obvious realities of life and move forward with faith in Jesus Christ. Drawing from his experiences with education, his career, and rugby, he shares how closed doors and unexpected challenges can become experiences for our good. Elder Alliaud shares three principles to help us move forward: choose prophecy over projections, take...

In this devotional, Burke Olsen teaches that each of us is a publisher, and that our words, actions, and choices can help bring peace into the world. Drawing from the history of publishing in the Restoration and his experiences in journalism, he explores three ways we can “publish peace”: through singing hymns, what we post and share online, and keeping a journal. Brother Olsen encourages students...

In this devotional, Tiffany Bowcut shares a powerful message about finding joy in Jesus Christ even during seasons of sorrow. Through the scriptures “Jesus wept” and “Rejoice evermore,” she teaches that faith does not mean we will never experience heartbreak, but that we never have to experience it alone. She invites us to keep turning toward Jesus Christ, knowing that because of Him, weeping neve...

In this devotional, Jay Young teaches that becoming more like Jesus Christ doesn't usually happen through dramatic moments, but through small, consistent acts of faith and discipleship. Drawing from scripture, personal experiences, and teachings from living prophets, he explains how daily choices—such as prayer, scripture study, repentance, covenant keeping, and quiet acts of obedience—compoun...

In this devotional, Steven K. Thomas teaches what it means to stay spiritually aligned with Jesus Christ in a world filled with distraction, confusion, and deception. Drawing from scripture, personal experiences, and teachings from living prophets and apostles, he explains that true alignment comes through keeping our covenants, following prophetic counsel, seeking personal revelation, and buildin...

In this devotional, Moana Hansen uses the tradition of Pacific Island wayfinding to teach timeless principles of discipleship and faith in Jesus Christ. Drawing from her Polynesian heritage, personal experiences, and the remarkable journeys of ancient navigators, she explains how Heavenly Father has provided spiritual guidance for every stage of life's journey. Just as master wayfinders relied...

In this devotional, Lori Gardiner reminds students of the life-changing truth that they are beloved children of Heavenly Parents and teaches practical ways to feel God's love more consistently. Through personal experiences, scripture, and teachings from living prophets, she explains that as we intentionally draw closer to Jesus Christ, we come to better understand our divine worth and recogniz...

In this devotional, Kirk Rawlins explores the inspired relationship between the founding of the United States and the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Drawing from history, scripture, and prophetic teachings, he shares how God's hand prepared a nation where religious liberty could flourish, making it possible for the Restoration to take place and for the restored Church to spread thr...

In this devotional, R. Todd Miner draws powerful parallels between cybersecurity and discipleship, showing how principles that protect digital systems can also strengthen our spiritual lives. Using relatable examples from his experience in cybersecurity, he teaches how we can guard ourselves against spiritual threats by seeking trustworthy sources, obeying God's commandments with exactness, fo...

Using stories from his life, examples from acting and storytelling, and teachings from Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Richard Hatch explores how spiritual gifts often appear in simple yet meaningful ways—showing compassion, bringing joy, being a peacemaker, noticing those who are overlooked, enduring challenges, and having the courage to stand firm in faith. He encourages students to recognize their di...

In this devotional, Julia Hatch uses the perspective of an artist to teach a powerful gospel principle: learning to truly see. Drawing from her experiences as an artist, educator, and disciple of Jesus Christ, she explains how developing “the eye of an artist” can help us recognize the beauty of God’s creations, see the good in others, and better understand our own divine worth. This devotional to...

In this devotional, Tiffini Glaze teaches that we are all children of God with a divine nature and eternal destiny. Using the hymn "I Am a Child of God" as a guide, she shares personal experiences, stories of conversion, and gospel principles that illustrate how Heavenly Father leads, guides, and strengthens His children through every stage of life. This devotional took place at Ensign C...

In this devotional, Sister Amy A. Wright invites students to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ through the scriptural invitation to “behold.” Drawing from the Savior’s ministry among the Nephites and other sacred accounts from scripture, she explores how Christ invites us to seek His light, accept His mercy, honor our agency, receive His healing, and strengthen our relationships with fam...

In this devotional message, Elder Lynn G. Robbins teaches about the eternal significance of the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the sacred symbols that help us remember Him throughout the year. Drawing from scripture, the sacrament, and the symbolism of the cross and the empty tomb, he explains how Easter is more than a single holiday—it is an invitation to live as disciples of Jesu...

In this devotional, Elder Randy Carr shares how a strong testimony of the gospel can be built on a stable spiritual foundation. Using the analogy of a three-legged stool, he teaches that the truthfulness of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can be strengthened by answering three primary questions: Did God the Father and Jesus Christ appear to Joseph Smith? Is Joseph Smith a true prop...

In this devotional, Michael Tracy shares personal experiences of loss, illness, disappointment, and unexpected life changes to teach powerful lessons about dealing with adversity. From losing both of his parents at a young age to facing cancer, uncertainty, and unmet expectations, he explains how faith in Jesus Christ helped him endure life’s hardest moments with hope, perspective, and even humor....