January Devotionals

There have been 3 devotional addresses this month:
"Why we do some of the things we do" -Pres and Sister Samuelson
The best part of this talk was when the Samuelsons explained why things have been changing so much with BYUTV programs. They explained how BYUTV has become a missionary tool through programs such as Studio C, the Story Trek, and American Ride. I thought that this was a great insight into why certain things happen at BYU.
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"And with all thy getting, get understanding" -Bishop Stevenson
The most memorable portion of this talk was a detailed story about Lucy Mack Smith and her journey with the Saints to the west. They were stuck on a ferry on the riverbank, as the river had iced over. Sister Smith leaned on the Lord's understanding and was patient as they weathered this trial. Within a few days, the ice broke long enough for their one boat to miraculously cross the river.
I also liked his opening line where he talked about all the things we may be 'getting': a car, an apartment, a job, etc. But how it is important through life to gain understanding.
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"Courage + Action + Grace= Healing" -- Jonathan Sandberg
The part of his talk that I liked the most is when he told a story about a colleague who told him that he was two-faced. His colleague expressed that the felt Mr. Sandberg would follow the crowd more than his own personal convictions. Mr. Sandberg expressed how much this criticism hurt, but how through acting in courage and not following the crowd let to healing.
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Rhetorically,
Rebekah