By Study & By Faith
Fulfilling the Dream
The Tanners share five principles of a Christlike education that will allow us to fulfill the dream and vision of BYU and its founders.
Thriving Spiritually
Through personal experiences, Dr. Matthew Wickman teaches what it means to thrive spiritually and how we can recognize if we are doing so.
Harmony of Body and Spirit: A Key to Happiness
Bishop Gérald Caussé teaches about the relationship between our bodies and spirits. Harmony between the two is the key to happiness.
Empty Centers and the Fire of the Lord
Michelle Stott James speaks on the importance of cultivating spiritual perspective in order to kindle the rejuvenating fire of the Lord.
Led by the Spirit
Our faith, the Spirit, and Christ's love will help us succeed when the hard things we are asked to do seem impossible.
The Light Through the Dark Glass
As we come to understand the Light of Christ and the Holy Ghost, we will be able to better receive guidance and direction.
Recognizing and Responding to the Promptings of the Spirit
As we learn and understand the Lord’s pattern for communicating with us, those small, melodic tones of the Spirit will lead us to the Savior.
The Simpleness of the Way
We obtain the guidance of the Holy Spirit by praying, learning the gospel, living righteously, and serving in the Church.
Receiving and Recognizing the Holy Ghost
The Holy Ghost guides us through promptings. We should use our spiritual abilities to receive and recognize the Spirit.
What Is This Thing That Men Call Death? Latter-day Saint Teachings About the Spirit World
The spirit world has been spoken of as a place of preparation. Brent L. Top teaches that we prepare for death physically and spiritually from birth.
The Parable of the Cherry Tree: How to Enjoy the Constant Companionship of the Holy Ghost
Steven C. Baugh tells us that when our spiritual branches are cut off from their roots, we separate ourselves from the Holy Ghost.
Our Life-Changing Partnership with the Spirit
Michael A. Jensen teaches of the Holy Ghost and how we can recognize and receive revelation.
As You Embark upon This New Era
Dieter F. Uchtdorf tells BYU graduates: as you embark upon this new era of your lives, use your time wisely, continue to learn, and seek the Spirit always.
Seek and Attain the Spiritual High Ground in Life
Elder Hales teaches how we can stand "'faithful and true' always," on "spiritual high ground."
Evidences of the Heart
How does the Spirit speak to you? This devotional explores Joseph Smith's experience in the Sacred Grove and its similarities to our own experiences.
The Still, Small Voice
The Holy Ghost offers comfort and guidance in the form of a still, small voice. We must learn to recognize, appreciate, and be worthy of this precious gift.
Gifts of the Spirit for Hard Times
With faith, clean living, pure motive, and the love of Christ, we can expect revelation every day through the Spirit of God.
Listen to Find the Sweet Assurances of the Spirit
Each of us must find and know the way the Lord chooses to communicate with us through the Holy Ghost. This process is extremely personal. The Lord will not use methods to communicate with each of us different from those He has used in the past.
Discernment for Journeying Through Babylon to Athens and Zion
We need discernment for each of the three tracks of life: material, intellectual, and spiritual. This comes as we seek Christ every day.
“Quick to Observe”
We ought to seek out the gift of discernment, which makes us quick to observe right from wrong, the needs of others, and the promptings of the Spirit.
Personal Revelation
An understanding of how personal revelation works will allow us to develop a closer relationship with God and to live better, happier lives.
The Holy Ghost: Our Infallible Guide
The Holy Ghost is a teacher, guardian, and comforter who will never fail us. If we listen to the voice of the Spirit, we will have an infallible guide.
Personal Epiphanies
The Lord can bless any of His children with an epiphany of knowledge and guidance. Consistent, strong inspiration is possible through the Holy Ghost.
The Voice of the Spirit
It can be difficult to hear the Spirit's voice amid the noise of the world but is worth the effort to have the Spirit's guidance and peace.
“We’ll Sing and We’ll Shout”: A Mantic Celebration of the Holy Spirit
Every child of God is entitled to experience “hosanna” moments, when the manifestations of the Spirit prompts mantic celebration.
Our Companion, the Holy Ghost
The Holy Ghost will guide our lives and help us change if we allow it. Elder Hugh W. Pinnock suggests eight ways to better abide by the Spirit.
Guidance of the Holy Spirit
God bless us that we may have the good sense to take the Holy Spirit as our guide and accomplish the purpose for which this life was given to us.
Four Lessons from One Life
Russell M. Nelson shares some of his greatest life lessons about the body, the spirit, the power of love, and the dependability of divine law.
Seek the Spirit
Each of us is able and entitled to receive personal revelation, if we seek the Spirit of God with all our hearts. Is it our greatest desire?
Flesh Is Flesh and Spirit Is Spirit
The things of the world, or of the flesh, must be learned by the methods of the world. The things of the spirit, however, must be learned by the Spirit.
That You May Not Be Deceived
It is easy, among so many different voices in the world, to be deceived. But if we are worthy of the Spirit and true to the Church, we won't be led astray.
