Ensign College Devotionals

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 no counsel from your fears, and be willing to go high and fly. This devotional took place at Ensign College in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 17, 2026. 👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: Ensign College application Ensign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

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 hear the voice of the Spirit can strengthen us as we navigate mortality. This devotional took place at Ensign College in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 15, 2026. 👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: Ensign College application Ensign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

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 to choose peace over contention, build others up, and use every opportunity to share the light and truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This devotional took place at Ensign College in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 8, 2026.👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: https://www.ensign.edu/survey-youtubeEnsign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

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 never gets the final word. This devotional took place at Ensign College in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 1, 2026. 👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: https://www.ensign.edu/survey-youtube Ensign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

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—compound over time to build spiritual strength, deepen faith, and transform our character. He reminds students that God often works through ordinary people who faithfully offer what they have, and that the Savior magnifies every sincere effort placed in His hands. This devotional took place at Ensign College in Salt Lake City, Utah.👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: https://www.ensign.edu/survey-youtubeEnsign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

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 building our lives on the Savior's teachings. Even when discipleship requires sacrifice or places us at odds with the world, Christ provides the strength and guidance we need to remain faithful. This devotional took place at Ensign College in Salt Lake City, Utah.👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: https://www.ensign.edu/survey-youtubeEnsign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

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 on the stars, ocean currents, and careful preparation to cross vast oceans, we can rely on the Holy Ghost, the scriptures, and living prophets to safely navigate the challenges of mortality. This devotional took place at Ensign College in Salt Lake City, Utah.👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: https://www.ensign.edu/survey-youtubeEnsign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

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 recognize Heavenly Father's hand in our daily lives. This devotional took place at Ensign College in Salt Lake City, Utah.👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: https://www.ensign.edu/survey-youtubeEnsign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

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 throughout the world. This devotional took place at Ensign College in Salt Lake City, Utah.👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: https://www.ensign.edu/survey-youtube Ensign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

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, following the guidance of living prophets, building daily spiritual habits, and turning to the Savior through sincere repentance. This devotional took place at Ensign College in Salt Lake City, Utah.👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: https://www.ensign.edu/survey-youtubeEnsign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

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 divine potential, reject self-doubt, and add their own "sparkle" to the world by magnifying the gifts Heavenly Father has given them.👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: https://www.ensign.edu/survey-youtubeEnsign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

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 took place at Ensign College in Salt Lake City, Utah.👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: https://www.ensign.edu/survey-youtubeEnsign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

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 College in Salt Lake City, Utah.👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: https://www.ensign.edu/survey-youtubeEnsign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

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 family and friends. This devotional took place at Ensign College in Salt Lake City, Utah.👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: https://www.ensign.edu/survey-youtubeEnsign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

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 Jesus Christ every day. This devotional took place at Ensign College in Salt Lake City, Utah.👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: https://www.ensign.edu/survey-youtubeEnsign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

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 prophet of God? And is the Book of Mormon the word of God? This devotional took place at Ensign College in Salt Lake City, Utah.👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: https://www.ensign.edu/survey-youtube Ensign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

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. This devotional was given at Ensign College in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 12, 2026. 👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: https://www.ensign.edu/survey-youtube Ensign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

In this devotional, President Kusch shares the concept of the “Light of Ensign,” describing the Light of Christ as a powerful influence that brings truth, clarity, and strength into our lives. He teaches that as students focus on becoming disciples, their lives will be filled with light that not only strengthens them, but also impacts those around them.This devotional took place in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 5th 2026. 👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: ⁠https://www.ensign.edu/survey-youtube⁠ Ensign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

In this devotional, Sister Kusch teaches that every individual is known and deeply loved by God. Through personal experiences and heartfelt insights, she reminds students that trusting the Lord leads to a life greater than we could ever plan for ourselves. This devotional took place in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 5th 2026. 👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: ⁠https://www.ensign.edu/survey-youtube⁠ Ensign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

Ensign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.