BYU Speeches “Simplicity That Is in Christ” | Steven D. Shumway | February 2026
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Feb 4, 2026 Steven D. Shumway, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shares a devotional call to simplify life by centering on Christ and covenant relationships. He uses the olive tree allegory, explains pruning and grafting daily priorities, and emphasizes prayer, consecration, and covenant-based decisions. Short, practical themes on leadership, parenting, and spiritual clarity.
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Personal Ministry From President Oaks
- Steven D. Shumway recounts meeting President Oaks and how Oaks personally met with his daughters to address their concerns.
- That tender, time-consuming care led Callie to join their mission and strengthened the family’s faith.
Start Days By Sacrificing Lesser Tasks
- Sacrifice lesser endeavors and consecrate morning time to what is eternal to simplify your life.
- Give God the first hours of your day so other things fall into their proper place.
Olive Tree As Life's Priority Map
- Zenos' allegory maps our lives: tree = life, branches = pursuits, roots = covenant relationship.
- Imbalance happens when branches grow faster than roots, causing collapse under complexity.
