Ensign College Devotionals

President Bruce C. Kusch became the 13th president of Ensign College on April 17, 2017. He previously served as the Chief Academic Officer from March 2016 until assuming his current role. President Kusch began his Church Educational System service in August 2002, joining the Business Management Faculty at Brigham Young University-Idaho. While there, he also served as the Associate Academic Vice President for Curriculum and Associate Dean for Online Programs. Before joining the BYU-Idaho faculty, President Kusch worked in the high technology industry in Silicon Valley, CA. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix, an MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management, and a PhD in instructional design from Idaho State University. President Kusch served as a full-time missionary in the Guatemala-El Salvador Mission, and from June 2012 to June 2015, President and Sister Kusch served as mission leaders of the Mexico Cuernavaca Mission. He currently serves as a Sunday School teacher in his ward.Sister Alynda Kusch is a graduate of BYU-Idaho. Following her graduation, she taught for the BYU-I Culinary Arts department until she and President Kusch left for their missionary service in Mexico. She currently serves as a Sunday School teacher in her ward. Both President and Sister Kusch were born and raised in Southern California. They were married in the Los Angeles Temple and are the parents of four children and 15 grandchildren.January 06, 2026 11:15 AM

An address given by Elder James Taylor, delivered on December 2, 2025, at the MPR at Ensign College in Salt Lake City, Utah.In this message, Elder James Taylor reflects on what it means to be both “nothing” and “everything” in the eyes of God, inviting listeners to better understand their divine worth and their relationship with Jesus Christ.

An address given by Sister Tracy Y. Browning, delivered on November 18, 2025, at the Little Theater in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City.In her message Meeting the Savior at the Well, Sister Tracy Y. Browning invites students to discover how Christ still meets us in ordinary moments—just as He met the woman at the well, who did not recognize Him at first. She teaches that Jesus Christ is our Living Water, offering strength, guidance, and renewal to all who seek Him.

An address given by Hank Smith, delivered on November 11, 2025, at the Little Theater in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City.Discover what The Righteousness of Your Redeemer truly means for your personal discipleship. This message explores how Christ’s perfect righteousness can transform daily life, give power beyond personal effort, and invite us to rely fully on Him.

An address given by Elder Kim B. Clark, delivered on October 28, 2025, at the Little Theater in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City.In this reflection, Elder Kim B. Clark explores agency, growth, and the way Christ teaches us to learn deeply, especially in an age shaped by artificial intelligence.

An address given by Linda Campbell, delivered on September 23, 2025, at the Little Theater in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City.What does it mean to be “anxiously engaged in a good cause” while still carrying doubts, fears, or unanswered questions? In this devotional, Linda Campbell shares her personal journey of conversion, struggle, and hope, offering insight into how we can continue moving forward with Christ even when discipleship feels difficult.

An address given by President Steven J. Lund, delivered on September 16, 2025, at the Little Theater in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City.

An address given by Sister Ruth Renlund, delivered on September 2, 2025, at the Little Theater in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City.What seeds are you planting in your life? Learn how the Law of the Harvest can bring peace, growth, and spiritual strength.

An address given by Elder Dale G. Renlund, delivered on September 2, 2025, at the Little Theater in the Conference Center.God has given us spiritual armor to protect us, strengthen us, and help us overcome life’s challenges. In this talk, Elder Renlund explore four key pieces of the Armor of God and why they are essential to living with faith and resilience.

What it really means to be “doers of the word” through charity, virtue, and daily discipleship.