Building On Our Heritage | Elder D. Todd Christofferson | January 28, 2025

Elder D. Todd ChristoffersonQuorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsExecutive Committee of BYU–Hawaii’s Board of TrusteesBrigham Young University–Hawaii Devotional (Tuesday, January 28, 2025)Elder D. Todd Christofferson honors the legacy of those who built the Church in Laie and emphasizes gratitude for their sacrifices and God’s blessings. He shares inspiring stories, including divine help during the Laie Temple’s construction, and urges students and staff to build upon this foundation with faith, service, and personal devotion. Elder Christofferson reminds listeners that true honor comes not from inheritance but from living consecrated lives, continuing the sacred work of building Zion in their time.“The offering He ultimately desires is not something we possess, rather it is ourselves—what we are and what we are becoming through repentance and obedience to Him and by His grace.” – Elder Christofferson_____Elder D. Todd Christofferson was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 5, 2008. At the time of his call, he was serving in the Presidency of the Seventy. Elder Christofferson earned his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, where he was an Edwin S. Hinckley Scholar and his law degree from Duke University. Elder D. Todd Christofferson and his wife, Katherine Jacob Christofferson, are parents of five children.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/byu-hawaii-devotionals-speeches--6571006/support.Visit byuh.edu to learn more.