EPISODE · Nov 18, 2024 · 28 MIN
Take Upon the Name of Jesus Christ | Elder Dale G. Renlund | November 17, 2024
from BYU–Hawaii Devotionals & Speeches · host BYU–Hawaii
Elder Renlund illustrates how identifying with and emulating the Savior can transform our character, strengthen our faith, and help us fulfill our divine potential through sacred covenants and purposeful discipleship. He emphasizes how by following Christ’s example and striving to embody His attributes, we can claim the promised blessings of "power, stability, and direction." "My invitation to you is that you willingly and wholeheartedly take upon you the name of Jesus Christ. You will be blessed with power, stability, and direction in your lives." – Elder Dale G. Renlund_____Elder Dale G. Renlund had served as a General Authority Seventy since April 2009 prior to being named to the Quorum of the Twelve. He previously served in the presidency of the Africa Southeast Area. He has served in numerous church callings including full-time missionary in Sweden, stake president, bishop, and Area Seventy. After receiving B.A. and M.D. degrees from the University of Utah, Elder Renlund received further medical and research training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was a Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah and the Medical Director of the Utah Transplantation Affiliated Hospitals (UTAH) Cardiac Transplant Program. Elder Renlund was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, in November 1952. He married Ruth Lybbert in 1977. They are the parents of one daughter.#BYUH #BYUHDevoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/byu-hawaii-devotionals-speeches--6571006/support.Visit byuh.edu to learn more.
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Elder Renlund illustrates how identifying with and emulating the Savior can transform our character, strengthen our faith, and help us fulfill our divine potential through sacred covenants and purposeful discipleship. He emphasizes how by following Christ’s example and striving to embody His attributes, we can claim the promised blessings of "power, stability, and direction." "My invitation to you is that you willingly and wholeheartedly take upon you the name of Jesus Christ. You will be blessed with power, stability, and direction in your lives." – Elder Dale G. Renlund_____Elder Dale G. Renlund had served as a General Authority Seventy since April 2009 prior to being named to the Quorum of the Twelve. He previously served in the presidency of the Africa Southeast Area. He has served in numerous church callings including full-time missionary in Sweden, stake president, bishop, and Area Seventy. After receiving B.A. and M.D. degrees from the University of Utah, Elder Renlund received further medical and research training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was a Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah and the Medical Director of the Utah Transplantation Affiliated Hospitals (UTAH) Cardiac Transplant Program. Elder Renlund was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, in November 1952. He married Ruth Lybbert in 1977. They are the parents of one daughter.#BYUH #BYUHDevoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/byu-hawaii-devotionals-speeches--6571006/support.Visit byuh.edu to learn more.
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Take Upon the Name of Jesus Christ | Elder Dale G. Renlund | November 17, 2024
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