Prom night! Three Gilbert girls headed to prom. I was on assignment and offered to dial in on FaceTime to interview the boys when they picked everyone up. Remarkably, all three daughters encouraged me not to step out so I could focus on my assignment :-)

Inspiring profile of Kevin Young from Tad Walch Deseret News — a remarkable story of grit, triumph, and faith. Great to have @kyoungball @byubasketball on our team. Go Cougs! deseret.com/sports/2024/04…

Moments: Last night was one of those unique moments that stays with you. We gathered as a family to cheer on our lacrosse girls. Such a great evening together as a family.

Hope in Christ: That was the message from Elder and Sister Godoy to Young Adults across the world tonight. We gathered with our own children to hear this message and reflect on what the Lord can do in our lives when we make Him our partner.

Date night at BYU-Idaho: instagram.com/reel/C6rbxU8vo…

The unique importance of religious colleges: There 1.8M students enrolled in faith-based universities. Yesterday we gathered w/ 35+ university presidents at the National Press Club in DC to explore the contributions of faith-based colleges to the nation: insidehighered.com/news/instituti…

Religious mission as a source of educational innovation. CES leaders @byu and BYUPathwayWorld share insights with other faith-based universities: deseret.com/faith/2024/06/… Tad Walch Deseret News

Philadelphia: I spent the last 2 days in this historic temple, serving with new converts, multigenerational members, Spanish-speaking youth groups, a young couple being sealed to their children, Mandarin-speaking saints, and so many others, all striving for the #covenantpath

With my daughter Claire watching the fireworks in Coronado, California.

Kawaii ko ni wa . . . Tabi o saseyo! this Japanese proverb means that if you force a child to travel, she will grow. Having a remarkable experience with the Gilbert children back in Japan, where I served my mission 30 years ago. Natsukashi desu!

A spiritual mandate for educational innovation. The Church Educational System draws on its unique religious mission to drive both value and relevance in a world where higher education often falls short: deseret.com/opinion/2024/0… BYU BYU-Idaho

35 years ago, as a young missionary, I entered the Kobe chapel for the first time. This week I returned with my family. It was a joyous reunion with people who have built the church in this area. They serve with joy, duty, and faith. What an impact this place has had on my life!

How do you keep a 10 year old girl engaged on an extended trip to Japan? Let’s just say it starts with a video, includes a dance, and an older sister who knows how to edit! Last post from Japan, but this was too much fun not to include

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced today a new medical school at BYU that will support the Church’s international and humanitarian outreach: newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/first-…

What an inspiration! So proud of Kenneth. Such grit on the biggest stage!

Malo e lele from Tonga, where we’ve been touring our Pacific area schools, including Liahona High School. Many of these students continue on through BYU-Pathway Worldwide and BYU–Hawaii. The students take to heart President Nelson’s charge to make education a religious responsibility.

Good night, Samoa: A highlight of the visit was our highlands primary school, Sauniatu. The school and land were originally purchased as a refuge for early Samoan converts who were ostracized for joining the Church. Such a sacred gathering of faith

BYU is a Christ-centered, prophetically directed university of promise and prophecy. Powerful message today from Ronald A. Rasband BYU deseret.com/education/2024…

Faith-based universities are growing for a reason. Despite the narrative, young people want to gather with others who believe deseret.com/magazine/2024/… CCCU BYU BYU-Idaho

When we were the one—After our twins & a follow-on birth, our home caught fire & burned to the ground. Our friend Ellie (pic #3) asked if she could do our laundry for a season. I hope I can return Pres. Nelson’s invitation of service to others in their time of need. #99plus1