By Study & By Faith
The Propinquity Effect
By exercising the propinquity effect, we can draw closer to those around us and the Savior and make the world a better place.
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
When you love your neighbor as yourself, despite your own biases and prejudices, we can build the kingdom of God on the earth.
Connected for Good
BYU Alumni Association president Karen Bybee shares how being connected for good with other BYU alumni is a blessing in a variety of ways.
“Sticks in a Bundle Are Unbreakable”
Jonathan O. Hafen, BYU Alumni Association president, tells Spring 2019 graduates that we are happier with strong personal connections and friendship.
If You Want to Go Far, Go Together
Jonathan O. Hafen encourages BYU graduates to stick together, quoting the proverb, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
Connected for Good
Jonathan O. Hafen, new BYU Alumni Association president, tells Spring 2018 graduates that meaningful connections will keep them "connected for good."
What If Love Were Our Only Motive?
Brother Osguthorpe speaks on how love can be the greatest source of strength and a powerful motive as we follow the example of Christ and reach out.
Thy Friends Do Stand by Thee
Never underestimate the value of good, righteous friends and mentors. Lifelong friendship with people like these will bless our lives immeasurably.
“When upon Life’s Billows”: Take a Friend
Beth Vaughan Cole teaches that friendship is one of the greatest blessings we can have. Friends provide comfort and counsel and help us feel loved.
Faith, Family, and Friendship
The power of faith, family, and friendship can help develop a testimony and bring about happiness and peace.
From I’ll Try to I Will Do
There is a big difference between liking to accomplish something and doing it—a big difference.
We Have Everything
After losing a home and all their possessions—twice—this family learned that as long as you have family, friends, and the gospel, you have everything.
Them and Us
When we think of people in terms of "them and us," we fail to love individuals. The Savior shows us how to love His children rather than judge a label.
“A Faithful Friend Is a Strong Defense”
At BYU, we are a community of love and have a duty to look after one another, to be a friend, and to protect honor and integrity.
To the Lonely and Misunderstood
Life may seem unfair and unsatisfactory to the lonely and misunderstood, but purpose can be found through faith, repentance, obedience, and service.
Kinship, Religion, and the Transformation of Society
Nonindustrial peoples rely on societal kinship, while industrial people rely on contractual relationships. Religion helps us return to a foundation of genealogy.
Human Harvests Are Gathered Daily
In striving for worthiness and in our efforts as friends, brothers, and sisters, let us seek out repentant souls, or "human harvests," for Christ.
