Dale G. Renlund

When we take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ at baptism, we join Him in His work. To make the Savior's work our work, we focus on His purposes, keep His commandments, and love one another. Doing our part is simpler than we might imagine because we need not bring…

When we are baptized, we begin the process of taking upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ, including joining the Savior in His work, which is “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). Joining Jesus Christ in His work is exhilarating because His…

Since telling the story of Farmer Paavo and his wife in my 2025 general conference message, I have learned that there is a Lutheran Church in Saarijärvi, Finland, that has on the grounds a statue honoring Farmer Paavo and his wife. The inscription on the front says, Mutta…

Music is a language of the Spirit. It can deepen our love and appreciation for God and His Divine Son and the restoration of the Lord’s Church in these latter days.

On Saturday, April 12, 2025, my wife, Ruth, and I attended the unveiling of a statue of Dr. Henry Eyring in the Chemistry Department at the University of Utah. Dr. Eyring is the father of President Henry B. Eyring, Second Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus…

In 2017, at the open house of the Paris France Temple, Ruth and I escorted a group of clergy through the temple. They admired a painting depicting the risen Lord and asked, “Do you believe that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ was literal?” Our answer was an emphatic, “Yes! We…

Personal preparation to meet our Savior is central to life’s purpose. As we prepare to meet Him, the best advice for you and for me is to follow the Savior’s teachings—His instructions are neither mysterious nor complex, and when we follow them, we do not need to fear or be…

It was a delight to be a part of the Relief Society broadcast for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints this evening. You are doing something extraordinary. Your efforts to serve God’s children through Relief Society are vital. Thank you for your faith, for your…

I am grateful that many are serving and blessing others during this Christmas season. I marvel at your goodness and generosity. As President Russell M. Nelson taught, “One of the best ways we can honor the Savior is to become a peacemaker.” (Russell M. Nelson. “Peacemakers…

In this year’s “Light the World Initiative” by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we are invited to “Be Someone’s Angel.” In the associated video, we are taught that Jesus Christ “is the Light of the World. This Christmas We can be His angels and fill the world with…

I encourage you to remember and always focus on Jesus Christ. He is our Savior and Redeemer, the “mark” to whom we should look, and our greatest treasure. As you come to Him, you will be rewarded with strength to face life’s challenges, courage to do what is right, and the…

Earlier this month, at the end of the Saturday afternoon session of general conference, I was so enthralled by the children who sang so beautifully, I just wanted to thank each of them individually. This picture was captured of my attempt to do that. Unfortunately, I didn’t get…

The testimonies of the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Saints in Honduras run deep. Honduras was named so by Christopher Columbus because "hondo" in Spanish means "deep." This depth of faith and faithfulness of the people who live there is the reason the Lord…

Jesus Christ wants nothing more than for us to repent and come unto Him so that He can justify and sanctify us. In this desire, He is relentless and unwavering.

The Savior’s job is to heal. Our job is to love—to love and minister in such a way that others are drawn to Jesus Christ. Let us bring all our compassion, empathy, and love as we interact with those around us. President Russell M. Nelson has taught that those who are struggling…

I had the opportunity to speak at a conference of the Utah Coalition Against Pornography (UCAP) at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, May 4th.  UCAP brings together people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to help those affected by pornography. I…

The Savior’s job is to heal. Our job is to love—to love and minister in such a way that others are drawn to Jesus Christ. Let us bring all our compassion, empathy, and love as we interact with those around us. President Russell M. Nelson has taught that those who are struggling…

Because Jesus Christ endured the infinite atoning sacrifice, He empathizes perfectly with us. The marks in the palms of His hands continually remind Him of you and your circumstances. Jesus Christ overcame the world and “absorbed” all unfairness. Because of Him, we can have…

It was most sobering to visit the Choeung Ek Genocidal Center in Cambodia. I’m grateful the Kingdom of Cambodia shows and remembers what occurred during the Cambodian genocide in the 1970s to respect and honor those who were killed.      An important question is, does the…

At the Samdech Euv Samdech Mé Referral Hospital in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has partnered with leaders of the hospital to help increase the level and quality of care they are able to provide. The healthcare providers here are deeply…