"Is There Hope Smiling Brightly Before Us?" | Kevin Schlag
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Published 2024-04-09
Operations Vice President of Brigham Young University–Hawaii
Brigham Young University–Hawaii Devotional (April 08, 2024)
Kevin Schlag reminds students of the importance of hope found through Christ. He encourages young adults to move forward optimistically, aligning their lives with the will of God. His message teaches about the intertwined relationship between faith and hope, highlighting how they support each other.
"Sometimes our bright hope dims because of challenges or failures. But as we press forward, especially with a steadfastness in Christ, we persevere." -Kevin Schlag
Kevin Schlag’s full transcript of his speech, “Is There Hope Smiling Brightly Before Us?”, can be found at: speeches.byuh.edu/devotionals/is-there-hope-smilin…
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Kevin Schlag served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the France Bordeaux Mission, later moving to French Guiana and finishing in Martinique. Post-mission, Kevin attended BYU in Provo, where he met his wife and graduated with a Communications degree. In 1996, he joined BYU-Hawaii as the advisor for the school newspaper, Ke Alaka’i. He transitioned to the university's webmaster and now serves as the Operations Vice President. Kevin has lived in Hawaii with his growing family since 1996 and has been actively involved in community service, including roles on the Laie Community Association board and as stake president of the Laie North Stake.
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All Comments (6)
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What a great talk. I need this while I'm struggling through a divorce. I feel like I know how to have hope now. Very well said
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Thank you for this talk on Hope. I need a little more hope for someone dear in my life who calls himself Hope. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏼
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Nani talk! Mahalo nui loa 🧡🤙🏽🧡
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😊😊😊
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For the record I always thought you were a very good student, also always kind.
