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Connections Magazine 2025

Said by a Student

Throughout the year, we love asking students to share about their faith and their BYU experience—whether on a Christmas tree ornament or a sticky note. Here’s what some of them had to say.

Christmas: Testimonies of the Savior

"Jesus is my refuge from life’s storms."

"He is my best friend! He can get me through anything."

"Christ is the Healer. When you’re hurting, find His mercy and He will fix every piece of your heart."

"Christ sees me for who I am and who I can become, and He helps me get there too."

"Jesus is my constant during the unknown."

"He was born for us, lived for us, and died for us. He continues to save me every day."

"The Savior has literally saved my life. I owe Him everything."

"I know with Him I have no need to fear."

"Jesus loves me even if I fail."

"Christ is always the answer."

"Jesus unlocks the impossible."

Easter: Holy Week Thoughts

"I can continue to get out of my comfort zone in dating and find peace in Christ while I push forward."

"Family history work exists only because of Jesus. He is the reason for families."

"Every individual is known personally and loved infinitely by God."

"Because of Him, I can have joy despite my circumstances and I can have it abundantly!"

"I’ve been able to repent and understand my divine worth is not a condition of my actions."

"Because of Jesus Christ and His Atonement, I look at myself and others as individuals who are profoundly loved."

"Forgiving frees me of malice, allowing me to move on past hurt."

"Through Christ, I am no longer bound to the pain of the past."

"He knows me. He loves me still. And I love Him."

Graduation: Favorite BYU Memories

"Learning about how I can make a difference for good in the world."

"Giving a guy a tour of campus. I ended up marrying him."

"Going on top of the Kimball Tower!"

"I absolutely loved attending devotionals, especially when President Worthen was released and bore his testimony. He and President Reese give me examples to look up to."

"Taking my son with me to floral design."

"Making crepes in Paris on a fashion and design study abroad."

"Learning how intertwined human development is with the gospel."

"Volunteering at Y-Serve."

"Presenting my research at the Mary Lou Fulton Mentored Student Research Conference!"

"Lunch with my sisters between classes in the JFSB."

"Working with the Navajo Nation for urban planning."

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