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The World Is God’s Home, and Christ Is God’s Homecoming: Reflections on Isaiah 60
In this reflection on Isaiah 60, Rosalynde Welch explores homecoming as a scriptural image for the gathering of Israel, the Savior’s return, and God’s desire to dwell among his people. Tracing seven moments of divine presence—from Eden to the Restoration—she invites readers to see the world as God’s home and Christ as its homecoming.
“Feast upon This Fruit” with Laura C. Bridgewater (September 25, 2026)
In this Wonder of Scripture lecture, Laura Bridgewater reflects on Alma’s metaphor of planting and nourishing the word of God. Drawing on Alma 32 and the tree-of-life vision, she explores why spiritual growth takes time, how patience is part of the experiment, and how quiet answers to prayer reveal God’s love.
Call for Applications: University Fellowships at the Maxwell Institute
Current BYU faculty in Provo with Continuing Faculty Status are invited to apply for two-year, full-time research fellowships beginning September 1, 2027. Applications are due October 12, 2026.
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Annual Neal A. Maxwell Lecture with Elder Dale G. Renlund
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Tuesday, October 13
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