All These Things Shall Be Added Unto You & What Matters Most | President and Sister Kauwe

President John S.K. Kauwe III and Sister Monica S. Kauwe
University President and First Lady
Brigham Young University–Hawaii Devotional (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)

President John S.K. Kauwe III and Sister Monica S. Kauwe address BYUH students.

Monica S. Kauwe encourages students to focus on what truly matters by aligning their actions with Christ’s teachings. She shares advice from Elder Bednar to prioritize purpose and highlights the importance of making time for key commitments like prayer and scripture study. Sister Kauwe reminds students that by trusting God and following Christ’s example, they can find peace and purpose, even amid life’s challenges, knowing they are in God’s hands.

"We are in God’s hands. He knows that we are not perfect, He knows that this life is hard. He understands that we may feel inadequate, fearful, and even frustrated at times. But He is with us. We are in His hands."
–Monica S. Kauwe

Following Sister Kauwe’s remarks, President Kauwe speaks, urging BYU–Hawaii students to live consecrated lives by fully embracing the Honor Code and aligning their actions with God’s will. He highlights the importance of personal integrity, supporting one another, and avoiding the temptation to live on the edge of standards. President Kauwe concludes by testifying that consecration brings blessings, spiritual growth, and protection.

“Consecrated living brings safety and blessings as we navigate this life.”
–President John S.K. Kauwe III

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President John S.K. Kauwe III has served as the president of Brigham Young University–Hawaii since July 2020. He was sustained as an Area Seventy in April 2024. President Kauwe holds degrees from Brigham Young University and Washington University in St. Louis. As a Biology professor at BYU Provo, he previously chaired the Biology Department and was Dean of Graduate Studies. His research focuses on the genetic basis of Alzheimer’s disease and includes over 100 peer-reviewed publications. President Kauwe and his wife, Monica, have five children.

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