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podcasts. This devotional address entitled,

The Family is Ordained of God, was given on September 23rd of 2025 by Ronald A. Razband,

then a member of the quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Brothers and sisters, these are sobering times.

A few weeks ago, we witnessed the peace and purpose of university's study violently disrupted by an evil act right next door in this very valley.

We send our love, prayers, and warmest wishes to our friends at UVU and elsewhere.

The First Presidency, prophets, seers, and revelators of our time,

who are also the chairman of the Board of Trustees for BYU have addressed the tragic act with this statement.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints condemns horrific acts of violence worldwide,

including the recent assassination in Utah.

We affirm our repeated calls to seek peace and unity, despite our differences.

Jesus Christ teaches us to love one another, that hate is wrong and that human life is sacred.

We urge all to reject violence and instead build understanding, recognizing

that we are all children of God. We must treat one another with more dignity, compassion,

and respect. As we mourn with those who have experienced lost and care for those living in fear of conflict,

we call upon people everywhere to build communities of greater kindness and love.

So right here, right now, commit your heart, your hands, your mind, and strength

to follow their inspired counsel.

You can be the light that shineth in darkness, the light that reflects the love of Jesus Christ for all,

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