REXBURG—In the first BYU-Idaho devotional of the Spring 2026 semester, President Alvin F. Meredith III and Sister Jennifer E. Meredith talked about becoming peacemakers and the importance of family relations.
Their messages serve as guides and reminders that the greatest joys come from following the Savior.
In an interview with BYU-Idaho Radio, President Meredith said he tries to expound on the teachings of the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
“We feel it’s very important for us in our roles to be a prophetic echo to teach the things that President Oaks taught,” President Meredith said.
In hismost recent talk at the Church’s general conference this month, President Oaks invited members of the Church to be peacemakers.
President Meredith hopes the students will not only avoid contention but look for opportunities to strengthen and uplift one another.
Sister Jennifer E. Meredith focused her message on building intentional families. She shared a family tradition of waking up their kids on the day of their baptisms to drive to the temple to see the sunrise.
“Upon arriving, [President Meredith] walked them to the temple doors to see smiling temple workers dressed in white standing inside,” Sister Meredith said. “Then, they watched the sun rise, discussing how baptism is like a new dawn. It was a truly memorable morning.”
These sacred experiences helped strengthen their family bonds. In her talk, she shared the influence their family culture has on her life.
“I invite you to be intentional in following the prophet’s counsel to establish traditions and habits that will unite and strengthen your families now and in the future,” she said.