By Small and Simple Things with Caleb Preisler

Caleb Preisler joins Unlocking Divinity for a relatable, hope-filled conversation. Fresh home from the France Lyon Mission, Caleb admits that life didn’t unfold exactly as he envisioned. He hoped to serve in the temple frequently and take on more formal service, but the realities of school, family, and a YSA calling stretched his schedule thin. Rather than give up, he learned to magnify small opportunities where he could: inviting friends to FHE and institute, showing up to support a farewell or homecoming, and offering the simple kindnesses that lift a day. 

Caleb shares how he has come to know Jesus Christ primarily through service—watching his family minister, giving blessings with his dad, and doing everyday acts like shoveling driveways. He believes serving as Christ served is the most direct way to feel how the Savior loves His children. When a difficult semester left him tempted to throw in the towel, a reminder from his mission leaders brought clarity: have faith in Jesus Christ, not in the results. That perspective helped him step out of comparison, see his efforts as enough, and trust the Lord with timing and outcomes. 

For Caleb, faith means actively choosing to focus on the Savior even when doubts surface. He closes with a quiet, confident testimony: Christ lives and loves us, and the steady, small and simple efforts we make—offered with faith—are exactly how we come to know Him and become like Him.

Caleb's key's for Unlocking Divinity? 

• Smile
• Magnify your calling
• Find ways to serve where you are