Resource Guide for Young Women Manual 2
The following resources may be used to supplement, but not replace, lessons 25–49 in 2001.

Lesson 25: The Law of Sacrifice

James E. Faust, “The Price of Discipleship,” Ensign, Apr. 1999, 2–4.

M. Russell Ballard, “The Law of Sacrifice,” Ensign, Oct. 1998, 6–13.

Laury Livsey, “Time Off for Good Behavior,” New Era, May 1997, 12–14.

“I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go,” Hymns, no. 270.

Lesson 26: The Sacrament

Henry B. Eyring, “That We May Be One,” Ensign, May 1998, 66–68.

Dallin H. Oaks, “The Aaronic Priesthood and the Sacrament,” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 37–40.

Melissa Ransom, “Amazed,” New Era, July 1998, 9.

Lesson 27: Strengthening Testimony through Obedience

Gordon B. Hinckley, “Building Your Testimony,” New Era, Apr. 1999, 4–7.

“‘Ye May Know That He Is,’” Ensign, Feb. 1997, 31.

Valerie Munns, “Feed the Flame,” New Era, July 1997, 15.

“I Believe in Christ,” Hymns, no. 134.

Lesson 28: Agency

James E. Faust, “On the Edge,” New Era, Feb. 1997, 4–8.

Sharon G. Larsen, “Agency—A Blessing and a Burden,” Ensign, Nov. 1999, 11–13.

“Q&A: My youth leaders at church say we should follow the For the Strength of Youth booklet. Isn’t it taking away our free agency when they tell us what to do all the time?” New Era, Sept. 1997, 16–18.

“Choose the Right,” Hymns, no. 239.

Lesson 29: Exaltation

James E. Faust, “‘Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart,’” Ensign, May 1998, 17–20.

Russell M. Nelson, “Don’t Go Overboard!” New Era, Mar. 1998, 4–7.

Alexander B. Morrison, “Life—the Gift Each Is Given,” Ensign, Dec. 1998, 14–19.

Lesson 30: Strengthening Testimony through Service

H. David Burton, “‘Go, and Do Thou Likewise,’” Ensign, May 1997, 75–77.

Laury Livsey, “I, Too, Must Give,” New Era, Oct. 1998, 20–25.

Kathi Jo Gardner, “My Sunday Job,” New Era, Mar. 1999, 9.

“Have I Done Any Good?” Hymns, no. 223.

Lesson 31: The Law of the Land

L. Tom Perry, “Youth of the Noble Birthright,” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 73–75.

M. Russell Ballard, “Standing for Truth and Right,” Ensign, Nov. 1997, 37–40.

Mauro Properzi, “Ready to Die?” New Era, Apr. 1997, 44–45.

Lesson 32: The Importance of Life

Russell M. Nelson, “We Are Children of God,” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 85–87.

Sarah Barton, “Simple as a Sunset,” New Era, Feb. 1997, 49.

Kevin Holgate, “Bonnie’s Song,” New Era, Dec. 1997, 12–15.

“I Am a Child of God,” Hymns, no. 301.

Lesson 33: The Sacred Power of Procreation

Gordon B. Hinckley, “Pure in Heart,” New Era, July 1999, 4–7.

Jeffrey R. Holland, “Personal Purity,” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 75–78.

Vanessa Moodie, “What a Blessing,” New Era, Nov. 1999, 34–36.

Lesson 34: Hold Fast to the Lord’s Standards

Gordon B. Hinckley, “A Chosen Generation,” New Era, Jan. 1999, 4–7.

Robert D. Hales, “Return with Honor,” Ensign, June 1999, 6–13.

L. Aldin Porter, “‘But We Heeded Them Not,’” Ensign, Aug. 1998, 6–9.

“The Iron Rod,” Hymns, no. 274.

Lesson 35: Wise Choices

Richard G. Scott, “Do What Is Right,” Ensign, June 1997, 51–55.

Joseph B. Wirthlin, “The Time to Prepare,” Ensign, May 1998, 14–16.

Rebecca Watson, “The Big Question,” New Era, Jan. 1999, 8–10.

Lesson 36: Honesty

James E. Faust, “Climb High,” New Era, June 1997, 4–8.

Sheldon F. Child, “As Good As Our Bond,” Ensign, May 1997, 29–30.

Tamara Leatham Bailey, “Building Integrity,” New Era, July 1999, 15.

Lesson 37: Maintaining Chastity through Righteous Living

James E. Faust, “How Near to the Angels,” New Era, Mar. 1999, 4–7.

Jeffrey R. Holland, “Personal Purity,” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 75–78.

“What Prophets and Apostles Teach about Chastity and Fidelity,” Ensign, Oct. 1998, 38–49.

Lesson 38: Physical Health

Joe J. Christensen, “I Resolve,” New Era, Jan. 1998, 4–8.

Virginia R. Scott, “Crossing the Finish Line,” Ensign, Oct. 1997, 69.

“FYI: Picture Yourself, a Picture of Health,” New Era, Jan. 1997, 34–35.

Lesson 39: Preventing Disease

Rodney Turner, “I Have a Question: Where can I find accurate information on nutrition that is not faddish or inconsistent with Word of Wisdom guidelines?” Ensign, Feb. 1996, 64–65.

Lesson 40: Self-Mastery

Joe J. Christensen, “I Resolve,” New Era, Jan. 1998, 4–8.

Richard J. Maynes, “A Celestial Connection to Your Teenage Years,” Ensign, Nov. 1997, 30–31.

Denise Lindberg, “Count on the Values,” New Era, Nov. 1999, 8–10.

“Be Thou Humble,” Hymns, no. 130.

Lesson 41: Optimism

James E. Faust, “Hope, an Anchor of the Soul,” Ensign, Nov. 1999, 59–61.

Marlin K. Jensen, “How to Be Happy,” New Era, Aug. 1999, 4–7.

Jack H. Goaslind, “Look to the Future with Optimism,” Ensign, Apr. 1997, 22–27.

Lesson 42: Gratitude and Appreciation

Gordon T. Watts, “A Grateful Heart,” New Era, Sept. 1999, 4–7.

Marissa D. Thompson, “Count Your Blessings,” New Era, Oct. 1997, 39.

“With a Grateful Heart,” Ensign, Aug. 1999, 53.

“For the Beauty of the Earth,” Hymns, no. 92.

Lesson 43: Wise Use of Leisure Time

Gordon B. Hinckley, “Life’s Obligations,” Ensign, Feb. 1999, 2–5.

Rex D. Pinegar, “Measuring Up,” New Era, June 1999, 4–7.

“Beat Summertime Boredom,” New Era, Aug. 1999, 37.

Lesson 44: Developing Talents

Jack H. Goaslind, “Look to the Future with Optimism,” Ensign, Apr. 1997, 22–27.

Marissa D. Thompson, “Unearthing Your Talents,” New Era, Sept. 1998, 47.

Mary Ellen Smoot, “Come, Let Us Walk in the Light of the Lord,” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 89–91.

Lesson 45: Participating in Cultural Arts

Larry A. Hiller, “Curtain Call,” New Era, Oct. 1997, 28–33.

Paul Pollei, “At Home with Music,” Ensign, Apr. 1999, 55.

Shanna Ghaznavi, “Stars under the Sky,” New Era, July 1999, 20–25.

Lesson 46: Financial Responsibility

Joe J. Christensen, “Greed, Selfishness, and Overindulgence,” Ensign, May 1999, 9–11.

April Anderson Gohier, “Paid in Full,” New Era, Jan. 1998, 48–49.

“Teaching Teens about Credit,” Ensign, Dec. 1998, 61.

Lesson 47: An Uplifting Environment

“Excerpts from Recent Addresses of President Gordon B. Hinckley,” Ensign, July 1999, 72–73.

“Q&A: Videos are a problem for my friends and me. We often seem to be renting videos we have to turn off and take back. Is there some way we can make good decisions about which movies to watch?” New Era, Feb. 1998, 16–18.

Carol B. Thomas, “Spiritual Power of Our Baptism,” Ensign, May 1999, 91–93.

Lesson 48: Communication Skills in Leadership

Jeffrey R. Holland, “‘A Teacher Come from God,’” Ensign, May 1998, 25–27.

Janet Thomas, “Are We Having Fun Yet?” New Era, May 1998, 20–25.

Earl Stowell, “My Best Calling Ever,” Ensign, Aug. 1997, 68–69.

Lesson 49: Valuing and Encouraging People with Disabilities

Thomas S. Monson, “Think to Thank,” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 17–20.

Jon B. Fish, “I Have a Question: My husband does not read very well and may have a learning disability. What can we do?” Ensign, Mar. 1999, 66.

Linda A. Peterson, “My Kind of Hero,” New Era, Mar. 1999, 26–27.