Young Women Manual 2 (Use to update and enrich your lessons.)

Lesson 1: Drawing Closer to Jesus Christ

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

“That We Might Know Thee,” President James E. Faust, Ensign, Jan. 1999, 2–5.

“Come unto Me,” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Ensign, Apr. 1998, 16–23.

“Lord, I Would Follow Thee,” Hymns, no. 220.

Lesson 2: Spiritual Gifts

“Hitting the Mark,” Elder F. Enzio Busche, New Era, Oct. 1997, 4–8.

“Making Faith a Reality,” Janette Hales Beckham, Ensign, Nov. 1997, 75–76.

Visiting teaching messages, Ensign, 1997 (January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, December).

Lesson 3: Building the Kingdom of God

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

“True at All Times,” Elder F. Melvin Hammond, New Era, Feb. 1999, 46–49.

“The Kingdom’s Perfecting Pathway,” Elder Dale E. Miller, Ensign, May 1998, 29–30.

“Let Us All Press On,” Hymns, no. 243.

Lesson 4: Obeying Commandments Helps Us Fulfill Our Divine Roles

“How Near to the Angels,” President James E. Faust, Ensign, May 1998, 95–97.

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

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

“Keep the Commandments,” Hymns, no. 303.

Lesson 5: Home Environment

“Building Your Eternal Home,” President Thomas S. Monson, Ensign, Oct. 1999, 2–5.

“Discovering Me in Motherhood,” Janet Drake Lanoy, Ensign, Mar. 1999, 53–54.

“Turning Hearts to the Family,” Margaret D. Nadauld, Ensign, May 1998, 89–91.

“Home Can Be a Heaven on Earth,” Hymns, no. 298.

Lesson 6: Sharing Work in the Home

“One Link Still Holds,” Elder Vaughn J. Featherstone, Ensign, Nov. 1999, 13–16.

“Growing Together,” Jeanette Waite Bennett, New Era, Oct. 1999, 20–25.

“Carrying On,” Janna Nielsen, New Era, Oct. 1997, 12–15.

“Today, While the Sun Shines,” Hymns, no. 229.

Lesson 7: Living in Love and Harmony

“Love at Home,” President Gordon B. Hinckley, New Era, Oct. 1999, 4–7.

“Building Your Eternal Home,” President Thomas S. Monson, Ensign, Oct. 1999, 2–5.

“Young Women—Titles of Liberty,” Sharon G. Larsen, Ensign, May 1998, 93–94.

“Love at Home,” Hymns, no. 294.

Lesson 8: Improving Communication Skills

“4:00 A.M. Ice Cream,” Nettie Hunsaker Francis, New Era, Aug. 1998, 34–36.

“Mealtime, Family Time,” Janene Wolsey Baadsgaard, Ensign, Sept. 1998, 22–27.

“Heart to Heart,” Wendell P. Droubay, Ensign, June 1997, 56–59.

“Let Us Oft Speak Kind Words,” Hymns, no. 232.

Lesson 9: A Young Woman as a Peacemaker in Her Home

“Agency and Anger,” Elder Lynn G. Robbins, Ensign, May 1998, 80–81.

“Q&A: It seems that my brothers and sisters and I fight all the time. … How can I spend eternity with people I don’t get along with?” New Era, Jan. 1999, 16–18.

“Cutting Out Cutting Remarks,” Alice E. Workman, Ensign, Sept. 1999, 73.

“Scatter Sunshine,” Hymns, no. 230.

Lesson 10: The Priesthood: A Great Blessing

“Priesthood and the Home,” Elder D. Lee Tobler, Ensign, May 1999, 43–44.

“Strike from the Sky,” Helen Glissmeyer, New Era, May 1999, 46–49.

“The Incomparable Blessings of the Priesthood,” Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, Ensign, Oct. 1997, 44–51.

“God of Power, God of Right,” Hymns, no. 20.

Lesson 11: Appreciating the Bishop

“The Shepherds of the Flock,” President Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, May 1999, 51–53.

“The Bishop and His Counselors,” President Boyd K. Packer, Ensign, May 1999, 57–63.

“Bishop, Help!” Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Ensign, May 1997, 22–24.

Lesson 12: Fathers’ Blessings

“Inspirational Thoughts: Blessing of the Priesthood,” President Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, Aug. 1997, 2–7 (4).

“What It Means to Be a Daughter of God,” President James E. Faust, Ensign, Nov. 1999, 100–102.

“Leaving Home,” Caroline Hinckley, New Era, May 1999, 35.

Lesson 13: Patriarchal Blessings

“A Revelation for You,” Elder Richard D. Allred, New Era, Nov. 1998, 46–48.

“Twice Blessed,” Daniel Thomas Brady, New Era, Aug. 1999, 11.

“The Abrahamic Covenant,” S. Michael Wilcox, Ensign, Jan. 1998, 42–48.

Lesson 14: The Blessings of the Temple

“Temple Blessings: On Earth and in Eternity,” First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Ensign, June 1997, 6–8.

“The Temple: The Place for You,” President Carlos E. Asay, New Era, Mar. 1997, 4–8.

“And What Have You Learned?” Lael J. Woodbury, Ensign, Jan. 2000, 65–66.

“Holy Temples on Mount Zion,” Hymns, no. 289.

Lesson 15: Temple Marriage

“Receive the Temple Blessings,” Elder Richard G. Scott, Ensign, May 1999, 25–27.

“Marriage in the Lord’s Way,” Elder Cree-L Kofford, part 1, Ensign, June 1998, 6–12; part 2,Ensign, July 1998, 14–23.

“Marriage Prep 101,” Brad Wilcox, New Era, Oct. 1999, 30–33.

“Families Can Be Together Forever,” Hymns, no. 300.

Lesson 16: Journals

“Comfort from My Mother’s Journal,” Laura Mackay, Ensign, Jan. 2000, 62.

“Why Write It?” Brad Wilcox, Ensign, Sept. 1999, 56–57.

“In Black and White,” Lisa M. Grover, New Era, Jan. 1998, 12–14.

Lesson 17: Keeping Family History Records

“Bridges and Eternal Keepsakes,” Elder Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Ensign, May 1999, 83–85.

“Do This Each Year?” Norma Chapin, Ensign, Feb. 2000, 62.

“Family History: A Work of Love,” Mary Ellen Smoot, Ensign, Mar. 1999, 14–18.

“Turn Your Hearts,” Hymns, no. 291.

Lesson 18: A Heritage of Righteous Traditions

“Strengthening Families: Our Sacred Duty,” Elder Robert D. Hales, Ensign, May 1999, 32–34.

“Teaching Family Members Righteous Principles,”Ensign, April 1999, 70.

“Drawing Together,” Janna Nielsen/Lisa M. Grover, New Era, Jan. 1998, 20–25.

Lesson 19: Preparing to Teach Others

“Testimony,” President Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, May 1998, 69–71.

“Receive Truth,” Elder L. Tom Perry, Ensign, Nov. 1997, 60–62.

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

“Called to Serve,” Hymns, no. 249.

Lesson 20: Sharing the Gospel

“A Spiritual Adventure,” Elder David B. Haight, New Era, June 2000, 6–9.

“Friendship: A Gospel Principle,” Elder Marlin K. Jensen, Ensign, May 1999, 64–65.

“Sweet Rewards of Missionary Work,” Emory and Kathy Cook, Ensign, Feb. 1999, 71.

“Go Forth with Faith,” Hymns, no. 263.

Lesson 21: Sustaining Missionaries through Letters

“Q&A: My boyfriend just left on his mission. … How can I support him without making him homesick?” New Era, Feb. 1997, 16–18.

Lesson 22: Counseling with the Lord

“Fear Not; Only Believe,” President Gordon B. Hinckley, New Era, Jan. 2000, 4–7 (6).

“Personal Revelation,” Elder L. Lionel Kendrick, Ensign, Sept. 1999, 6–13.

“The Prophet Prayed with Us,” Ferren L. Christensen, Ensign, Mar. 2000, 61–62.

“Sweet Hour of Prayer,” Hymns, no. 142.

Lesson 23: Fasting Brings Blessings

“Fast Offerings: Blessings We Give, Blessings We Receive,” Neil K. Newell, Ensign, Oct. 1998, 16–21 (18–19).

“Real Team Spirit,” Floy Daun Mackay, Ensign, Sept. 1998, 62–63.

“I Have a Question: How can we teach the law of the fast to our children … ?” Sterling C. Hilton, Ensign, Jan. 1997, 66–67.

“Bless Our Fast, We Pray,” Hymns, no. 138.

Lesson 24: Revelation in Our Daily Lives

“The Spirit of Revelation,” President Boyd K. Packer, Ensign, Nov. 1999, 23–25.

“Hitting the Mark,” Elder F. Enzio Busche, New Era, Oct. 1997, 4–8.

“Q&A: … How can I tell the difference between my own thoughts … and the inspiration of the Spirit?” New Era, Nov. 1999, 16–18.

“Let the Holy Spirit Guide,” Hymns, no. 143.