Young Women Lesson 34: Avoiding Dishonesty
Consider replacing the case studies at the beginning of the lesson with a discussion of the blessings that come from being honest. Replace the story of the ice cream with the story of the 25-cent newspaper.
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Young Women Lesson 33: Each Person Is Divine and Eternal
Portions of this talk could be used throughout the lesson. For example, replace the story under the heading “We Should Help Others Feel Loved and Valued” with the story Sister Tanner shares about the young woman in Chile.
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Young Women Lesson 32: Service in the Community
This talk could be used to supplement throughout the lesson. The section about serving in the community could supplement the section “It Is Important for Young Women to Serve in the Community.”
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Young Women Lesson 29: A Change of Heart
Consider using Elder Bednar’s explanation of how a cucumber becomes a pickle to replace the discussion at the beginning of the lesson. Discuss how we need to have a change of heart if we desire to truly follow our Savior. Read more >
Young Women Lesson 28: Consecration and Sacrifice
Consider replacing the story about the Missionary Training Center with the story about Mary Goble. After reading the story, ask how Mary’s sacrifice in crossing the plains brought blessings to her life despite the trials she experienced. Read more >
Young Women Lesson 27: Forgiving Ourselves
Consider selecting appropriate sections from the article about needless guilt and forgiving oneself to supplement the section “Forgiving Ourselves Is an Important Part of Repentance.” Read more >
Young Women Lesson 26: Repentance
You could introduce the lesson with the definitions of repentance from the article. “Repentance Brings Peace and Happiness to Our Lives” could be supplemented by the “Fruits of Repentance” section from the article.
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Young Women Lesson 25: Obedience
by Henry B. Eyring, "Spiritual Preparedness: Start Early and Be Steady"
The great test of life is to see whether we will hearken to and obey God’s commands in the midst of the storms of life.
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Young Women Lesson 24: Agency
by Robert D. Hales, "To Act for Ourselves: The Gift and Blessings of Agency"
Agency used righteously allows light to dispel the darkness and enables us to live with joy and happiness. Read more >
Young Women Lesson 21: Learning to Share the Gospel
by James E. Faust, “Your Light—a Standard to All Nations”
I see the light shining in your faces. That light comes from the Lord, and as you radiate that light, it will bless you and many others.
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Young Women Lesson 19: Heritage
by Jeffrey R. Holland, "To Young Women"
Be a woman of Christ. Cherish your esteemed place in the sight of God. He needs you. This Church needs you. The world needs you. Read more >
Young Women Lesson 16: Temple Endowment
by Henry B. Eyring, “Hearts Bound Together”
When you were baptized, your ancestors looked down on you with hope. … They rejoiced to see one of their descendants make a covenant to find them. Read more >
YW Lesson 15: Blessings of the House of Israel
by Richard G. Hinckley, “Repentance, a Blessing of Membership”
Repentance … is not a harsh principle. … It is kind and merciful. The word means, simply, “to turn,” or to return, to God. Read more >
YW Lesson 14: We Have a Wonderful Legacy
by L. Tom Perry, “The Message of the Restoration”
We declare to the world that the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth. Read more >
YW Lesson 13: The Priesthood Can Bless Families
by James E. Faust, “The Key of the Knowledge of God”
The key of the knowledge of God, administered by those who keep the oath and covenant of the Melchizedek Priesthood, will enable us to come off as the sons of God. Read more >
YW Lesson 12: The Blessings of the Priesthood
by Dallin H. Oaks, “Priesthood Authority in the Family and the Church”
There are many similarities and some differences in the way priesthood authority functions in the family and in the Church. Read more >