YM Lesson 39: Missionary Work through Example

M. Russell Ballard, "The Essential Role of Member Missionary Work," Ensign, May 2003, 37 - September 26, 2006

We must prepare ourselves to assist the missionaries in finding those of our Heavenly Father's children who will embrace the message of the Restoration. Brothers and sisters, Easter is a time when the Christian world focuses on and rejoices in the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus...

YM Lesson 38: Magnifying the Calling of an Aaronic Priesthood Holder

David B. Haight, "Growing into the Priesthood," Ensign, May 2003, 43 - September 19, 2006

Priesthood is the power and authority delegated to man by our Heavenly Father. The authority and majesty of it are beyond our comprehension. What a tremendous sight to look out at this Conference Center filled to capacity and think of the buildings all over the world filled with the...

YM Lesson 37: The Priesthood of Aaron

Gordon B. Hinckley, "Words of the Prophet: `Upon You My Fellow Servants,' " New Era, May 2002, 4 - September 12, 2006

What do John's words mean for you? Here's some of what President Hinckley has had to say about the Aaronic Priesthood and its restoration. What a wonderful thing is the priesthood of God. There is nothing to compare with it. It is received only by the laying on of hands by those in authority...

YM Lesson 36: Testimony

M. Russell Ballard, "Pure Testimony," Ensign, Nov. 2004, 40 - September 05, 2006

Testimony--real testimony, born of the Spirit and confirmed by the Holy Ghost--changes lives. --M. Russell Ballard I recently returned from an assignment in Asia where we met with faithful Saints and missionaries. One meeting was in a metropolitan area where we have approximately 14,000 Church...

YM Lesson 35: The Sacrament

Russell M. Nelson, "Worshiping at Sacrament Meeting," Ensign, Aug. 2004, 25 - August 29, 2006

Sacrament meetings can be planned and conducted to help us remember the Lord and His Atonement. Bishoprics and branch presidencies have many responsibilities that can be delegated. But they cannot delegate responsibility for sacrament meetings. Generally, they preside and are thus...

YM Lesson 34: Obedience

R. Conrad Schultz, "Faith Obedience," Ensign, May 2002, 29 - August 25, 2006

"Faith obedience" is a matter of trust. The question is simple: Do we trust our Heavenly Father? Do we trust our prophets? In this world in which we live, things are not always what they appear to be. We sometimes are unaware of the powerful forces pulling on us. Appearances can be very...

YM Lesson 33: Scripture Study

Henry B. Eyring, "A Discussion on Scripture Study," Ensign, July 2005, 22 - August 15, 2006

Elder Henry B. Eyring of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shares thoughts and insights about the importance of scripture study in individual spiritual growth. How has scripture study benefited you personally? Elder Eyring: Throughout my life, the scriptures have been a way for God to...

YM Lesson 32: Tithing

Spencer W. Kimball, "Will a Man Rob God?" New Era, Mar. 2002, 42 - August 08, 2006

The law of tithing is for the blessing and protection of the Lord's people. It is our honor and privilege to live this great law. --Spencer W. Kimball I remember as a youth walking with my mother up the dusty road to the bishop's house in a day when we often paid tithing from our animals and...

YM Lesson 31: Continue in Prayer and Fasting

Carl B. Pratt, "The Blessings of a Proper Fast," Ensign, Nov. 2004, 47 - July 27, 2006

I fear ... that too many of us are either not fasting on fast day or we are doing so in a lackadaisical manner. Brethren, I hope you noticed this morning, as President Hinckley prepared to announce the names of two new Apostles, he spoke of fasting and praying to know the Lord's will....

YM Lesson 29: The Eternal Family

M. Russell Ballard, "What Matters Most Is What Lasts Longest," Ensign, Nov. 2005, 41 - July 25, 2006

As your leaders, we call upon members of the Church everywhere to put family first and to identify specific ways to strengthen their individual families. --M. Russell Ballard Several of the Brethren and I recently visited a few of the refugee centers in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas where...

YM Lesson 28: Respect for Womanhood

M. Russell Ballard, "Women of Righteousness," Ensign, Apr. 2002, 66 - July 24, 2006

More than ever we need women of faith, virtue, vision, and charity who can hear and who will respond to the voice of the Lord. My topic is something that is very close to my heart. I have been married to Sister Ballard for 50 years. The greatest day in my life was the day I met Barbara Bowen....

YM Lesson 27: Reverence

"Idea List: More Than Silence," New Era, July 2002, 9 - July 23, 2006

Elder M. Russell Ballard, of the Quorum of the Twelve, defines reverence as "a profound respect mingled with love and awe. Other words that add to our understanding of reverence include gratitude, honor, veneration, and admiration" (Ensign, May 1988, 57). If we respect and love God, it will show. Here are some ideas from young women in Merced, California, on how to show reverence in our thoughts and behavior.

YM Lesson 26: Do Good on the Sabbath

Earl C. Tingey, "Establishing Eternal Patterns," Ensign, Oct. 2004, 32 - July 22, 2006

Keep the Sabbath day holy. Now is the time to put in place a habit that will become your pattern for the rest of your life. The pattern of the Sabbath day was clearly established in the Ten Commandments. Sabbath Day Keep the Sabbath day holy. Now is the time to put in place a habit that...

YM Lesson 25: Forgiveness

Gordon B. Hinckley, "Forgiveness," Ensign, Nov. 2005, 81 - July 21, 2006

Somehow forgiveness, with love and tolerance, accomplishes miracles that can happen in no other way. --Gordon B. Hinckley My dear brothers and sisters, I thank my Father in Heaven that He has prolonged my life to be a part of these challenging times. I thank Him for the opportunity of...

YM Lesson 24: Christ-Centered Repentance

Jay E. Jensen, "Do You Know How to Repent?" New Era, Nov. 1999, 4 - June 13, 2006

Sometime in your life you need to visit Gethsemane; and when you have been there, you'll understand what repentance is. --Jay E. Jensen Twenty years ago my bishop was interviewing me for my temple recommend. Because I was a member of a stake presidency, I knew all the temple recommend...

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