Young Women
YW Lesson 29: The Second Coming
We need to make ... spiritual preparation for the events prophesied at the time of the Second Coming. --Dallin H. Oaks In modern revelation we have the promise that if we are prepared we need not fear (see D&C 38:30). I was introduced to that principle 60 years ago this summer when I became a...
YW Lesson 28: Resisting Sin
As you continue to center your mind and heart in [the Lord], He will help you have a rich and full life no matter what happens in the world around you. --Richard G. Scott Excellent suggestions to combat the deteriorating world environment have been given in this conference. As a prophet of God,...
YW Lesson 27: Scripture Study
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...
YW Lesson 26: Testimony
Of all the things for which I feel grateful ... , one stands out preeminently. That is a living testimony of Jesus Christ. Now it becomes my opportunity to say a few words, my brothers and sisters. I am overwhelmed with feelings of thanksgiving this morning. I feel so richly blessed of the...
YW Lesson 24: Prayer and Meditation
In this day of computers, phones, and pagers, people communicate with one another better than ever before. Even so, good communication is often lacking. Recently while visiting a nursing care facility, I spoke with a woman about her family. She told me that she had three sons, two of whom visit her regularly.
YW Lesson 23: Forgiveness
We may have much that worries us, and we may find many reasons to be concerned. Yet, as President Spencer W. Kimball (1895-1985) observed, peace and the Savior's doctrine of forgiveness are inseparably connected: "The essence ... of forgiveness is that it brings peace to the previously anxious, restless, frustrated, perhaps tormented soul." --Cecil O. Samuelson
YW Lesson 22: Repentance
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...
YW Lesson 21: A Righteous Example Influences Others
Tonight we have been inspired by the stirring messages of the general presidency of the Relief Society of the Church. Their plea that all of us be steadfast and immovable is wise counsel, that we might meet the turbulence of our times and indeed be citadels of constancy midst a sea of change. --Thomas S. Monson
YM Lesson 21: Pure Thoughts, Clean Language
Our thoughts, even fleeting ones, can seem an insignificant part of our day. But, in reality, our thoughts eventually determine our characters. Proverbs 23:7 [Prov. 23:7] says, "For as [a man] thinketh in his heart, so is he." And, for those who are striving to be like the Savior, being pure in heart and mind is a must. Here are some helpful tips from the New Era and New Era readers on how to keep your thoughts pure:
YW Lesson 20: Reach Out to Others
If we are truly disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, we will reach out with love and understanding to all of our neighbors at all times, particularly in times of need. --M. Russell Ballard It may very well have been a beautiful, crisp autumn day like this. The Savior was sitting, teaching some...
YW Lesson 19: Personal Records
Family history work has the power to do something for the dead. It has an equal power to do something to the living. Family history work of Church members has a refining, spiritualizing, tempering influence on those who are engaged in it. They understand that they are tying their family together, their living family here with those who have gone before. --Boyd K. Packer
YW Lesson 18: Temple Marriage--Requirement for Eternal Family Life
Every man who truly loves a woman and every woman who truly loves a man hopes and dreams that their companionship will last forever. But marriage is a covenant sealed by authority. If that authority is of the state alone, it will endure only while the state has jurisdiction, and that jurisdiction ends with death. But add to the authority of the state the power of the endowment given by Him who overcame death, and that companionship will endure beyond life if the parties to the marriage live worthy of the promise. --Gordon B. Hinckley
YM Lesson 18: The Word of Wisdom
When I was investigating the gospel before my baptism at age 15, I learned about the Word of Wisdom, as revealed to the Prophet Joseph Smith in 1833 (see D&C 89). I took it upon myself to obey this commandment as a sign of my obedience to God, despite any social pressure I might face. --Masayuki Nakano
YM Lesson 17: Personal Journals
"But a journal isn't just for people in the future; it also has value now, for you. Your journal can be one of your best friends. When there's no one else you can talk to, you can tell it to your journal. Share with your journal all your joys, hopes, and successes. But also share with it your frustrations, problems, and failures. Writing about your problems can help you come up with solutions as you think through them. As you express your thoughts in writing, your journal can also help you make difficult decisions, get rid of anger, think clearly when you're confused, and understand yourself better." --Jeffrey S. McClellan
YW 17: The Purpose of Covenants and Ordinances
"What should you expect when going to the temple for the first time? You will find an atmosphere of peace, tranquility, and a reverence found nowhere else on the face of the earth. Friendly, helpful temple workers will greet you and guide you every step of the way. In addition, you are permitted to have with you a personal escort. This may be a relative or close friend--where possible a father for brethren or a mother for sisters." --F. David Stanley
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