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All of these talks can be found on www.lds.org:<\/p>\n

1)\u00a0 What every Elder should know–and every Sister as well:\u00a0 A Primer on Principles of Priesthood Government\u00a0<\/em> Boyd K. Packer, Ensign, February 1993\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Every woman should read this for a clear view of the mechanics of the Priesthood organization.\u00a0 Use it for any lesson you give about the Priesthood and review it often.\u00a0\u00a0It’s our job to know and understand this stuff too.<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0 Women of Righteousness<\/em>\u00a0 M. Russell Ballard, Ensign, April 2002\u00a0\u00a0 You’ll feel great after reading this talk.\u00a0 Women need to know just how valuable we are.<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0 It is Not Good for Man or Woman to Be Alone<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Sheri L. Dew, Liahona, January 2002\u00a0\u00a0 Look for this great quote from Pres. Harold B. Lee, “Pure womanhood plus priesthood means exaltation.”\u00a0 We have to understand this completely.<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0 Our Mighty Errand<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Elaine Cannon, Ensign, November 1979\u00a0\u00a0 Way back in 1979 she told us our errand is influence.<\/p>\n

5)\u00a0 The Relief Society\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 Boyd K. Packer, Ensign, November 1978 & May 1998\u00a0 Pres. Packer has given us two different talks about our organization.\u00a0 Good stuff.<\/p>\n

6)\u00a0\u00a0 Our Sisters from the Beginning\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 Bruce R. McConkie, Ensign, Jan 1979\u00a0\u00a0 This is a great talk where the perfect pattern for marriage is mapped out.<\/p>\n

7)\u00a0 Teach LDS Women Self-Sufficiency<\/em>\u00a0 Barbara B. Smith, Ensign, May 1976\u00a0 We may want to review these directives\u00a0due to our present economy.<\/p>\n

8)\u00a0 Striving Together: Transforming Our Beliefs into Action<\/em>\u00a0 Barbara W. Winder, Ensign, Nov 1984\u00a0 Do our promises compel us to action; should they?<\/p>\n

9)\u00a0 Relief Society Midweek Activities: An Opportunity for Friendship and Growth<\/em>\u00a0 Joan H. Child, Ensign, Mar 1987\u00a0 More ideas<\/p>\n

10) “One Thing Needful”: Becoming Women of Greater Faith in Christ\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 Patricia T. Holland, Ensign, Oct 1987\u00a0 We have a divine female role model<\/p>\n

11) “Relief Society–Its Promise and Potential”\u00a0<\/em> Spencer W. Kimball, Ensign, Mar 1976\u00a0 He tells us what our greatest potential is<\/p>\n

12) “The Women of God”\u00a0<\/em> Neal A. Maxwell, Ensign, May 1978\u00a0 We love his way with words<\/p>\n

13) “Charity: One Family, One Home at a Time<\/em>\u00a0 Anne C. Pingree, Ensign, Nov 2002\u00a0 See how an unusual, but effective, FHE saves lives<\/p>\n

14) “The Virtue of Kindness”<\/em>\u00a0 Joseph B. Wirthlin, Ensign, May 2005\u00a0 This is a classic talk on how we should act in all places<\/p>\n

15) “Oh, How We Need Each Other!”\u00a0<\/em> Bonnie D. Parkin, Ensign, Mar 2004\u00a0 The more we value our covenants, the more we will value one another<\/p>\n

16)\u00a0 Modesty<\/em>\u00a0 Robert D. Hales, Liahona, Aug 2008\u00a0 He explains how faith in this principle becomes our Armor of God<\/p>\n

17)\u00a0 Pornography<\/em>\u00a0 Dallin H. Oaks, Liahona, May 2005\u00a0 Warning to women:\u00a0 Do not become pornography<\/p>\n

18)\u00a0 Honor the Priesthood and Use it Well\u00a0<\/em> Richard G. Scott, Ensign, Oct 2008\u00a0 We should be able to answer for these same questions<\/p>\n

19)\u00a0 That We May All Sit Down in Heaven Together\u00a0<\/em> Kathleen H. Hughes, Ensign, Nov 2005\u00a0 She tells us with all of our weaknesses and imperfections, we must gather for strength.<\/p>\n

20)\u00a0 Making Weak Things Become Strong\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 Anne C. Pingree, Ensign, Dec 2004\u00a0\u00a0 Overcoming our weaknesses makes us more profitable servants.<\/p>\n

21)\u00a0\u00a0 In Covenant with Him<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Kathleen H. Hughes, Ensign, Nov 2003\u00a0\u00a0 We are connected by the covenants we have made.<\/p>\n

22)\u00a0\u00a0 Mothers Who Know<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Julie B. Beck, Ensign, Nov 2007\u00a0\u00a0 We\u00a0need to be\u00a0mothers who know.\u00a0 I\u00a0never understood the controversy over this talk.<\/p>\n

23)\u00a0\u00a0 What Latter-day Saint Women Do Best: Stand Strong and Immovable<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Julie B. Beck, Ensign, Nov 2007\u00a0 Sis. Beck’s bold statements are meant to motivate us and sustain us as we cling to the rod and follow the path.<\/p>\n

24)\u00a0 Rejoice, Daughters of Zion<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Mary Ellen Smoot, Ensign, Nov 1999\u00a0\u00a0 This is where you will find the Relief Society Declaration introduced for the first time.<\/p>\n

25)\u00a0\u00a0The Relief Society and the Church<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Dallin H. Oaks, Ensign, May 1992\u00a0\u00a0 The First Presidency wants educated women, in doctrine and authority.<\/p>\n

26)\u00a0 The Relief Society Building<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Heidi Swinton and LaRene Gaunt, Ensign, Sep 2006\u00a0\u00a0 The history of how this building came to be.\u00a0 Be sure to look at the PDF copy of the article so you can see the pictures.<\/p>\n

27)\u00a0 Relief Society: A Sacred Work\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 Julie B. Beck, Ensign, Nov 2009\u00a0\u00a0 This is now the official guideline to be used for all RS Meetings<\/p>\n

28)\u00a0 Privileges and Responsibilities of Sisters<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Spencer W. Kimball,Ensign, Nov 1978 & New Era, Jan 1979\u00a0\u00a0 This talk was important enough to be made available to both the Relief Society and the Young Women.\u00a0 His directness leaves no room for rationalization.<\/p>\n

29)\u00a0 What Will You Make Room for In Your Wagon?<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Ardeth G. Kapp, BYU devotional, Nov 13, 1990 and New Era, Jul 1991\u00a0\u00a0 Have we learned yet how to distinguish between what the world says is needful and what is truly needful for us to find happiness?<\/p>\n

30)\u00a0 Ten Gifts from the Lord<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, Nov 1985\u00a0\u00a0 We should feel grateful for so many blessings in our lives<\/p>\n

31) Women, This is Our Time<\/em> Florence S. Jacobsen, Ensign, Mar 1972 A strong voice from a strong Young Women’s President<\/p>\n

32) The Highest Place of Honor<\/em> James E. Faust, Ensign, May 1988 The men have been told how to treat women. Mutually we need to live by these guidelines.<\/p>\n

33) The Joy of Womanhood<\/em> Margaret D. Nadauld, Ensign, Nov 2000 Another great Young Women’s President teaching Young Women how to be women of God.<\/p>\n

34) This Thing Was Not Done in a Corner<\/em> Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, Nov, 1996 The script from Mike Wallace’s interview on 60 Minutes.<\/p>\n

35) Crossing Thresholds and Becoming Equal Partners<\/em> Bruce C. and Marie K. Hafen, Liahona, Aug 2007 An important talk on marriage.<\/p>\n

36) Our Responsibility to Our Young Women<\/em> Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, Sep 1988 Our young woman are strong; they must be stronger still.<\/p>\n

37) Opening the Heavens<\/em> Yoshihiko Kikuchi, Liahona, Aug 2009 Setting up a personal scripture devotional program<\/p>\n

38) Mothers and Daughters<\/a><\/em> M. Russell Ballard, Ensign, Apr 2010 Look to one another to stay faithful<\/p>\n

39) Daughters of God<\/em> M. Russell Ballard, Ensign, May 2008 Questions and Answers to help and strengthen mothers<\/p>\n

40)\u00a0Mothers Teaching Children in the Home<\/em>, Ensign, May 2010\u00a0 Mothers have a divine calling to teach children in the home<\/p>\n

41) Our Duty to God: the Mission of Parents and Leaders to the Rising Generation<\/em>, Ensign, May 2010\u00a0 It is our parental duty to testify to our children<\/p>\n

42) Watching with All Perseverance<\/em>, Ensign, May 2010\u00a0 A how-to guide to listen, watch, and train our children in righteousness<\/p>\n

BYU Women’s Conference talks: http:\/\/womensconference.byu.edu:<\/p>\n

1) Awake, Arise, and Come Unto Christ\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 Sheri Dew, May 1, 2008\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This is one of the greatest talks ever given by a woman, for all women.<\/p>\n

2) Thou Art an Elect Lady<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Anne C. Pingree, Apr 29, 2005\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A lesson on who we are in the eyes of God; master to know one but the Lord who knows us personally and would give us place in His Kingdom.<\/p>\n

3) Faith, an Anchor for the Soul\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 Brad and Wendee Wilcox, May 3, 2007\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When we, or those we love, are stuck in cycles of compulsive behavior, there is always hope.<\/p>\n

BYU Broadcasting: http:\/\/www.byub.org\/talks\/<\/p>\n

1) Healing From Sexual Abuse<\/em> Chieko Okazaki, Embracing Hope Conference 2002 There are more talks on this subject at this Conference.<\/p>\n

2) How Beautiful Thy Temples<\/em>, Lord Elder D. Todd Christofferson, BYU Family History Fireside, March 8, 2002 Great quotes!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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