Tag Archives: Relief Society

Relief Society Lesson 14: Priesthood Organization

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Caroline

One of our readers, Alyssa, emailed us her idea of how to approach this lesson. (Thank you, Alyssa!) She writes: When I’ve taught this lesson in the past, I usually do most of it straight—basically following the outline of the … Continue reading →

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RS Lesson 9: Prophets of God

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Mraynes

This lesson provides a wonderful opportunity to have an open and enlightening conversation about prophets. This is one of the most basic principles of the gospel, one that gets taught from the earliest days in Primary. That being said, the … Continue reading →

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The Platinum Rule

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Alisa

by Alisa “Do not do unto others as you would expect they should do unto you. Their tastes may not be the same.” – George Bernard Shaw “The golden rule is a good standard which is further improved by doing … Continue reading →

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Relief Society Lesson 5: The Creation

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Kelly Ann

by Vada The Creation I love the opening of this lesson, and would probably read it verbatim. Say that we’re talking about God’s plan for us, and ask the follow-up question about why we needed to come to the earth. … Continue reading →

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Exponent II Classics: The Public vs. the Private Image

Posted on November 25, 2009 by EmilyCC

Dahlia Originally uploaded by mira_foto A piece by our very own Deborah’s mom.  Such fun! The Public vs. the Private Image Gladys Clark Farmer Vol. 7, No. 3 (Spring 1981) Recently a new set of visiting teachers came to my … Continue reading →

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Relief Society Lesson 40: How Glorious Are Faithful, Just, and True Friends

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Deborah

“Friendship is one of the grand fundamental principles of ‘Mormonism.’ … It unites the human family with its happy influence.” –Joseph Smith When I’m preparing a lesson, I like to begin with the end in mind: when the women leave … Continue reading →

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Relief Society Lesson Chp 39: Divine Organization of Women

Posted on August 5, 2009 by EmilyCC

by Lynette at Zelophehad’s Daughters This is a lesson I find rather challenging, so I’m going to suggest a couple of ways to approach it. The first part of this lesson talks about the founding of the Relief Society.  One … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Why We Need a Sotomayor in the General Relief Society Presidency

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Caroline

by Bored in Vernal (Our thanks to BIV for letting us crosspost this timely piece. You can also find this post on her personal blog, Hieing to Kolob.) United States citizens have lately been regaled with the tale of Supreme … Continue reading →

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Relief Society Lesson #34: The Power of Forgiving

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Jana

by Jana and EmilyCC This lesson focuses primarily on forgiving others to bring about unity.  It doesn’t go into how or provide any other reasons for forgiving beyond unity.  So, we’ve filled in with some additional sections; these sections are … Continue reading →

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Sister Stupid

Posted on June 26, 2008 by EmilyCC

by EmilyCC I’ve noticed that I often feel uncomfortable using the word, “sister,” both in Church and online because I feel like the term is often used to by women to put other women in their place. Some examples I’ve … Continue reading →

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