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Improved Site Helps Young Men Fulfill Their Duty to God
The Duty to God website has been updated and is now an interactive online tool that more effectively helps young men create, track, and save their progress in the Duty to God program.
Young Men Lesson 7: "A Mighty Change of Heart"
Mormon Life says: "Consider the state of your changed heart. Do you detect any rejection setting in as a result of the tendency of the natural man to become casual?" - Dale G. Renlund
Discussion Questions• What does it mean to have a mighty change of heart? (see Mosiah 3:19; 5:1–2).• How does a mighty change of heart affect your actions or behavior?Excerpt from "Preserving the...
{LDS How} Youth Can Share the Gospel
Mormon Life says: Teens are already self-conscious without adding the intimidation of trying to share the gospel. Want to learn a few simple steps for being a member missionary at your tender age? We're here to help.
I gave away a Book of Mormon for the first time in between science and history when I was in eighth grade. I’d like to say I did this just because I wanted to, but it was actually a requirement for...
Showing their light: Taking up challenge of the 2012 Mutual theme
Youth across the globe are meeting the challenge of the 2012 Mutual theme — "Arise and shine forth that thy light may be a standard for the nations" (Doctrine and Covenants 115:5) — by offering service to those in need. Such service also helps members of the Aaronic Priesthood realize the goals in...
Young Men Lesson 6: The Holy Ghost
Mormon Life says: "The spirit of revelation is real—and can and does function in our individual lives and in the Church." -David A. Bednar
Discussion Questions• What can I do to receive daily promptings from the Holy Ghost?• How can the Holy Ghost help me be morally clean and avoid temptations like pornography?Excerpt from "The...
Young Men Lesson 5: Faith in Jesus Christ
Mormon Life says: "In a household of faith, there is no need to fear or doubt. Choose to live by faith and not fear." -Kevin W. Pearson
Discussion Questions• How would you explain to someone what it means to exercise faith in Jesus Christ?• What experiences have you had that have strengthened your faith in Christ?Excerpt from "Faith...
Young Men Lesson 4: Gathering Fast Offerings
Mormon Life says: "The Lord’s admonition that we are stewards for those in need contains some of the strongest language in all of scripture. . . .We are accountable as stewards over earthly blessings, which the Lord has provided." -Quentin L. Cook
Discussion Questions• What can you do to properly represent Heavenly Father and the Savior as you gather fast offerings? (see 2 Corinthians 9:7).• Why is it important to have a good attitude about...
Teaching Modesty: A YM Leader’s Perspective
Mormon Life says: I like this quote from the article: "Young people are going to make mistakes, and it is the responsibility of adults to act like adults and not do the Full Freakout when the kids occasionally get it wrong, as they inevitably will."
For most of my adult life, I’ve had callings in the Young Men’s organization. Scouts, church sports, campouts, EFY, youth conference, you name it, I’ve been there and done that, and I have the scars...
Arise and shine forth: 2012 Mutual theme is 'a call to leadership'
The 2012 Mutual theme is a call to leadership, said Sister Elaine S. Dalton, Young Women general president. The theme — "Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations" (Doctrine and Covenants 115:5) — comes from a revelation given through the Prophet Joseph Smith at...
Young Men Lesson 3: Administering the Sacrament
Mormon Life says: "You have seen . . . great priesthood servants. . . . It begins with their learning to know whose service they are in and for what purpose." - Henry B. Eyring
Discussion Questions• How are ward members blessed when you administer the sacrament with reverence?• How should the sacred trust of performing priesthood ordinances affect your actions during the...
Media for 2012 Mutual Theme
Media is now available online for the Young Women and Aaronic Priesthood Young Men in support of the 2012 Mutual theme “Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations” (D&C 115:5). The 2012 media includes 19 videos featuring stories of youth around the world, messages...
Young Men Lesson 2: The Calling of a Deacon
Mormon Life says: "The Lord wants every Aaronic Priesthood holder to invite all to come unto Christ—beginning with his own family." -Larry M. Gibson
Discussion Questions• How does your attitude about an assignment from the bishop or quorum president affect how you fulfill it? (see D&C 107:99).• (For teachers and priests.) What can you do to...
Online Resource Guides for YM/YW Lessons
If you teach Young Women or Aaronic Priesthood lessons, you may know that the manuals are available on LDS.org. The Church also publishes a Resource Guide each year that supplements the lessons by providing additional discussion questions, as well as words of the prophets from recent General...
Young Men Lesson 1: The Priesthood
Mormon Life says: "The priesthood does not have the strength that it should have and will not have until the power of the priesthood is firmly fixed in the families." -Boyd K. Packer
Note: This is the first Young Men's lesson for 2012. We are posting this additional material early so teachers and students can prepare as they wish.Discussion Questions• How would you explain to a...
