Manual 3 Archive

Manual 3 is used in 2008, 2011, 2014, etc.

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Manual 3

Living as a Daughter of God

1: God the Father - post (1/02/08)

2: Coming to Know the Savior - post (1/15/08)

3: Living the Gospel Daily - post (1/18/08)

Fulfilling Women’s Divine Roles

4: Preparing to Become an Eternal Companion - post (1/26/08) additional thoughts & resources 2011, post on teaching YW about marriage, knowing that some won't end up with a covenant-keeping spouse (5/15/11)

5: Creating a Spiritual Environment in the Home - guest post 1/25/08, on Sis. Beck's Mothers Who Know (2011)

6: A Woman’s Responsibility to Teach - post (2/05/08) additional resources 2011

7: Our Purpose in Life - post (2/12/08), additional links 2011

Contributing to Family Life

8: Eternal Families - post (2/17/08), post (2011)

9: Encouraging Family Unity - post (2/25/08), post (2011)

10: Encouraging Enjoyable Family Activities - post (3/05/08)

11: Extended Family Relationships - post (3/15/08)

Learning about the Priesthood


Overall thoughts on teaching YW about the priesthood (3/22/08)

12: The Blessings of the Priesthood - post (3/25/08), post 5/27/11 (Sis. Beck, priesthood power every hour)

13: The Priesthood Can Bless Families - post (4/10/08)

14: We Have a Wonderful Legacy - post (4/17/08), post (2011)

Learning about Family History and Temple Work

15: Blessings of the House of Israel - post, a Jewish perspective (4/29/08), post, working through the scriptures (4/20/11)

16: Temple Endowment - post (4/30/08), post (2011)

17: Preparing to Attend the Temple - post (5/4/08)

18: Temple Marriage - post (5/12/08), post (4/7/11), post (5/15/11)

19: Heritage - post (5/17/08)

Being Involved in Missionary Work

20: Understanding a Missionary’s Responsibilities - post (5/25/08)

21: Learning to Share the Gospel - post (6/4/08), additional resources (2011)

Increasing in Spirituality

22: Eternal Perspective - post (6/12/08)

23: Overcoming Opposition - post (6/19/08)

24: Agency - post (6/28/08)

25: Obedience - post (7/3/08)

26: Repentance - post (7/3/08)

27: Forgiving Ourselves - post (7/16/08)

28: Consecration and Sacrifice - post (8/1/08), post (2011)

29: A Change of Heart - post (8/8/08)

30: Scripture Study - post (8/13/08), handout: Spiritual Directory Assistance

31: Service in the Church - post (8/24/08), post (2011)

32: Service in the Community - post (8/24/08)

Living a Virtuous Life

33: Each Person Is Divine and Eternal - post (8/24/08)

34: Avoiding Dishonesty - post (9/3/08), post (2011)

35: Dating Decisions - post (9/16/08), additional resources (2011)

36: Marriage Standards - post (9/24/08), additional resources (2011)

37: The Word of God as a Standard - post (10/5/08)

Maintaining Physical Health

38: Good Health Habits - post (10/8/08), post (2011)

Developing Socially and Emotionally

39: Recognizing Our Individual Worth - post (10/15/08), post (2011)

40: Loving Ourselves and Others - post (10/25/08)

41: Being Dependable - post (11/2/08)

42: Preparing for Change - post (11/6/08)

43: Associations with Others - post (11/9/08), additional resources (2011)

Managing Personal Resources

44: Avoiding Crisis Living - post (11/15/08), post (2011)

45: Choosing a Vocation - post (12/6/08), post (2011)

46: Money Management - post (12/13/08), additional resource (2011)

Developing Leadership Skills

47: Messages of Latter-day Prophets - post (12/18/08)

48: To the Teacher: Organizing Lessons from General Conference Addresses - post (12/26/09)


2008's Easter Lesson Ideas (3/17/08)