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Lesson 12-Russell M. Nelson, “Teach Us Tolerance and Love,” Ensign, May 1994, 69–71.

President Nelson teaches "Our Father in Heaven loves all of His children.  Yet His children can be so intolerant with one another."  Explore with us how we can go beyond tolerance and learn to truly love others, especially those who are different than us.

Lesson 11-Russell M. Nelson, “Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods,” Ensign, May 1996, 14–16.

The Lord invites all to come unto him and receive of his love and enduring mercy (hesed) through the new and everlasting covenant.  See also Psalm 136

Lesson 10-Russell M. Nelson, “Now Is the Time to Prepare,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2005, 16–18.

In one of President Nelson's many talks on now being the time to prepare, we learn that "some people live as if there were no day of reckoning.  Others waste today's time with a disabling fear of tomorrow or a paralyzing preoccupation over mistakes of yesterday." Join us as we discuss how we prepare.

Lesson 9-Russell M. Nelson, “Perfection Pending,” Ensign, Nov. 1995, 86–88.

For some Latter-Day Saint women ,the talk of godlike perfection is a source of self-loathing.  Yet eternal progress is one of the most glorious aspects of the gospel, so let's sort out what parts of this doctrine are empowering instead of discouraging.  President Nelson says "Men [women] are that they might have joy, not guilt trips!" Join us as we explore the ways we can strive for progress and remain positive and hopeful.

Lesson 8-Russell M. Nelson, “Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our Lives,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2017, 39–42.

By study and faith in Jesus Christ, you will receive "power sufficient to deal with the burdens, obstacles, and temptations of our day."

Lesson 7-Russell M. Nelson, “Doors of Death,” Ensign, May 1992, 72–74.

"Oh how great the goodness of our God, who prepareth a way for our escape from the grasp of this awful monster; yea, that monster, death and hell."  See 2 Nephi 9, D&C 29

Lesson 6-Russell M. Nelson, “Thanks Be to God,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2012, 77–79.

Thankfulness and gratitude are a part of all our lives-but what is something you are grateful for that comes as a surprise to you?  Something you take for granted-either because you are unaware, or the clouds of mortality are blocking you from seeing it?  Join us as we discuss being grateful for our physical, spiritual, gospel gifts and increasing our ability to recognize and be thankful for our gifts."

Lesson 5-Russell M. Nelson, “The Creation,” Ensign, May 2000, 84–86.

"To Whom or to what will I give my life?"  Join us a we explore how the creation teaches us about our divine worth and eternal destiny.  Related scriptures:  Abraham 1-3, D&C 25, Moroni 7