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Revised 2000
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The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles viii
The Family: A Proclamation to the World x
The Relief Society Declaration xi
Gospel Principles and Doctrine
3. Baptism: A Continuing Covenant 22
4. The Gift of the Holy Ghost 29
5. Testimony 37
6. Fasting 43
7. Reverence 48
8. Love, Charity, and Service 55
Women in the Church
11. The Importance of the Priesthood 76
13. Women and the Priesthood 91
14. The Latter-day Saint Woman 97
15. Counseling with Our Families 108
18. Missionary Work and Fellowshipping 130
19. Preparing and Encouraging Missionaries 138
Homemaking
20. Managing Our Homes Well 146
21. Managing Family Finances 152
22. Nutrition for the Family 160
23. Nutrition for Mother and Baby 165
Personal and Family Development
27. Developing Our Talents 198
28. Developing Employment Skills 206
29. Teaching Families the Value of Work and Responsibility 214
30. Developing and Teaching Self-Mastery 223
31. Creating an Uplifting Environment in Our Homes 233
32. Learning the Gospel in Our Homes 245
34. Teaching from the Scriptures 263
35. Teaching by the Power and Influence of the Holy Ghost 271
Index 281
Picture Section 291