• Book of Mormon
• Book of Mormon Student Manual (Religion 121 and 122) 
• Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith (RS Manual)
• Ensign
• Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  (1985) 
• Finding Peace, Happiness, and Joy by Richard G. Scott
• Digging Deeper: Understanding and Applying Life Changing Doctrines from the Book of Mormon by Robert I. Eaton
• The History of Joseph Smith by His Mother**
• In the Strength of the Lord: The Life and Teachings of James E. Faust by James P. Bell**
• Journal

1. Read and study the Book of Mormon to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- Book of Mormon Student Manual Religion 121 - 122)

2. Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before 
they are covered in R.S.

3. Read each month's Ensign from cover to cover.

4. Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference Ensign (conference issues are November and May). Read and study on your own, or share these talks with your family.

5. Read and memorize one hymn each month. Try to learn all the verses. Ponder on the words of the hymn and write down any thoughts you have. Play the hymn during the day -- CD's & tapes with or without words are available through the Distribution Center, or listen free online at 
http://www.lds.org/cm/display/0,17631,4996-1,00.html
(Optional: Write out the words to the hymns you have chosen as copywork.) 
Listen to other uplifting music during your day.

6. Read the monthly speech/article selected.  When studying 2 Peter Chapter 1 in 2007, I was impressed by Peter's counsel of the way we should live to gain exaltation.  See 2 Peter 1:5-8.  Following the doctrines & principles of these verses, each monthly speech will help us to study each inspired step to exaltation.  Notes in brackets come from my reading of Your Study of the New Testament Made Easier Part Two: Acts Through Revelation by David J. Ridges.
January - Diligence
February - Faith
March - Virtue (moral goodness)
April - Virtue (chastity)
May - Virtue (purity)
June - Knowledge (of the gospel)
July - Temperance (self-control)
August - Patience
September - Godliness (Christ-like attributes)
October - Godliness (reverence toward God)
November - Brotherly Kindness
December - Charity

7. Read the 2 biographies for Divinity this year:  The History of Joseph Smith by His Mother (I have the revised and enhanced version edited by Scot & Maurine Proctor).  This book is scheduled for January - June 2008.  In the Strength of the Lord: The Life and Teachings of James E. Faust by James P. Bell.  This book is scheduled for July - December 2008.

8. Supplemental reading from the following list:
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THIS YEAR:
Finding Peace, Happiness, and Joy by Richard G. Scott
Digging Deeper: Understanding and Applying Life Changing Doctrines from the Book of Mormon by Robert I. Eaton

9. OPTIONAL --  Keep a Divinity Journal.  In the journal you can record any thoughts, impressions and spiritual experiences you may have during your study.  You could list scriptures that influence you.  Also include copywork of the hymns you memorize, passages from any of the readings, and scriptures you especially like.  Writing summaries of the readings could also be an aspect of the Divinity Journal.

• Read and study the Book of Mormon to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- Book of Mormon Student Manual Religion 121 - 122)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Read the January 2008 Ensign from cover to cover.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech to study diligence: Merrill J. Bateman, “Becoming a Disciple of Christ,” Ensign, Apr 2006, 16–23

• Read The History of Joseph Smith by His Mother Part 1 chapters 1 - 7

• Read Finding Peace, Happiness, and Joy Part 1 chapters 1 - 4

• Read and study the Book of Mormon to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- Book of Mormon Student Manual Religion 121 - 122)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Read the February 2008 Ensign from cover to cover.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech to study faith: How Do We Increase Our Faith? by Cecil O. Samuelson.

• Read The History of Joseph Smith by His Mother Part 2 chapters 8 - 15

• Read Finding Peace, Happiness, and Joy Part 2 chapters 5 - 9

• Read and study the Book of Mormon to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- Book of Mormon Student Manual Religion 121 - 122)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Read the March 2008 Ensign from cover to cover.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech to study moral goodness: Alexander B. Morrison, “A Caring Community: Goodness in Action,” Ensign, Feb 1999, 13

• Read The History of Joseph Smith by His Mother Part 3 chapters 16 - 37

• Read Finding Peace, Happiness, and Joy Part 3 chapters 10 - 13

• Read and study the Book of Mormon to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- Book of Mormon Student Manual Religion 121 - 122)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Read the April 2008 Ensign from cover to cover.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech to study chastity: “What Prophets and Apostles Teach about Chastity and Fidelity,” Ensign, Oct 1998, 38

•  Read The History of Joseph Smith by His Mother Part 4 chapters 38 - 45

• Read Finding Peace, Happiness, and Joy Part 4 chapters 14 - 19

• Read and study the Book of Mormon to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- Book of Mormon Student Manual Religion 121 - 122)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Use this month to finish reading any of the January - April 2008 issues of the Ensign that you may not have completed yet.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech to study purity: “Purity in Thought and Deed,” Ensign, Aug 2000, 49

•  Read The History of Joseph Smith by His Mother Part 5 chapters 46 - 48

• Read Finding Peace, Happiness, and Joy Part 5 chapters 20 - 22

• Read and study the Book of Mormon to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- Book of Mormon Student Manual Religion 121 - 122)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Read the June 2008 Ensign from cover to cover.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech to study knowledge: Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge by Richard G. Scott.

•  Read The History of Joseph Smith by His Mother Part 6 chapters 49 - 53

• Read Finding Peace, Happiness, and Joy Part 6 chapters 23 - 26

• Read and study the Book of Mormon to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- Book of Mormon Student Manual Religion 121 - 122)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S..

• Read the July 2008 Ensign from cover to cover.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech to study temperance (self-control): James E. Faust, “The Power of Self-Mastery,” Ensign, May 2000, 43

•  Read In the Strength of the Lord pages 1 - 88

• Read Digging Deeper pages 1 - 26

• Read and study the Book of Mormon to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- Book of Mormon Student Manual Religion 121 - 122)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Read the August 2008 Ensign from cover to cover.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech to study patience: "Patience - In the Process of Time" by Coleen K. Menlove.

• Read  In the Strength of the Lord pages 89 - 167

• Read Digging Deeper pages 29 - 64

• Read and study the Book of Mormon to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- Book of Mormon Student Manual Religion 121 - 122)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Read the September 2008 Ensign from cover to cover.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech to study godliness: H. Burke Peterson, “Selflessness: A Pattern for Happiness,” Ensign, May 1985, 65

•  Read  In the Strength of the Lord pages 168 - 241

• Read Digging Deeper pages 67 - 83

• Read and study the Book of Mormon to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- Book of Mormon Student Manual Religion 121 - 122)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Read the October 2008 Ensign from cover to cover.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech to study reverence: Marion G. Romney, “Reverence,” Ensign, Oct 1976, 2

•  Read  In the Strength of the Lord pages 243 - 320

• Read Digging Deeper pages 87 - 119

• Read and study the Book of Mormon to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- Book of Mormon Student Manual Religion 121 - 122)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Use this month to finish reading any of the June - October 2008 issues of the Ensign that you may not have completed yet.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech to study brotherly kindness: Marion G. Romney, “Speak Kind Words,” Ensign, Aug 1977, 2

•  Read  In the Strength of the Lord pages 320 - 399

• Read Digging Deeper pages 123 - 172

• Read and study the Book of Mormon to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manual -- Book of Mormon Student Manual Religion 121 - 122)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Read the December 2008 Ensign from cover to cover.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech to study charity: Gene R. Cook, “Charity: Perfect and Everlasting Love,” Ensign, May 2002, 82

•  Read  In the Strength of the Lord pages 399 - 473