“Contents,” Ensign, Feb. 2014, 1–3 Contents February 2014 Volume 44 • Number 2 Messages First Presidency Message 4 Serve the Lord with Love President Thomas S. Monson Visiting Teaching Message 7 The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: Good Shepherd Young Adult Features 14 Speak, Listen, and Love Mark Ogletree A balance among three types of conversations can lead to a healthy relationship. 18 Discipleship and Dating Jared Whitley Four principles to help ensure a positive dating experience. 20 The Book of Mormon and Modern Moral Relativism Daniel L. Belnap Book of Mormon teachings warn against the worldly view that there are no moral absolutes. Features 24 Building Spiritual Power in Priesthood Quorums Elder Ronald A. Rasband The unity and love among the Quorums of the Seventy can serve as a model for all priesthood quorums. 30 Abrahamic Covenant Every Church member takes part in the Abrahamic covenant. This chart will show you its history. 34 Living a Life of Peace, Joy, and Purpose Elder Richard G. Scott These 10 choices can help you establish a pattern for success and happiness in life. 42 Get Informed, Get Involved Being informed of and involved in civic affairs helps us be the “salt of the earth” Jesus asks us to be. 48 Nurturing Our New Lives Eve Hart Converts around the world share how they have planted the seed of faith and are developing strong gospel roots. 54 Sharing What Really Mattered Marcy Zabriskie Explaining how the Church was similar to other churches wasn’t enough—I needed to explain how it was different. 56 Shunning Temptation: A Key to Receiving Revelation Elder Ian S. Ardern Seven lessons we can learn from the Savior’s experience in facing temptation. 60 Pioneers in Every Land: “That Vast Empire”—the Growth of the Church in Russia James A. Miller Latter-day Saints have built on modern-day prophecies to establish the Church in Russia. 66 Then Will I Go unto the Altar of God The uses and significance of altars. 68 Nourishing Our Bodies and Our Spirits Beverly Hyatt Neville Our attitudes and actions related to food have both physical and spiritual dimensions. 72 A Principle with Promises G. Craig Kiser A physician explains how science continues to support the truths found in the Word of Wisdom. Departments 3 Family Home Evening Ideas 8 October 2013 Conference Notebook 10 Old Testament Prophets Noah 11 Teaching For the Strength of Youth Service 12 Our Homes, Our Families Preparing to Be an Eternal Family Marco Castro Castro 75 Serving in the Church They Brought Something More Analynne Killingbeck 76 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again Signs Jerry Peak Family Home Evening Ideas