“Contents,” Ensign, Apr. 2014, 1–3 Contents April 2014 Volume 44 • Number 4 Messages First Presidency Message 4 A Firmly Set Anchor President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Visiting Teaching Message 7 The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: Savior and Redeemer Young Adult Features 10 If Your Eye Be Single to My Glory Katherine Nelson and Heidi McConkie Being a modest person requires more than just the right clothes. 14 Young Adult Profiles: Conversion and Sacrifice in Finland Melissa Zenteno What is it like to be a faithful young adult in Finland? One young man shares his culture and his faith. 16 Lasting Happiness Craig P. Wilson Find out what traits happy people have in common. Features 22 Special Witnesses Testify of the Living Christ Members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles testify of the Savior. 28 Using the Plan of Salvation to Answer Questions The plan of salvation can help us answer some of life’s fundamental questions. 32 Covenants: Two-Way Promises with God LaRene Porter Gaunt We increase in spiritual power with each covenant we make with God. 38 Follow the Prophet Elder William R. Walker We should learn these five lessons from the personal example of President Thomas S. Monson. 42 Pioneers in Every Land: The Philippines—Spiritual Strength upon the Isles of the Sea Despite natural disasters and economic hardship in the Philippines, the Saints have witnessed marvelous growth there. 48 Beyond the Bubblegum Machine Amy Schauers I wasn’t being blessed in the ways I thought I deserved to be. 52 The Atonement of Jesus Christ: Insights from the Joseph Smith Translation Joseph Smith’s translation of the Bible enhances our understanding of the Savior’s suffering, death, and Resurrection. 58 The Blessings of Perseverance Elder Claudio D. Zivic Persevering in the things that matter requires constant effort, but it also yields countless blessings. 62 Celebrate Nurturing Rosemary Thackeray Women’s capacity to nurture can help them better understand and relate to one another, whatever their circumstances. 66 We Are the Lord’s Hands Neil K. Newell Saints from Brazil, Ecuador, the Philippines, and Russia show what it means to minister to those in need. 70 A Visit from Milton Merle Lester When I set out to find Grandma’s relatives, I didn’t realize I was embarking on an unforgettable family history adventure. 74 The Passover Supper The first Passover prefigured Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and showed what it means to be God’s covenant people. Departments 3 Family Home Evening Ideas 8 Old Testament Prophets: Moses 76 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again: Finding Hope in the Future Stan Pugsley Family Home Evening Ideas