“Contents,” Ensign, April 2015, 1–3 Contents April 2015 Volume 45 • Number 4 Messages First Presidency Message 4 President Monson Calls for Courage President Thomas S. Monson Visiting Teaching Message 7 The Attributes of Jesus Christ: Without Guile or Hypocrisy Young Adult Features 12 Repentance Is Real Shauna Ikahihifo My friend had given up on himself, but I knew the Lord would never give up on him. 14 My Heart Is Whole Name withheld My heart felt irreparably broken. Could I learn to forgive? 16 Go Forth in Faith Elder Anthony D. Perkins Learn from Nephi what to do when you face crucial decisions. Features 21 Four Tools That Bring Promised Blessings Discover the prophetic promises linked to prayer, scripture study, family home evening, and temple worship. 30 It Isn’t a Sin to Be Weak Wendy Ulrich Learn how to differentiate between sins and weaknesses and how to turn weaknesses into strengths. 36 The Savior’s Selfless and Sacred Sacrifice President Boyd K. Packer Through the Savior’s Atonement we can pay off our spiritual accounts of sin and guilt. 42 Two Pairs of Shiny Black Shoes George Reynolds My roommate let the missionaries in as a joke, but their visit led to life-altering changes. 44 Pure Religion Elder W. Christopher Waddell Read these three steps to selfless service. 48 Challenges, Miracles, and Testimonies Jacob Aaron Black Chemotherapy had saved my life, but had it taken away our chance to have more children? 52 The Spiritual Influence of Women Starla Awerkamp Butler Your influence as a woman stretches beyond what can be seen. 58 13 Ways to Study the Scriptures Kristen G. Walton Looking for some variety in how you study your scriptures? Try some of these ideas. 60 Faith and Works in a Secular Society Bishop Keith B. McMullin Our faith and accompanying works can stem the tide of unbelief in the world. 64 “I Need Thee Every Hour” Jonathan H. Westover Singing a hymn made all the difference for this Korean investigator family. 68 Called to Rescue Sandra Marsaw Only when I included the Lord in my efforts to rescue others was I successful. 70 Enlarge the Place of Thy Tent Tents teach us about God’s kingdom and His love. 80 100 Years of Family Home Evening In 1915 President Joseph F. Smith and his counselors invited members to begin holding family home evening and explained its format, goals, and blessings. Departments 3 Family Home Evening Ideas 8 We Talk of Christ: The Power of Faith Amber Barlow Dahl 10 Our Homes, Our Families: Family Home Evening—You Can Do It! 72 Turning Hearts: “I Am Not a Son” 74 Gospel Classics: He Is Risen President David O. McKay 76 Latter-day Saint Voices