“Contents,” Ensign, August 2016, 1–3 Contents August 2016 Volume 46 • Number 8 Messages First Presidency Message 4 The Hope of Eternal Family Love President Henry B. Eyring Visiting Teaching Message 7 Nurturing Families Together Young Adult Features 16 Rooted in Christ Elder L. Whitney Clayton Jesus Christ is the key to an abundant life. Developing deep spiritual roots in Him enables us to triumph and find peace in the midst of our trials. 23 You Are Royalty Kathy Kipp Clayton Three things to avoid in order to rise to the level of your eternal stature. 24 Staying on Course to the Temple Mindy Anne Selu Seeing the temple at the end of my half marathon reminded me to be grateful for the house of the Lord. Features 28 Accepting the Lord’s Will and Timing Elder David A. Bednar Strong faith in the Savior is accepting His will and timing, even when the outcome is not what we wanted. 36 Being a Woman: An Eternal Perspective Sharon Eubank A correct understanding and practice of God’s doctrine in the Church is a source of empowerment for women. 42 Do You Know These Book of Mormon Heroes? Faith S. Watson There is much we can learn from lesser-known heroes of the Book of Mormon. 48 Choosing Faith in Difficult Times Four testimonies from Saints whose choice to exercise faith helped them face their doubts and challenges. 52 Love Where I Least Expected It Hannah Rawhouser Eiselin After my father’s death, I found myself the recipient of the kindness and service of strangers. 55 Poem: Rest in Peace L. Susan Dobmann Reflections on the passing of a loved one. 56 Cancer, Courage, and Conversion Melodee Cooper Spiritual conversion, like fighting cancer, does not happen quickly or all at once. 60 Stepping across the Mississippi Tom Edmunds Visiting a tiny stream from which the mighty Mississippi River grows taught me a valuable lesson about daily choices. 62 Kinship Care Jacci Graham and Jeremy Yorgason Raising the child of a relative has its challenges and its rewards. Here are tips for meeting the challenges and reaping the rewards. 68 The Lost Scriptures Elder Gene R. Cook The Lord not only answered our prayers but also blessed the life of a stranger. Departments 3 Family Home Evening Ideas 8 April 2016 Conference Notebook 10 What We Believe: We Believe in Keeping the Ten Commandments 12 Reflections: Ten Reasons I Love the Book of Mormon David Fullmer 13 Serving in the Church: A Far Greater Gift Chris Deaver 14 News of the Church: Area Presidencies 66 Teaching in the Savior’s Way: Helping Youth Teach Brian K. Ashton 72 Turning Hearts: Youth and Family History Come Together Sally Johnson Odekirk 74 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again: Miracles Elder Matthew Cowley