“Contents,” Liahona, February 2019 Liahona, February 2019 Contents Contents Missionary Training Centers around the World Did you know these facts about the 13 missionary training centers? Portraits of Faith Shelly Ellegood—Kentucky, USA My progress has been painful, but the Lord has built me up and made me stronger. Ministering Principles Developing the Empathy to Minister Ministering is lifting. We can lift others as we develop empathy for them. A Personal Relationship with Our Heavenly Father through Prayer By Elder Juan A. Uceda There are ways to make your prayers more effectively access heaven’s aid. Overcoming the Plague of Addiction By Kevin Theriot Understand how addiction really works; only then can you or loved ones overcome it. Finding Peace in the Storm of Addiction By Chakell Wardleigh Despite the harmful effects of my brother’s addiction, I found peace and hope through Jesus Christ. The Miracle of Covenant Belonging By Elder Gerrit W. Gong By exercising Christlike charity toward one another, we help each other progress along the covenant path. Latter-day Saint Voices Ten-hour journey to the temple; feeling lonely at church; a doctor’s prompting to listen; the prophet sent her a letter. Blessings of Self-Reliance From a Testimony of Tithing to Temple Covenants Teaching Teens and Younger Children 10 Tips for Teaching Repentance Quick Reads Sections Young Adults Our young adult years are one of the best times to make a difference in our communities, homes, and the world. Youth Trying to decide if you will serve a mission? Find out what the missionary training center experience is like. Children In this month’s Friend, you can find articles to help your children learn about and prepare for baptism. Featured Digital-Only Articles