“Contents,” Ensign, July 2008, 1–3
Over the years, scientific evidence has favored a diet consistent with the principles of the Word of Wisdom. See “Cancer, Nutrition, and the Word of Wisdom: One Doctor’s Observations,” p. 42 .
Illustration by Cary Henrie
Share your beliefs. Elder Ballard teaches that we have a “modern equivalent of the printing press” in the Internet (see p. 58 ). How can you use this powerful tool to spread the message of the gospel?
Testify of modern-day prophets. The First Presidency Message this month emphasizes the blessings of living prophets; the two articles that follow it introduce us to the counselors in the First Presidency (see pp. 4 , 8 , and 16 ). How have you been blessed because you live in a time when prophets are on the earth?
Enjoy Church magazines in multiple formats. Now that you know how Church magazines are made (see p. 64 ), consider enjoying their content in various formats. Part or all of each issue is available in formats like American Sign Language, audio, braille, and PDA and PDF formats. From www.lds.org , select “Gospel Library,” then “Media Formats.”
Messages
First Presidency Message
4
Heeding the Voice of the Prophet
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
In our Father’s great love for us, He has given us prophets for our time.
Visiting Teaching Message
57
All Human Beings Are Created in the Image of God
Feature Articles
8
President Henry B. Eyring: Called of God
A biographical sketch of the First Counselor in the First Presidency.
16
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf: A Family Man, a Man of Faith, a Man Foreordained
A biographical sketch of the Second Counselor in the First Presidency.
24
Faith in His Step and a Song in His Heart
How far would you walk to attend church?
27
The Journey
The pioneers suffered, but they also rejoiced.
32
Waiting a Little Season
What Zion’s Camp taught me about my own challenges.
34
What Parents Have Learned from Family Home Evening
Adults and children alike can learn from family home evening.
38
A Watch, Some Buttons, and Joseph’s Cloak
What can these items teach us about the life of Joseph Smith?
42
Cancer, Nutrition, and the Word of Wisdom: One Doctor’s Observations
William T. Stephenson, MD
From being able to run marathons to getting a good night’s sleep, members benefit from living the Word of Wisdom.
48
Lesson from a Milk Jug
After a series of family trials, things were starting to look up. But that changed when the author found her husband engrossed in filth on the Internet.
50
Hope, Healing, and Dealing with Addiction
You can do much to support your spouse in overcoming addictions while at the same time finding your own healing.
58
Sharing the Gospel Using the Internet
How you can further the work of the Lord—right from your own computer.
64
Making Church Magazines
Have you ever wondered how the Ensign and other Church magazines are created? This article will show you.
Departments
Lessons from the Book of Mormon
28
Coming to Know for Ourselves
Why should we found our faith on the rock of revelation?
54
Change and the Virtue of the Word
How do we become what we want to become?
70
Latter-day Saint Voices
Blessings associated with spiritual promptings, gratitude, and fast offerings.
74
Random Sampler
Magnifying callings, rotating emergency-kit items, planning family home evenings, and responding positively to children.
76
News of the Church
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Insights for and from young single adults.
Showing reverence for the Lord in the way we dress.
Maintaining scripture study habits.