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The article “Hope: The Misunderstood Sister” by Larry Hiller (June 2009, 8) deeply affected me. This is a topic I have struggled with for some time. I have faith, and I’m working on charity, but I struggle with hope. The way Brother Hiller personified hope made the concept very accessible. Thank you for the beautiful article, poem, and illustrations.

Anna L. Mortimer

Utah, USA

I can’t tell you how much your recent article, “Just a Game?” (August 2009, 46) has helped me. Although not addicted to gaming I did have an addiction to surfing the Internet. Somehow the problem seemed indecipherable to me. I thought perhaps I was struggling with laziness, a lack of motivation, or an attention problem. This article helped me understand that Satan was using distraction to involve me in wasting my time and resources in things that led me away from improving my life and developing my talents. My faith in the power of the Atonement, priesthood blessings, and prayer is being strengthened as I work toward restoring balance to my life. I wanted to thank you for this.

Craig Estep

Utah, USA

The article “Just a Game?” hit close to home for me. A few years ago my spouse and I began playing a popular online game. Over the next year it came to consume more and more of our time. After about a year we realized that we had skipped Church meetings, wasted weekends, and distanced ourselves from our family—all to play the game. After discussing it together, we decided to cancel our accounts. We now see that we had become addicted to this game. Luckily, we were able to walk away before too much harm was done.

Anonymous

While traveling I showed my five young children the illustrations from the article “Just a Game?” The way technology was depicted made a positive impact in our family. One example: when deciding what to play, our six-year-old was overheard advising a younger sibling, “Let’s go play out in the fort so the TV won’t suck us in!” Thank you for helping us fortify our homes and fulfill our divine roles as parents.

LeOni Winegar

Idaho, USA

While reading the May 2009 general conference issue I was struck once again by the beauty of the photographs that are interspersed with the text of the conference talks. The photos capture such striking views of Latter-day Saints attending conference and seem to help me place myself more intimately in the milieu of these gatherings. I appreciate also the recent addition of shots from various locations around the world that remind us of the many members who cannot be on Temple Square but participate nonetheless.

Steven D. Kohlert

Utah, USA

A caption on page 76 of the September 2009 Ensign incorrectly identifies President Dieter F. Uchtdorf as the First Counselor in the First Presidency. He is the Second Counselor.