“Contents,” Ensign, June 2013, 1–3 Contents June 2013 Volume 43 • Number 6 Messages First Presidency Message 4 Walking in Circles President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Visiting Teaching Message 7 Joy in Family History Features 14 Dear Are the Sheep That Have Wandered President James E. Faust A message of hope to parents of wayward children. 22 “Our God Will Never Us Forsake” Jennifer Ann Holt The prompting to adopt had seemed clear. So why was it so difficult to finalize the adoption? 24 Nine Principles for a Successful Marriage and Family Jennifer Grace Jones How do principles from the family proclamation apply to your family? 32 Strengthening the Family and the Church through the Priesthood Richard M. Romney Messages from the recent worldwide leadership training are blessing individuals, families, wards, and stakes. 36 Improving Your Personal Prayers Elder Kevin W. Pearson Our personal prayers are a barometer of our spiritual strength and an indicator of our spiritual well-being. 40 Two Witnesses, Three Days, and the Aftermath of the Martyrdom An overview of events immediately following the death of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. 46 Living a Covenant Life Elder Donald L. Hallstrom Establishing a covenant relationship with God. 50 Move Forward with Faith Elder Brent H. Nielson If you’re stuck in a roundabout, follow the Savior’s call. 56 I Finally Had an Eternal Family Stefanie Shifflett Hughes How I came to recognize my great worth. 58 Asking for Help through Prayer Step-by-step commentary on six important aspects of prayer. 62 Finding the Way to Personal Revelation Stephanie S. Smith How do I receive personal revelation to answer questions and build my testimony? 66 Joseph Smith’s Boyhood Surgery: Mercy during a “Desperate Siege” Vivian M. Adams The unique surgical skills of Dr. Nathan Smith prevented the amputation of Joseph Smith’s infected leg. Departments 8 We Talk of Christ: “I Will Not Forget Thee” Becky Squire 10 Gospel Classics: Worship the True and Living God President Spencer W. Kimball 13 Serving in the Church: Serving Those with Disabilities Becky Young Fawcett 70 Latter-day Saint Voices 74 News of the Church 79 In Other Church Magazines 80 Until We Meet Again: Faith of the Islanders Joshua J. Perkey On the Cover Front: Photo illustration by David Stoker. Back: Photo illustration by David Stoker. Inside front cover: Photograph by Justin John Soderquist. Family Home Evening Ideas