“Contents,” Ensign, January 2015, 1–3 Contents January 2015 Volume 45 • Number 1 Messages First Presidency Message 4 Follow the Prophets President Thomas S. Monson Visiting Teaching Message 7 The Attributes of Jesus Christ: Obedient Son Young Adult Features 18 Heavenly Father Provided an Answer to Prayer When … Young adults share different ways Heavenly Father answers prayers. 22 The Courage to Marry Christian Hägglund I knew that marriage was the next step for me, but I wanted to wait until the Lord told me what to do. 24 Counsel Together Oft: Family Councils for Couples Nichole Eck How to get started on holding meaningful, successful family councils. 28 Book of Mormon in the Battlefield Eric Carter My time overseas in the military brought fears regarding death and past sins. Finally I decided to read the Book of Mormon. Features 30 What Will You Choose? Elder Russell M. Nelson At a time in your life when choices abound, be sure you’re making the right ones. 36 Staying the Course Kerry Griffin Smith My brother’s racing pigeon stayed steady when others faltered, teaching our family a valuable lesson about hope. 38 Flora and I: Equal Partners in the Work of the Lord Aaron L. West Learn how the loving, supportive marriage that Ezra Taft Benson enjoyed with his wife, Flora, helped the 13th President of the Church. 44 “He Ran, and Fell on His Neck, and Kissed Him” Elder LeGrand R. Curtis Jr. The blessings of bringing the prodigal back to the fold. 48 Parable of the Potato Weed Larry Pearson What my gardening experience taught me about the principle of repentance. 50 The Restored Testament David A. Edwards and Norman W. Gardner The Restoration gives enhanced clarity and meaning to treasured doctrines of the New Testament. 56 For the Strength of All: The Law of Chastity Mark Wangsgaard and Holly Coutts Two mid-single adults explain how teachings in For the Strength of Youth about chastity can bless us in all stages of our lives. 60 What Manner of Teachers Ought We to Be? Sunday School General Presidency The Savior can teach us best how to teach His gospel. 64 Three Ways Setting Goals Can Be Different This Year Get ideas to help you really achieve your goals. 66 Prophetic Counsel and Temple Blessings Elder Koichi Aoyagi When we follow the prophet and make temple worship a priority, blessings will flow into our lives. 70 Why Michigan? Christopher Burton Twenty years after serving as a missionary in Michigan, I learned just how inspired the call had been. 73 Poem: Faith like Water Megan Wilcken The Lord knows our hopes and fears. 74 One Fold and One Shepherd An enclosure for sheep teaches us about the Savior’s care for His people. Departments 3 Family Home Evening Ideas 8 October 2014 Conference Notebook 10 We Talk of Christ: An Hour to Watch with Him Maritza Gonzales Espejo 12 Our Homes, Our Families: The Road to a Forever Family Garth and Sandy Hamblin 14 Reflections: Fireflies David Wright 15 Serving in the Church: A Potato for the Teacher Bonny Dahlsrud 16 News of the Church 76 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again: How Can I Know That the Lord Has Forgiven Me? President Harold B. Lee On the Cover Front: Photograph courtesy of Church History Library. Inside front cover: Photograph by Gilad Mass. Inside back cover: Photograph by SW_arts/iStock/Thinkstock.