“Contents,” Ensign, July 2016, 1–3 Contents July 2016 Volume 46 • Number 7 Messages First Presidency Message 4 True to the Faith of Our Forefathers President Thomas S. Monson Visiting Teaching Message 7 Our Potential for Parenthood Young Adult Features 14 Dealing with Coming Home Early Jenny Rollins Returning home early from my mission was devastating. Here are some things I wish my loved ones and I had known to do. 18 Young Adult Profiles: Staying Strong in France Mindy Anne Selu Being in the French Army, Pierre relies on prayer and scripture study to help him be an example of his faith. 20 An Eternal Perspective on Personal and Family Finance Bryan Sudweeks and E. Jeffrey Hill Tips for building your financial house on a firm foundation. Features 26 Elder Dale G. Renlund: An Obedient Servant Elder Quentin L. Cook Through a lifetime of service, Elder Renlund, as a new Apostle, knows that the Lord qualifies those He calls. 32 Like the Widow of Zarephath: The Miracle of Fast Offerings Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou We wanted to help the poor and needy. And we wanted our family to overcome the tendency to be selfish. We found our solution in fast offerings. 36 My Adopted Pioneer Ancestors Cynthia Woo The stories of early Latter-day Saint pioneers have become part of my spiritual heritage. 40 The Heavens Are Opened: The New Church History Museum Exhibit Alan D. Johnson From the Sacred Grove to Nauvoo, museum visitors are invited to take an interactive journey through the history of the Restoration. 58 Honoring God by Honoring Our Covenants Elder Joseph W. Sitati We honor Heavenly Father as we deepen our relationship with Him by making and keeping all the saving covenants and ordinances. 62 The Promise of the Sacrament How can we more fully enjoy the blessing of always having the Lord’s Spirit with us? 66 My Journey as a Pioneer from India Mangal Dan Dipty, as told to John Santosh Murala The Lord’s embroidery of my life is more beautiful than I ever expected―from growing up as a “jungle boy” in rural India to being baptized and befriended by an Apostle. 70 Wings as Eagles What do eagles’ wings tell us about the blessings of keeping covenants? 75 Poem: Becoming Brigham Don L. Searle Faith, character, and heaven’s guidance prepared Brigham Young for his prophetic role. Departments 3 Family Home Evening Ideas 8 April 2016 Conference Notebook 10 We Talk of Christ: Loving Others with Different Values Name withheld 12 Prophets and Apostles Speak Today: In Favor of Religious Freedom 48 Teaching in the Savior’s Way: The Teacher Council Difference Sandra Cattell 50 Teaching in the Savior’s Way: Understanding the Youth You Teach 52 Teaching in the Savior’s Way: “Behold Your Little Ones”—Learning to Teach Children 54 Gospel Classics: Temple Worship—the Key to Knowing God Elder Marion D. Hanks 72 Music: A Heritage of Faith Rachel Mecham Goates 76 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again: Spiritual Crocodiles President Boyd K. Packer