“Contents,” Ensign, October 2016, 1–3 Contents October 2016 Volume 46 • Number 10 Messages First Presidency Message 4 The Blessings of Obedience President Thomas S. Monson Visiting Teaching Message 7 The Family Is Ordained of God Young Adult Features 18 Converted for Life Joshua Oram As a missionary, I witnessed how the Book of Mormon can soften even the hardest of hearts. 22 I Missed the Message Michael R. Morris When someone started leaving pornographic magazines on my doorstep and in my car, I knew what to do with them. 24 Stand as True Millennials President Russell M. Nelson Four recommendations on how to stand as a true millennial. Features 32 Little Children and the Sacrament Aaron L. West In partaking of the sacrament, little children can prepare to make covenants. 34 Understanding Suicide: Warning Signs and Prevention Kenichi Shimokawa Learn how to help prevent suicide and help surviving family members. 40 Prophetic Words in an Unexpected Place Colette Lindahl Some Church magazines left in an apartment changed one man’s life by leading him to the gospel. 42 Family History: Peace, Protection, and Promises Elder Bradley D. Foster As we gather our family history records and take our ancestors’ names to the temple, we and our posterity will be blessed. 46 Serving Beyond Jordan R. Val Johnson and Rachel Coleman One humanitarian senior missionary couple impacted thousands of lives by serving where the Lord needed them. 52 The Spirit of Visiting Teaching Joy M. Gatherum-Hanson A visiting teacher and her children brighten the lives of a mother and her disabled daughter. 54 Serving While Living with Disabilities Lynne Crandall and Jennifer Johnson Despite formidable hardships, this husband and wife remain devoted disciples. 58 Love versus Lust Joshua J. Perkey What is the antidote to lust, the desire to possess things in a manner contrary to God’s will? 64 Tutored by the Lord Christina H. Fairweather As a new Primary president, I learned that comparing myself with others who had held the same calling was the wrong approach. 66 Five Ways to Help Youth Tackle Tough Social Issues Angela Peterson Fallentine Find out how the gospel can strengthen youth as they confront today’s world. 70 Emotion and Addiction Peter L. Howell Using food to cope with life’s challenges can become like an addiction. Here are eight better ways to deal with negative feelings. Departments 3 Family Home Evening Ideas 8 Conference Notebook: Sacred Things C. Gary Allred 10 Serving in the Church: My Service-Filled Sundays Jeffery A. Hogge 11 Reflections: Melva’s Last Supper Cheryl Harward Wilcox 12 Teaching in the Savior’s Way: The Joy of Learning Tad R. Callister 50 Our Homes, Our Families: Fasting and Praying for Emma Cecilie Norrung 74 Turning Hearts: Finding William Sally Johnson Odekirk 76 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again: The Divine Genius of the Lord’s Church President Gordon B. Hinckley