“Contents,” Ensign, April 2017 Contents April 2017 Volume 47 • Number 4 Messages First Presidency Message The Just Shall Live by Faith By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Visiting Teaching Message Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood Young Adult Features Understanding Your Patriarchal Blessing By Allie Arnell and Margaret Willden Patriarchal blessings are like our own personal road maps. Here are some tips for navigating yours. Praying for Comfort By Mackenzie Brown Alone and feeling sad, I finally opened up my heart to Heavenly Father. Young Women—Mission or Not? By Lynne Crandall and Bethany Bartholomew Learn how two young adult women found their answers to the mission question. Preparing for a New Journey By Karina Martins Pereira Correia de Lima Doubts and fears about starting my own family worried me. How could I find peace? Features The Savior’s Atonement: Foundation of True Christianity By Elder Robert D. Hales Because He lives, all of us will live again. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ and Truths about the Body By David A. Edwards The Resurrection of Jesus Christ teaches us essential truths about the eternal and sacred nature of the body. The War Goes On By Elder Larry R. Lawrence Elder Lawrence describes four of Satan’s strategies and how to resist them. Prince of Peace This removable poster ties in with the Easter video now available to watch at mormon.org. Becoming Children of Christ By Elder Timothy J. Dyches As we keep our covenants, we are transformed through the Atonement. Poem: Discipleship By Patricia Bowers Followers of Jesus Christ can help to ease the burdens of others. Recognizing My Mother’s Sacrifice By Duane Hoem The birthday gift from my mother was a disappointment—what would I do with such an ugly bike? Joseph Smith’s Early Experiences with Revelation By Steven C. Harper Lessons that the young prophet learned about revelation can help us as we seek God’s guidance. The Old Family Album: The Power of Family Stories By Amneris Puscasu My ancestors’ stories and lives continue to strengthen me. A Bridge to Hope and Healing By Nanon Talley How can you or a loved one find peace, hope, and healing after something as evil and traumatic as sexual abuse? Growing a Healthy Technology Garden By Marissa Widdison Four ideas to help families have a safe and fruitful relationship with technology. Departments Family Home Evening Ideas Friend Connection: The Words We Use Teaching the Proclamation to Children We Talk of Christ: The Shepherd’s Crook By Stephen G. Biddulph Music: Come, Come unto Him By Steven K. Jones and Michael F. Moody Portraits of Faith: Skaidrīte Bokuma Latter-day Saint Voices Until We Meet Again: The Power of God By Elder Bruce R. McConkie