“Contents,” Ensign, August 2017 Contents August 2017 Volume 47 • Number 8 Messages First Presidency Message A Disciple’s Life By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Visiting Teaching Message Living a Consecrated Life Young Adult Features Inquire Well to Marry Well By Michael A. Goodman Looking to the inward character will help us know the true nature of a potential spouse. What Is Institute? By Wayne L. Davis How can institute help you gain friends, spiritual protection, and gospel knowledge? Institute Is for Us By Leah Welker We’ve got a lot on our plates—institute can help. Features Learning for the Whole Soul By Elder Kim B. Clark Become educated with your entire soul—not just your mind. Blessed by Seminary in Spite of Myself By Jeremy Vick I didn’t want to attend seminary, but the lessons I learned there helped me when I needed them most. Seminary and Institute at a Glance Learn interesting facts and figures about these worldwide programs of the Church. The Divine Standard of Honesty By Elder Neil L. Andersen For a disciple of Christ, honesty is at the very heart of spirituality. Inspired Home Teaching Members tell how they were blessed through the Christlike service of caring home teachers. Sweeten the Sabbath with Family History By Margot Hovley Ten ways to enrich your family’s Sabbath day through connecting with the past. Blessing Those Who Are Less Active By Elder Terence M. Vinson As we live in tune with the Spirit and seek the Lord’s help, He will bless our efforts to bring His lost sheep back to the fold. Eight Strategies to Help Children Reject Pornography By Lisa Ann Thomson Even with the seeming pervasiveness of pornography, parents have power to protect their children and prepare them to face and reject pornography. Faith, Determination, and a Deadline By Aaron Barrus Time was running out to finish the wood pieces we were asked to make for the temple. Prompted to Pay Tithing By Robert G. Cox I had a clear and unmistakable impression that I needed to pay my tithing. Preparing a Spiritual Feast By Manuel Emilio Ciriaco We decided to treat sacrament meeting like more than just another Sunday meeting—and the results were extraordinary. Departments April 2017 Conference Notebook Our Homes, Our Families: Our Kitchen and Our Covenants By Bonnie L. Ford Reflections: Clocks By Christy Rusch Banz Serving in the Church: The Lord’s Concern for Us By Paige Anderson News of the Church: Area Presidencies Music: Angels Round About By Marvin K. Gardner and Vanja Y. Watkins Friend Connection: The Burdens of Bullying Teaching the Proclamation to Children Turning Hearts: My Missionary Heritage By Alexandra Warner Portraits of Faith: Niki Covington—Lazio, Italy Latter-day Saint Voices Until We Meet Again: Please Come Back! By President James E. Faust