“Contents,” Liahona, October 2014, 1–3 Liahona, October 2014 Messages 4 First Presidency Message The Prayer of Faith By President Henry B. Eyring 7 Visiting Teaching Message The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: Bread of Life Feature Articles 14 Missionary, Family History, and Temple Work By Elder David A. Bednar Preaching the gospel and seeking after our dead go hand in hand. 20 Home: The Heart of Learning The lessons learned at home stay with us for a lifetime and for eternity. 26 Upon the Top of the Waters By Jon Warner Though I felt buried by waves of depression and anxiety, God kept me afloat and moving toward my promised land. 28 Pioneers in Every Land Conversion and Change in Chile By Néstor Curbelo Today, nearly 1 out of every 30 Chileans is a member of the Church. 36 Courage to Choose Modesty By Carol F. McConkie What are the doctrines and blessings of modesty? Departments 8 Serving in the Church Thank You, Brother Jay By Kristine Purcell 9 Old Testament Prophets Jeremiah 10 We Talk of Christ The Jadeite Cabbage By Ellen C. Jensen 12 Our Homes, Our Families Lizochka’s Heart By Marina Petrova 40 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again Deceptions By Elder M. Russell Ballard Satan uses artificial lures—much like the fly fisherman—to reel us in. Young Adults 44 Standing Up for What We Believe Young adults share how they boldly defended their beliefs. 48 Gospel in My Life My Intertwined Testimony By Ivy Noche Not having a testimony of the Book of Mormon caused me to question my belief in the Church. Youth 50 Free Agency or Moral Agency? By Michael R. Morris My friend had disqualified himself from missionary service. Would I be free to choose a mission? 52 Questions and Answers I’m trying to control my thoughts, but there are so many temptations. How can I have cleaner thoughts? 54 How to Ask Questions That Matter By David A. Edwards Learn how to ask the type of questions that will help others better learn the gospel. 57 How to Find Strength and Success By Elder Jeffrey R. Holland We can experience safety, success, and happiness by following Jesus Christ. 58 Family History—I Am Doing It These youth found some unexpected blessings by doing family history. 61 Poster: Discover Them, Discover You 62 Opposition to My Mission By Alcenir de Souza Strange things started to happen as I prepared to leave on my mission. 64 Learning More about What’s in Store By Cathrine Apelseth-Aanensen Life as a full-time missionary is different. Youth in Oslo, Norway, spent a day preparing for the transition. Children 66 Serving Now to Serve Later By Miche Barbosa Why did Mórmon decide to help clean the church instead of playing futebol with his friends? 68 Mathilde Gets Ready for Young Women By Jenn Wilks Learn what Young Women will be like! 70 Music Our Time to Shine By Jan Pinborough and Janice Kapp Perry 71 Special Witness How can I help with family history work? By Elder Quentin L. Cook 72 Bringing Primary Home “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” Came from God to Help My Family By Erin Sanderson and Jean Bingham 74 Friends around the World I’m Bárbara from Chile By Amie Jane Leavitt 76 Our Page 77 Look Up By Elder Adrián Ochoa We were lost in the rain, and our horses ran away. 78 For Young Children A Family Team By Sheralee Hardy Family Home Evening Ideas