“Contents,” Liahona, October 2015, 1–3 Liahona, October 2015 Messages 4 First Presidency Message Finish with Your Torch Still Lit By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf 7 Visiting Teaching Message Divine Attributes of Jesus Christ—Filled with Charity and Love Feature Articles 10 Joseph the Seer By Richard E. Turley Jr., Robin S. Jensen, and Mark Ashurst-McGee How was the Prophet Joseph able to fulfill his calling as a seer and translate the Book of Mormon? 18 Words to Change Our World By Norman C. Hill The literacy efforts of a district council in Ghana led to a blessing beyond measure for some Saints. 22 Teaching Youth How to Lead in the Savior’s Way By Carol S. McConkie Youth are the future leaders of the Church, but they can have leadership experiences today. 26 Celebrating Family Home Evening See how members around the world participate in this important family-strengthening activity. 32 The Plan of Salvation: A Sacred Treasure of Knowledge to Guide Us By Elder Robert D. Hales Supporting our Father’s plan was our key to success in the premortal life, and it is still the key to our success in this life. Departments 8 Serving in the Church Was I Doing Enough? By Brooke Barton 9 Reflections Pumpkins or Melons? By Rachel Cox 40 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again The Way to Safety By President Henry B. Eyring Young Adults 44 Living with Real Intent By Randall L. Ridd Examining the “why” of your decisions will help you live a more deliberate and focused life. 48 Faith, Service, and a Loaf of Bread By Nissanka (Nissh) Muthu Mudalige I wanted to go teach with the missionaries; I just didn’t know how I could afford to get there. Youth 50 Recovering from the Trap of Pornography By Elder Dallin H. Oaks Five principles to help you respond appropriately to media with sexual content. 56 At the Right Place at the Right Time Sometimes you just know that the Lord has placed you—or others—where you are for a reason. 58 Poster Your Book of Life 59 Line upon Line Genesis 1:26–27 60 My Search for Truth By Peng Hua Growing up, I was taught that God didn’t exist, but I needed to know for myself. 62 Amazing Young Men and Young Women in the Scriptures By Gisela Guthier Just like you, youth in the scriptures faced challenges and temptations. What can you learn from their examples of faith and courage? 64 Questions and Answers How can I make peace with my mom dying—even after we fasted and prayed for her to live? Children 66 A Winning Decision By Marissa Widdison Miranda finally got the chance to play on a winning team. But could she play on Sundays? 68 Question Corner What do you love most about being a member of the Church? 69 Our Page 70 Scripture Time Peter, Cornelius, and the Angel By Erin Sanderson 72 Finding Help By Kimberly Reid Tate saw something he shouldn’t have, but he was scared to tell his parents about it. 74 Oh No! Now What? What should you do when you see something you know is bad? 75 Paul’s Pumpkins Paul didn’t think he would ever be big enough to go on a mission like his brother. 79 Music One in a Million By Jan Pinborough and Michael F. Moody