“Contents,” Liahona, August 2016, 1–3 Liahona, August 2016 Messages 4 First Presidency Message The Hope of Eternal Family Love By President Henry B. Eyring 7 Visiting Teaching Message Nurturing Families Together Feature Articles 16 Accepting the Lord’s Will and Timing By Elder David A. Bednar Strong faith in the Savior is accepting His will and timing, even when the outcome is not what we wanted. 26 Being a Woman: An Eternal Perspective By Sharon Eubank A correct understanding and practice of God’s doctrine in the Church is a source of empowerment for women. 32 The Lost Scriptures By Elder Gene R. Cook The Lord not only answered our prayers but also blessed the life of a stranger. Departments 8 April 2016 Conference Notebook 10 What We Believe We Believe in Keeping the Ten Commandments 12 Reflections Ten Reasons I Love the Book of Mormon By David Fullmer 13 Serving in the Church A Far Greater Gift By Chris Deaver 14 News of the Church New Area Leaders Assigned 24 Teaching in the Savior’s Way Helping Youth Teach By Brian K. Ashton 36 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again Miracles By Elder Matthew Cowley Young Adults 42 Rooted in Christ By Elder L. Whitney Clayton Jesus Christ is the key to an abundant life. Developing deep spiritual roots in Him enables us to triumph and find peace in the midst of our trials. 49 You Are Royalty By Kathy Kipp Clayton Three things to avoid in order to rise to the level of your eternal stature. Youth 50 Rescued by My Brother By Brittney Ann Harman I will always be grateful that I invited my brother to start attending the temple with me when he turned 12, because I needed his support years later. 53 Poster Don’t Get Sucked In 54 Getting a Jump on Her Future By Miriam Sweeney After taking a self-reliance class offered by the Church, one 11-year-old girl started a trampoline business to benefit her community. 58 Questions and Answers I have a friend who feels like she doesn’t have any friends at church except me. What can I do to help her? 60 Only with the Help of God By Elder Timothy J. Dyches I know from personal experience that God helps us do more than we can on our own, from debate competitions to operating rooms. 63 Answers from Church Leaders How to Stay Worthy By President Thomas S. Monson 64 How I Know Searching for God By Ismael Ezequiel Polanco Almonte After years of searching for truth, my prayers were answered when I went to seminary with my friend. Children 66 Being Where We Should Be By Elder Randy D. Funk Standing in holy places means doing good things. What are ways that you can stand in holy places? 68 The Little Bottle of Silence By Ray Goldrup Gage didn’t think much of the empty bottle his grandpa gave him until a few weeks later after his uncle’s funeral. 70 Hands, Heart, and a Smile By Laura Goodrich Lydia wanted to be beautiful just like her mom, but she didn’t have any lipstick. Her mom told her where real beauty comes from. 72 Answers from an Apostle Why are families so important? By Elder D. Todd Christofferson 73 Our Page 74 Book of Mormon Heroes Samuel Testified 75 I Can Read the Book of Mormon 76 Book of Mormon Stories Samuel Teaches about Jesus 79 Coloring Page