“Contents,” Liahona, September 2016, 1–3 Liahona, September 2016 Messages 4 First Presidency Message After Love, Then What? By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf 7 Visiting Teaching Message Parenthood Is a Sacred Duty Feature Articles 14 Practice Pure Religion By Elder Don R. Clarke Learn to love the Savior by practicing pure religion. 20 Tithing, Timing, and Transportation By Atilio Coitiño Guzmán We had no money for public transportation to get to church, unless we used our tithing money. 22 Faith, Fairness, and Religious Freedom By Elder Ronald A. Rasband By reaching out to others in a spirit of fairness, you will feel an increase of the Savior’s love for you and others. 30 Choosing to Live: Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts Name withheld The Light of the World helped me get through the darkness of my seasonal depression. 34 “Gathered Together in My Name” By Jakob R. Jones See the fruits of one ward council’s efforts to seek revelation and act out of love. Departments 8 April 2016 Conference Notebook 10 Reflections Sister Mabel, Singing By R. Val Johnson 11 Serving in the Church Blessed for My Service By John A. Grinceri 12 Our Homes, Our Families Expecting Twins, Finding Miracles By Cheryl Lapating-La Torre 40 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again The Great Stumbling Block to Zion By President Ezra Taft Benson Young Adults 44 No Neutral Ground: How Media Influences Us By Aysia Tan Media influences us one way or another—either positively or negatively. 48 Young Adult Profiles Building the Kingdom in Australia By Ben Robinson Hearing loss couldn’t stop Callan Brooks from helping hasten the Lord’s work in Australia. Youth 50 From the Mission Field Go See Rebecca By Mindy Raye Friedman 52 Poster Look to the Light 53 To the Point Hard to be faithful? Questioning a prophet? 54 Sewing Classes and a Second Chance By Belen Chaparro After I lost the chance to share the gospel with my piano teacher, I knew I couldn’t pass up another opportunity. 56 Commandments = Love By Charlotte Larcabal What do commandments have to do with love? 58 How I Know Why the Book of Mormon? By Elvin Jerome Laceda 60 Strengthened by the Word of God By Elder Yoon Hwan Choi Studying the scriptures and following the prophet helped me make major decisions in my life. 63 Answers from Church Leaders How to Show Gratitude By Elder Robert D. Hales 64 Our Space Children 65 Which Path to Choose? By Abbey F. Even when I was being bullied, following Jesus was the best path. 66 Heavenly Father Hears Your Prayers By Neill F. Marriott We need help in life, and Heavenly Father wants to give us that help. 68 Children Who Stand Tall Bee-ing a Missionary By Jenna Koford Jesse shared the gospel by choosing to do a school report about Utah. 70 Looking Out for Elise By Merillee Booren See how Daniel stopped being frustrated with his sister and showed his love for her. 72 Answers from an Apostle Why is the Savior’s Atonement important? By Elder Dallin H. Oaks 73 Our Page 74 Jesus Loves Everyone 75 I Can Read the Book of Mormon 76 Book of Mormon Stories Jesus Visits the Nephites 79 Coloring Page I Can Help My Family