“Contents,” Liahona, June 2017 Liahona, June 2017 Messages First Presidency Message Called to the Work By President Thomas S. Monson Visiting Teaching Message Priesthood Power through Keeping Covenants Feature Articles Religion’s Vital Global Role By Elder Dallin H. Oaks Elder Oaks shares eight examples of the essential social values of religion. Sundays Are for Something More By Alexei Chemezov We asked our friend Nikolai to try an experiment. Regaining My Covenants Name withheld After my excommunication, I desperately wanted my covenants back. The First Vision: Key to Truth By Elder Richard J. Maynes Joseph Smith’s different accounts of the First Vision teach us fundamental truths about the nature of God and revelation. The Faithful High Councilor By Donald A. Coe An unassuming member of the Church taught me what it meant to “lift where you stand.” Departments What We Believe Living the Gospel Nourishes Sacred Family Relations Our Homes, Our Families In Record Time By Richard L. Bairett Jr. Reflections Watched Over by Our Heavenly Father By LaRene Porter Gaunt Serving in the Church Solitary Service in Sarajevo By Armin Wilhelm Portraits of Faith Mikael Rinne Latter-day Saint Voices Until We Meet Again The Priesthood Is Here Today By Elder Robert D. Hales Young Adults Self-Reliance and Gospel Learning By David B. Marsh Learning how to study the gospel is like learning how to paint. Soldier for the Lord By Enoc R. Verde Reyes I needed to have the faith to put my worries in the Lord’s hands. Youth Finding and Being True Friends Youth from England share what true friendship means to them. Poster Real Connection My First Time at the Temple By Matias Pedraza I didn’t want to just hear about the temple. I wanted to go myself. The Restoration of Priesthood Keys By President Henry B. Eyring How is the Church “built upon the foundation of apostles and prophets”? Questions and Answers My friend says she doesn’t believe in God. How can I share the gospel with her? Your Own Liahona By Richard M. Romney Your patriarchal blessing can guide you like a personal Liahona. Children Martin’s Choice By Lindsay Tanner and Bethany Bartholomew All of the others were drinking tea. Wouldn’t it be rude to say no? Children with Heart Making Dolls, Making Friends By Jordan Wright Church History Figures The Book of Commandments Our Page Answers from an Apostle Why are fathers so important? By Elder D. Todd Christofferson Being Like Shiblon By Elder Michael T. Ringwood This Book of Mormon hero did what was right because he knew it was right. Praying with Zara By Sherrie Gavin How Reesey and Cheyenne taught their friend about prayer. Stories of Jesus Jesus Healed People By Kim Webb Reid Coloring Page I Love My Family