“Contents,” Ensign, Oct. 2012, 1–3 Contents October 2012 Volume 42 • Number 10 Messages First Presidency Message 4 One Key to a Happy Family President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Visiting Teaching Message 8 Honoring Our Covenants Features 14 Loss and Childlessness: Finding Hope amid the Pain Joshua J. Perkey Three couples from England find strength in the Lord as they cope with childlessness and the death of loved ones. 20 Teaching Chastity and Virtue Matthew O. Richardson Counsel on how to teach children about sexual intimacy. 24 Chastity in an Unchaste World Covenants can help young adults remain sexually pure. 28 How to Survive in Enemy Territory President Boyd K. Packer The gift of the Holy Ghost and prophetic counsel can protect you in enemy territory. 32 Helping Youth Have Spiritual Experiences Melissa Merrill Parents and leaders cannot force children into the gospel, but they can facilitate spiritual experiences. 38 The Voice of the People Michael A. Neider Service and citizenship. 42 What Have You Done for Them? Aleta Goodman Breakwell As I sat in the temple, I realized there was family history work for me yet to do. 46 The Book of Alma: Lessons for Today Elder Paul B. Pieper Three ancient messages for our day. 52 Instructing Young Men “More Perfectly” Larry M. Gibson Helping Young Men leaders bring young men to God. 57 General Conference—Then and Now Photographs of general conference over the years reflect the growth of the Church of Jesus Christ. 60 Patterns of Prayer in the Book of Mormon John Hilton III Five patterns that can change our prayers. 64 Gospel Classics: Teaching Righteousness at Home Elder Delbert L. Stapley Bringing up our children in truth and light. 72 Trusting in the Living Waters Name withheld What a scorched aspen grove helped me realize about challenges in my marriage. Departments For the Strength of Youth 9 Dress and Appearance Conference Notebook 10 Clearing Our Calendar for Conference Cheryl Burr Serving in the Church 11 Sunday School Answers Emma Addams What We Believe 12 Provident Living Prepares Us for the Future 66 Latter-day Saint Voices Courage to choose the right. 70 Small and Simple Things 73 Family Home Evening Ideas 74 News of the Church 79 In Other Church Magazines Until We Meet Again 80 Good Things Keep On Coming Caitlin A. Rush As someone who regrets the present turning so quickly into the past, I was grateful to simply enjoy the moment.