“Contents,” Ensign, July 2019 Contents July 2019 Volume 49 • Number 7 Contents Religion: A Blessing to Our Lives and Communities Religion affects not just our spirit but also our community, health, and relationships. Portraits of Faith Iona Wikaira—Kaikohe, New Zealand Ministering Principles How Can We Create a Culture of Inclusion at Church? We Are Witnesses: The Twelve Apostles Today By Sarah Jane Weaver and Jason Swensen Modern Apostles share their thoughts on their sacred calling. A Holier Pattern of Service By Elder Patrick Kearon Ministering is one of the defining characteristics of members of the Church. See how you can magnify your abilities to minister to others. Our Ongoing Legacy of Pioneers How can you honor and share your pioneer legacy? Come, Follow Me: New Testament (July 15–21) The Blessings of Diversity By Bryant Jensen The Church has members of wide-ranging background and culture; embracing this diversity makes us stronger. Gather Up a Company In this pre-release excerpt from Saints, volume 2, the early members of the Church prepare to move West. Reflections Thanking God for the Seagulls in Your Life By Kim Woodbury Women in the New Testament Tabitha By Allisa White Religious Identity: Like Marrow in Our Bones By Elder L. Whitney Clayton Our religion is not merely a pastime; it is an integral part of our identity. If God Loves Me, Why Is Life So Hard? By Barbara A. Lewis Trials can be a blessing if we allow them to bring us closer to Christ. Blessings of Self-Reliance Six Steps to Getting a Job By Bruno Vassel III Come, Follow Me: New Testament (July) Family Study Fun Teaching Teens and Younger Children Five Truths for Loving Those Who Believe Differently Latter-day Saint Voices Her promise to a child becomes a blessing; prayer brings peace amid a family trial; a disturbing moment gives way to sweetness; his grit leads to enlightenment. Until We Meet Again Short-Sighted Sarcasm By Becky Craven Quick Reads Young Adults Personal experiences from those who returned home early from their missions show that you can make this transition with the Savior’s help.