“Contents,” Ensign, September 2019 Contents September 2019 Volume 49 • Number 9 Contents How to Help Children Become More Resilient Portraits of Faith Debbie Cole—Leinster, Ireland Ministering Principles How the Spirit Can (and Will) Help You Minister Come, Follow Me: New Testament (Sept.) Family Study Fun Come, Follow Me: New Testament (Aug. 26–Sept. 1) Strengthening “the Body of Christ” By David Dickson Learn how we can strengthen ourselves and each other through the Come, Follow Me curriculum. Come, Follow Me: New Testament (Sept. 9–15) Becoming a “New Creature” in Christ By Elder Vern P. Stanfill The inspiring story of a broken-down horse’s transformation serves as a lesson on how the Savior can transform us. An Epistle from an Apostle By President M. Russell Ballard A prophet’s guidance for our day. My Conference Notebook April 2019 General Conference Receiving and Acknowledging Heavenly Guidance By Elder Adilson de Paula Parrella We need spiritual strength now more than ever. Here is a guide for recognizing and receiving promptings. Blessings of Self-Reliance The Course That Changed Our Course By Michael R. Morris Resilience—Spiritual Armor for Today’s Youth By Elder Lynn G. Robbins Respecting our children’s agency allows them to develop resilience. Building Resilience: Eight Tips for Parents By Wendy Ulrich and Lyle J. Burrup Many Ways to Minister By Elder Enrique R. Falabella Whether in airport waiting lines, our wards, or our own families, ministering is part of discipleship. When Senior Missionaries Return Home By Christy Monson Feeling down or disoriented after serving as a senior missionary? Here are some tips for post-mission life. Word and Will of the Lord In this excerpt from Saints, volume 2, the pioneers work through struggles at Winter Quarters, and the Church grows in the South Pacific. The Bread and Water of Hope By Marissa Widdison Just as Elijah’s hope was restored when the Lord provided bread and water, we too can receive help when we are struggling to continue on. Teaching Teens and Younger Children Helping Children Understand Their Emotions Latter-day Saint Voices A laundry bag shows missionaries their mother’s love; modern-day good Samaritans help a woman in need; a friendship is sparked by a health crisis; music ties him to his ancestors. Young Adults As much as we may want to be perfect, perfectionism draws us away from God and limits our eternal perspective. Read how young adults are overcoming perfectionism to become better disciples.