“Contents,” Ensign, July 2020 Contents July 2020 Volume 50 • Number 7 Contents An Invitation to Artists Worldwide Portraits of Faith Ignatius and Adelaide Baidoo—Accra, Ghana Ministering Principles Ministering through Church Activities Church History: A Source of Strength and Inspiration By Elder Quentin L. Cook, Kate Holbrook, and Matt Grow How can studying Church history deepen our faith and desire to live the gospel more fully? Surviving and Thriving like the Pioneers By Elder Lawrence E. Corbridge Pioneer examples show us how to flourish in the midst of trials. Picturing Pioneers in India By Taunalyn Rutherford These faithful Saints exemplify what it means to be pillars of the Church. Family Study Fun Weekly Book of Mormon Insights What Is the Importance of a Name? How Can We Withstand False Teachings? Why Does Alma Share the Story of Moses and the Brass Serpent? How Does Repentance Turn Sorrow to Joy? The Choice of Humility By Elder Adrián Ochoa Alma’s experience with the Zoramites teaches us that we can choose to be humble and become more Christlike. Korihor’s Charisma: The Philosophies of an Anti-Christ By Benjamin Hyrum White What can we learn about confronting worldly philosophies from Alma’s encounter with Korihor? When I Felt Deceived about the Church By Travis Ewell After Brother Ewell learned things that shook his faith and caused him to leave the Church for a time, he realized what he had been missing. When Loved Ones Leave the Church By Merrilee Browne Boyack These Book of Mormon examples can help us find inspiration when members of our families struggle with their faith. You Love, He Saves By Krista Rogers Mortensen A mother realizes that regardless of the choices of her adult children, she simply needs to love them. I Experience Same-Sex Attraction—Would Church Members Welcome Me Back? By Bouke “Bob” S. Ecoma Verstege When Brother Verstege felt a pull to return to the Church, he worried about other members accepting him. What Church Leaders Are Saying about When Loved Ones Turn Away from the Church How Do I Talk To My Kids about Family Members with Different Beliefs? Latter-day Saint Voices A family sets aside their own trials to minister; a brave airman stands up for his beliefs and inspires others; a mother holds to a promise; forgiveness comes at an unexpected time. Young Adults The future can be a scary thing. But with Heavenly Father’s help, we can all move forward with faith in the future. This month, read stories from other young adults who have learned some keys to preparing for the future. On the Cover Images from stock.adobe.com and unsplash.com