Liahona, July 2009

Adults
- First Presidency Message
  
  2
  
  Sugar Beets and the Worth of a Soul
  
  By President Thomas S. Monson
- Visiting Teaching Message
  
  25
  
  Qualify for and Partake of Temple Worship
- Feature Articles
  - 6
    
    The Joseph Smith Papers: The Manuscript Revelation Books
    
    By Elder Marlin K. Jensen
    
    This series in the Joseph Smith Papers Project reveals how the Prophet was tutored by new revelations.
  - 12
    
    Pioneers in Ghana
    
    Paintings and stories of some of the pioneering Latter-day Saints in Ghana, Africa.
  - 16
    
    Scripture Stories as Patterns for Our Lives
    
    By Elder Jay E. Jensen
    
    Try this scripture study technique to bridge “they-there-then” with “I-here-now.”
  - 33
    
    Standards: One Size Fits All
    
    By Debbie Twigger
    
    Some adults discovered that you can never outgrow the counsel or blessings found in For the Strength of Youth.
- Departments
  - 43
    
    Latter-day Saint Voices
    
    Overcoming contention; making home a bit of heaven; helping children spiritually and temporally; inviting Dad to the temple; finding peace from financial worries.
  - 48
    
    Using This Issue
    
    Family home evening ideas; a memorable family home evening; topics in this issue.
Youth
- Feature Articles
  - 22
    
    From Bottom to Top
    
    By Don L. Searle
    
    A talented artist and musician, Joselén Cabrera is a young woman who is going places.
  - 26
    
    An Honesty Test
    
    By Patricia A. Jacobs and Francini Presença
    
    Would my friend realize that her honesty was more important than a test grade?
  - 28
    
    Modesty: A Timeless Principle for All
    
    By Silvia H. Allred
    
    As modesty becomes the virtue that regulates and moderates our lives, we find an increased sense of self-worth.
  - 38
    
    Always Make the Effort
    
    By Elder Octaviano Tenorio
    
    What is the secret to success? You just need to put forth the effort, the concentration, and be happy.
- Departments
  - 36
    
    Instant Messages
    
    A worried missionary prays for comfort; the Duty to God program helps a young man change his life for the better.
  - 42
    
    Poster
    
    Pull Together
Children
- Come Listen to a Prophet’s Voice
  
  F2
  
  Blessed Are the Peacemakers
  
  By President Henry B. Eyring
- Feature Articles
  - F8
    
    The Invisible Visitor
    
    By Heidi Pyper
  - F11
    
    Going West
- Departments
  - F4
    
    Sharing Time
    
    Our Family Will Be Strong
    
    By Cheryl Esplin
  - F6
    
    Trying to Be Like Jesus
  - F12
    
    From the Life of the Prophet Joseph Smith
    
    The Prophet’s Voice
  - F14
    
    Friend to Friend
    
    Praying and Singing to Heavenly Father
    
    By Elder Michael John U. Teh
  - F16
    
    Coloring Page

On the cover

The Friend cover

Illustration by Jim Madsen.

See if you can find the Korean CTR ring hidden in this issue. Choose the right page!

Aspire to Something Higher

The Lord invites you to prepare yourself to enter His house. It holds great peace and wonderful blessings. (See D&C 88:119.)

Don’t Shortchange Yourself

The way you dress advertises your standards. Send the right message. (See For the Strength of Youth, 15.)