“Contents,” Liahona, Oct. 2009, inside front cover–1
Adults
First Presidency Message
2
Finding Strength through Obedience
By President Thomas S. Monson
Visiting Teaching Message
25
Nurture the Rising Generation
Feature Articles
12
Blessings of the Temple
The opportunity to enter the temple and to take upon ourselves the sacred covenants there is one of the greatest blessings available to us in mortality.
16
My Privilege to Serve
Sister María José de Araújo, who serves each day in the Recife Brazil Temple, says that those who worship regularly in the temple come to understand its real meaning and power.
18
A Temple-Going People
Fellowshipping, family history work, and baptisms for the dead inspire one ward’s members to receive their own endowments.
22
The New Gospel Art Book
More than 100 images in this affordable new book can help us teach and learn the gospel.
26
The Blessings of Ministering
Four stories of Latter-day Saints who changed the lives of fellow ward members.
30
Me? A Shepherd in Israel?
By Elder Daniel L. Johnson
The sheep we are “bringing … back to the fold” are “dear to the heart of the Shepherd.” The Lord will guide us and inspire us in what to do to recover our brothers and sisters.
Departments
Youth
Feature Articles
7
Worth the Wait
I became impatient as I waited to do baptisms for the dead. Then I realized that the people for whom we were doing this work had waited centuries.
8
Place of Peace
A beautiful building or a sacred reminder of their hopes and dreams? For some youth, the temple is both.
36
Ugly Duckling or Majestic Swan? It’s Up to You!
By Elder Errol S. Phippen
You are a chosen son or daughter of God. Choose to live up to the divine potential that lies within you.
40
Begin with Prayer
“Prayer is a great habit to acquire,” say the teens of the Ottawa Ontario Stake as they tell how prayer has brought healing, comfort, and stronger testimonies.
Departments
Children
Front: Photo illustration by Matthew Reier. Back: Mural in the Los Angeles California Temple; photograph of Panama City Panama Temple doors by Matthew Reier; photographs may not be copied.
Illustration by Craig Stapley.