“Contents,” Liahona, April 2016, 1–3 Liahona, April 2016 Messages 4 First Presidency Message Prophecy and Personal Revelation By President Henry B. Eyring 7 Visiting Teaching Message Daughters of Our Eternal Father Feature Articles 12 Elder Ronald A. Rasband: Gifted Leader, Devoted Father By Elder M. Russell Ballard A loving husband and father, Elder Rasband developed leadership skills through years of mentoring from outstanding business and priesthood leaders. 18 He’s the Bishop? By Patrick J. Cronin III I understood why she couldn’t believe I was now serving as the bishop. Thirty years ago I was a very different person. 20 Scripture Translation: Into the Language of Our Heart By R. Val Johnson Reading the scriptures in our own language is like spiritually coming home. 26 Senior Missionary Moments By President Russell M. Nelson Please pray about this opportunity to create great senior missionary moments together. 28 Senior Missionaries: Needed, Blessed, and Loved By Richard M. Romney Couples find that serving a mission is more flexible, less expensive, and more enjoyable than they thought. 34 When Pornography Hits Home—Wives and Husbands Both Need to Heal Name withheld A bishop shares how he helps not only husbands who struggle with pornography but also their wives, who need the Savior’s healing just as much. 38 Watchmen on the Tower Enrich your understanding of prophets by learning how they are like watchmen on towers. Departments 8 Reflections Do the Instructions Make Sense? By Ruth Silver 9 Serving in the Church Thank You for Your Service Name withheld 10 Gospel Classics The Priesthood: A Sure Anchor By Elder L. Tom Perry 40 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again Seeking Spiritual Gifts By President George Q. Cannon Young Adults 44 Recognizing Satan’s Counterfeits By Dennis C. Gaunt By looking for the differences between Satan’s lies and Christ’s teachings instead of the similarities, we will be able to recognize Satan’s counterfeits. 48 Young Adult Profiles Measuring Blessings in Madagascar By Mindy Anne Selu Despite living in a country with many hardships, Solofo Ravelojaona feels that his life is full of blessings. Youth 50 Spiritual Stability: Building an Unsinkable Ship By Elder Dale G. Renlund Just as a ship must be carefully built to be stable, we each can gain stability in our lives with these four principles. 54 Learn to Play a Hymn in 10 Minutes! By Daniel Carter If you’ve never played the piano before but have always wanted to learn, here’s how you start. 57 Committed to Quit By Gretchen Blackburn I would do anything to quit playing the piano, so when my parents said I could quit if I learned 50 hymns, I got started. 58 Shock, Sorrow, and God’s Plan By Paola Çajupi Looking back on the most devastating experience of my life, I now know that Heavenly Father was with me the entire time. 60 Even If You’re Shy By Elder José A. Teixeira Trust the Lord, and He will bless you in your efforts to share the gospel. 62 Our Space 63 Poster Look Good? 64 Questions & Answers I get made fun of at school for being LDS. I know I need to stand up for my beliefs, but it’s so hard! How do I become brave enough? Children 66 Answers from an Apostle What do Apostles do? By Elder David A. Bednar 67 Peace in My Heart By Carol F. McConkie When I saw the prophet and heard him speak, I felt peace. 68 Ethan’s Testimony By Larry Hiller It seemed like everyone except Ethan had a testimony. 70 Pesos for Heavenly Father By Angela Peña Dahle With no money left, Ana wondered, “What will we eat tomorrow?” 72 Following Prophets and Apostles By Jenna Koford How can you follow the prophet this month? 74 Book of Mormon Heroes Alma Repented 75 I Can Read the Book of Mormon 76 Book of Mormon Stories Alma Baptizes Many People 79 Coloring Page The Sabbath Is a Special Day