“Contents,” Ensign, April 2020 Contents April 2020 Volume 50 • Number 4 Contents General Conference through the Years Portraits of Faith Berglind Guðnason—Árnessýsla, Iceland Ministering Principles Ministering through General Conference The Future of the Church By President Russell M. Nelson The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is preparing the world for the Savior’s return. Find Your Next Song of Praise By Marissa Widdison and Katie Bastian Discover musical resources to help you and your ward or branch celebrate Easter and the Restoration of the Church. The Ongoing Restoration By Elder LeGrand R. Curtis Jr. The Restoration began in the Sacred Grove 200 years ago, and it continues today. A Mighty Change of Heart By Elder Kyle S. McKay When we repent, the Savior’s Atonement can cause in us a mighty change of heart. Family Study Fun Weekly Book of Mormon Insights What Does Easter Mean for Me? Why Does King Benjamin Invite Us to Become like a Child? What Does It Mean to Have the Name of Christ Written in Our Hearts? Sherem’s Skepticism: The Tactics of a Faith Shaker By Benjamin Hyrum White How to overcome the Sherems of today. Make Conference a Priority By Elder Paul V. Johnson Following the counsel we hear at general conference can bring blessings now and later. Blessings of Self-Reliance Our Blessing of Becoming Debt Free By Bruce Ward They Had a Hope of Christ’s Coming—and We Can Too By Mindy Selu We can gain a hope of Christ’s Second Coming the same way the Book of Mormon prophets did. Reflections My Not-So-Traditional Easter Tradition By Brooke Anderson A trip to the cemetery changed my approach to the Easter holiday. A Different Perspective on Easter: Five Lessons for Us from Easter in the Book of Mormon By Adam C. Olson From the destruction to the voice heard in darkness, what can we learn from the first Easter in the New World? What Church Leaders Are Saying about the Atonement of Jesus Christ Ten Tips for Parenting the Strong-Willed Child By Kevin Hinckley Here are some ways to build a loving relationship with that child who tests your patience. Teaching Children the Value of Work By Christy Monson Consider these suggestions for helping children experience the blessings of work. Improving Our Temple Experience By the First Presidency Latter-day Saint Voices A father gives his daughter a priceless gift; a grieving mother is reminded of God’s grace; a sister reflects on the worth of a soul; a boy’s faith helps his family. Young Adults Young adults are a vital part of the ongoing Restoration. Learn how you can help! On the Cover Photograph by Stefano Cirianni