“Contents,” Ensign, Mar. 2010, 1–3 Contents March 2010 Volume 40 • Number 3 On the Cover Front: Bring Up Your Children in Light and Truth, by GayLynn Ribeira. Back: Joseph and the Boy Jesus, by Leroy Transfield, Museum of Church History, Eighth International Art Competition. Messages First Presidency Message 4 Moral Courage President Henry B. Eyring Visiting Teaching Message 8 Strengthening Faith in God the Father and Jesus Christ through Personal Scripture Study Features 27 Learning through Life’s Trials Larry Richman Trials can teach us that faith in God the Father and in His Son, Jesus Christ, is the source of inner strength. 32 Trials and Testimony Elder Paul B. Pieper Finding answers in times of need. 34 Enduring Well Emma Petty Addams As a mother of a child with autism, I came to know that “enduring” adversity means more than merely “getting through it.” 38 Home—A Sacred and Safe Haven Living the gospel within the sacred walls of our home makes it a safe haven. 42 Two Words That Can Change Lives Alice Ruth Dreschel How “thank you” blessed another’s life. 44 The Value of Experiencing and Expressing Gratitude Vaughn E. Worthen Why “thank you” matters—for those who hear it and those who say it. 50 The Lord Truly Protected Us Kevin D. Casper Fire on a ferry puts six missionaries in danger. Our Homes, Our Families 12 What Mothers Can Learn from the Savior Amy M. Morgan The Savior’s example and the teachings of modern prophets guide mothers in their sacred role. Living as Latter-day Saints 16 Digital Detachment and Personal Revelation Elder Scott D. Whiting The need to constantly be attached to our digital devices hinders us from building a relationship with our Heavenly Father. 22 Gospel in My Life: When Things Seemed Wrong Lin Si-Chia I was trying to live the gospel. So why did my life take a turn for the worse? 23 Why Pay Fast Offerings? These young adults are finding the blessings of a generous contribution. 24 They Spoke to Us: Neither Trust in the Arm of Flesh Elder Russell M. Nelson Much more important than what you do for a living is what kind of a person you become. By Study and by Faith 52 The Law of the Fast Elder Robert L. Simpson We cannot begin to approach perfection until we decide to make the law of the fast a part of our lives. Provident Living 56 Lifted by the Lord’s Love Darrell Knight My dream was to be a pilot. But what if I didn’t make it? 58 Safe in His Hand For those who worry about “perilous times,” prophetic perspective brings peace. Departments 9 We Talk of Christ Recognizing Gospel Light Yulia Phares I didn’t know where I could find happiness, but Heavenly Father did. 10 What We Believe The Holy Ghost Testifies of Truth The role of the Holy Ghost in our lives. 26 Serving in the Church Acceptable Service David LeSueur Qualifying ourselves for the work. 66 Latter-day Saint Voices Reaping blessings through obedience. 70 Small and Simple Things 73 Family Home Evening Ideas 74 News of the Church 79 In Other Church Magazines 80 Until We Meet Again Picturing Fatherhood Antonio Peluso The two bicyclists were a familiar sight, but that Sunday, they reminded me of the past and gave me confidence in the future. More Online