“Contents,” Ensign, Feb. 2011, 1–3 Contents February 2011 Volume 41 • Number 2 Messages First Presidency Message 4 How Great Shall Be Your Joy President Henry B. Eyring Visiting Teaching Message 7 A Restoration of All Things Features 8 Latter-day Prophets Speak: A Call for Missionaries President Thomas S. Monson adds his voice to those of previous prophets. 12 The Atonement Lisa Jan South New life as a symbol for the Atonement. 28 Finding Answers Joseph Fielding McConkie The fact that every Church member is given the gift of the Holy Ghost is evidence that the Lord wants to reveal things to you. 44 Revelation: Pouring Down from Heaven Adam Olson Knowledge pours down quickly when we’re ready. 46 Parables of the Lost and Found Forgiving, reaching out, and welcoming back. 52 Lost and Found: Me Matthew Allen Bland How a family’s example changed my life. Our Homes, Our Families 14 Helping Children Feel Safe Shawn Evans Tips parents can use to help children through difficult times. 18 The Power of Early Preparation Ronald Errol Bartholomew As the world waxes more wicked, our spiritual survival will depend on our preparation. 22 Young Adults and Family Home Evening These young adults know that family home evening isn’t something they left at home. Living as Latter-day Saints 26 Similarities and Differences Heather McOmber A Relief Society lesson I’ll never forget. 33 Did I Still Love Him? Name withheld Feelings of romance had turned to those of a cordial friendship. What was I supposed to do? 36 Questions & Answers Learning to rejoice in—and not be overwhelmed by—living the gospel of Jesus Christ. Teaching, Learning, Serving 40 Learning to Hear and Understand the Spirit David M. McConkie How to listen when the Spirit speaks. By Study and By Faith 56 Strengthening the Less Active President Boyd K. Packer How opportunities to serve and participate can strengthen the less active. Gospel Solutions 60 From Rescued to Rescuer Betsy Doane Pain and addiction ruled my life until that day at the airport. Provident Living 62 Learning to Be Content Breanna Sampson The problem was not with our house—it was with me. 63 How We Broke the Chains of Debt Kate Strongin We found ourselves in debt. Here’s what we did about it. Departments What We Believe 10 The Atonement Makes Repentance Possible Christ atoned for our sins and made it possible for us to repent and become clean again. We Talk of Christ 13 His Grace Is Sufficient Kimberlee B. Garrett Iniquity seemed such a harsh word. Could it really be the cause of my despair? 66 Latter-day Saint Voices When the Spirit speaks, do we listen and obey? 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 A Seat at the Bridegroom’s Feast Melissa Merrill Obedience is the only requirement for a place at the Savior’s feast.