“Contents,” Ensign, Apr. 2012, 1–3 Contents April 2012 Volume 42 • Number 4 Messages First Presidency Message 4 “He Is Risen”: A Prophet’s Testimony President Thomas S. Monson Visiting Teaching Message 7 Love, Watch Over, and Strengthen Features 10 Taking Time to Talk and Listen Rosemary M. Wixom Better communication blesses our families. 14 My Search for Motherhood Linda Longhurst How one family changed my perspective on Mother’s Day. 17 Toddlers and Tantrums JoDee A. Yost How a prayer for patience was answered. 18 A Calling for a Convert Helena Hannonen I was 10 with no piano-playing skills. How could I be the branch accompanist? 22 My Mission Was Cut Short Lisandra Brothers A missionary who returned home early finds comfort in her relative’s history. 24 Temple Service and Unexpected Blessings Sara D. Smith Ordinance workers share the joy of serving in the temple. 28 Receiving Personal Guidance at Stake Conference John J. Naylor The answer came to me in a very real way. 30 Ward Councils at Work LaRene Porter Gaunt The ward council meeting is one of the most important meetings in the Church. 34 Receiving and Retaining a Mighty Change Elder Wilford W. Andersen Losing our disposition to do evil. 40 The Atonement and the Journey of Mortality Elder David A. Bednar The Atonement enables us to be good and to serve beyond our natural capacity. 48 Thy Will Be Done Kevin Jeffs The Savior’s power made my suffering not only bearable but also purifying. 50 The Loving Arms of Christ Brent L. Top Finding salvation in the Savior’s arms of power, love, and mercy. 58 Of You It Is Required to Forgive Names withheld Is it really possible to forgive? For these members the answer is an emphatic yes. 64 Everybody Knows Bleck Adam C. Olson Honoura “Bleck” Bonnet’s love for basketball has been a test and a blessing. 68 Rise Up, Ye Saints, Rejoice! Larry Hiller Easter sheet music for your family. Departments 8 April Conference Notebook We Talk of Christ 38 Amazing Grace Kristen Nicole Cardon I depend on the grace of Jesus Christ every day. 69 Family Home Evening Ideas 70 Latter-day Saint Voices 74 News of the Church 79 In Other Church Magazines Until We Meet Again 80 Hope in the Atonement Bishop Richard C. Edgley Hope must be based not only upon knowledge and testimony but also upon a personalization of the Atonement. On the Cover Front: Touch Me Not, by Minerva Teichert, courtesy of the Brigham Young University Museum of Art. Back: Detail from Behold My Hands, by Jeff Ward.