“Contents,” Ensign, Feb. 2013, 1–3 Contents February 2013 Volume 43 • Number 2 Messages First Presidency Message 4 A Word for the Hesitant Missionary President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Visiting Teaching Message 8 Converted unto the Lord Features 16 Discipleship at All Times, in All Things, in All Places Melissa Merrill Six members share what they learned from a “discipleship experiment.” 22 I Can Decide Name withheld How we deal with the things we experience is up to us. My decision not to become bitter made all the difference in my ability to heal. 24 Balancing Truth and Tolerance Elder Dallin H. Oaks We must stand up for truth, even while we practice tolerance and respect for beliefs and ideas different from our own. 32 You’re Not Here to Go to Church! Mike Ellsworth I was in basic training and needed spiritual nourishment. 34 “Stand by My Servant Joseph” Elder Cecil O. Samuelson Jr. What does it mean to stand by the Prophet Joseph Smith? 40 Earth: A Gift from God Tom Reese Every tree, every mountain, every bird in the air testifies of our Heavenly Father. 44 Standards for All Seasons Lori Fuller What do you do when faced with what seems to be a gray area between right and wrong? These five principles from the Book of Mormon can guide you. 48 Courage to Share the Gospel Cindy Beck I wanted to ask Susan if she would like to meet with the missionaries, but what if she said no? 50 Integrity: Foundation of a Christlike Life Elder Tad R. Callister Understanding these seven principles will help us make integrity a fundamental character trait in our personal lives. 56 The Refining Fire of Grief Ashley Isaacson Woolley How Heavenly Father spoke comfort and reassurance to me in a difficult time. 60 Lifting the Hands Which Hang Down Stephen Havertz Whether you are experiencing grief or comforting someone who is grieving, keep in mind that people mourn in deeply personal ways. 63 Poem: Epiphany Jack Newman Spiritual promptings and creative expression can come to us in an instant. 64 Job Hunting According to Nephi Edgar Tooley How Nephi, Bishop Edgley, and others helped me to find work. Departments 9 Teaching For the Strength of Youth: Entertainment and Media 10 October Conference Notebook 13 Our Homes, Our Families: My Dad’s Apology David Hixon 14 What We Believe: We Must Be Born of Water and of the Spirit 67 Family Home Evening Ideas 68 Questions and Answers How can I return to church? 70 Latter-day Saint Voices 74 News of the Church 79 In Other Church Magazines 80 Until We Meet Again: Remembering Him on the Sabbath Michael R. Morris On the Cover Front: Photograph of woman helping after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, by Jeffrey D. Allred and Mike Terry © Deseret News. Back: Photo illustration by Howard Collett © IRI. Inside front cover: Photograph by Royce Bair © Getty Images.