“Contents,” Ensign, September 2015, 1–3 Contents September 2015 Volume 45 • Number 9 Messages First Presidency Message 4 Families and Prayer President Henry B. Eyring Visiting Teaching Message 7 Divine Attributes of Jesus Christ: Powerful and Full of Glory Young Adult Features 14 I Felt the Power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ When … Young adults share how they have been able to apply the Savior’s Atonement in their lives to find peace, hope, and strength. 18 Young Adult Profiles: A Culture of Faith in Guatemala Lisa López Being active in the Church and fellowshipping with other Saints blesses the life of this young adult. 20 Don’t Run Away Jennifer Grace Fallon I wasn’t afraid of death; I was afraid I would run out of time. 23 Poem: Becoming Christlike Kelly L. Barfield Reflections on principles found in Mosiah 3:19. 24 Why Was I Not Being Blessed? Becky Young Fawcett As a full-time missionary, I wondered why, despite my best efforts, I wasn’t seeing the same blessings that others were. Features 26 The Lord Needs You Now! Elder M. Russell Ballard Three ways to put on “the whole armour of God” and join the battle today. 32 How Seminary Is Elevating Learning Travis Searle Find out how new graduation requirements for seminary are helping students to say, “I have learned for myself.” 34 Blessing Our Children by Improving Our Marriages Lori Cluff Schade The quality of your marriage affects your children more than you might realize. 40 The Temple and the Natural Order of Marriage Elder Bruce C. Hafen By following the order of marriage God gave to Adam and Eve, husbands and wives can become like the Savior. 46 Never Alone in Sierra Leone Norman C. Hill Despite their trials, these Latter-day Saints know that their Heavenly Father remembers them. 50 Joseph Smith in Harmony Elder Steven E. Snow Learn of the Prophet Joseph Smith’s notable experiences at Harmony, Pennsylvania, home of a newly restored historic site. 58 The Harmless Little Fern Kathleen Ryan When a small, fern-like plant appeared in my yard, I did nothing—to devastating consequences. 60 Church Handbooks: The Written Order of Things Elder Per G. Malm Looking to learn your duties in your calling? Have a question about Church policy? The Church handbooks have the answers. 66 The Apostle Paul as Master Teacher Frank F. Judd Jr. and John Hilton lll Enhance your own gospel teaching by applying these strategies from the Apostle Paul’s ministry. 70 Fragile Instruments Played with Power Janell H. Johnson A car accident when I was young left me disabled, but the Lord has magnified my efforts to bear testimony through music. 73 Sheet Music: My Shepherd Will Supply My Need 74 The Hymnbook Turns 30 Garrett H. Garff This year marks the 30th anniversary of the 1985 hymnbook. How have the hymns touched your heart? Departments 3 Family Home Evening Ideas 8 April 2015 Conference Notebook 10 News of the Church 12 Our Homes, Our Families: Prayer—a Mother’s Gift Name withheld 76 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again: A Visit from the Savior President Lorenzo Snow