“Contents,” Ensign, February 2016, 1–3 Contents February 2016 Volume 46 • Number 2 Messages First Presidency Message 4 Landing Safely in Turbulence President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Visiting Teaching Message 7 Marriage Is Ordained of God Young Adult Features 14 Why Institute Graduation Matters Matthew Porter Wilcox The four new cornerstone classes will help young adults deepen their faith. 16 What Can the Book of Mormon Teach Us about Happiness? Hank R. Smith There are clear guidelines we can follow to find true happiness. 22 Why Adversity? Brad Sears By exercising faith in Jesus Christ, we receive strength to rise through every trial. Features 24 Trust in Heaven’s Timing Elder Dallin H. Oaks and Kristen M. Oaks Elder and Sister Oaks share encouraging counsel with single members of the Church. 28 The Joy of Family History Work Elder Quentin L. Cook We protect our divine destiny as we make family and family history work our priority. 34 Changed by the Book of Mormon Like these four Latter-day Saints, we can each turn to the Book of Mormon for the strength to change. 38 Mormon’s Miraculous Book John L. Sorenson You’ll appreciate the Book of Mormon even more when you understand the challenges Mormon faced in creating it. 42 When Others Prayed for Me David R. Whiting My experience taught me to never again take lightly the request to pray for someone. 44 When a Child Leaves the Church Robin Zenger Baker It’s painful when a family member leaves the Church. These ideas can help. 48 The New Testament’s Message of Repentance Elder Larry Y. Wilson The New Testament makes clear that we are to become new men and women in Christ. 52 Was That Really My Answer? Kandee Baldwin My prayer to know who should serve with me in the Primary presidency brought an unexpected answer. 54 Conducting a Well-Tuned Group Discussion Dustin West You can turn gospel discussions into symphonies of learning by using these principles. 58 Hold Fast to the Rod Elder Daniel L. Johnson There are four groups on the path to the tree of life. To which group do you want to belong? 62 Remarriage: An Adventure in Patience and Love Heidi Eljarbø Morrell Andersen Putting two families together requires twice as much love and patience. 66 A Bouquet of Blessings Debbie H. Seare Happiness is not the result of a carefree life but of a careful effort to recognize our blessings. 68 Depression Rebecca J. Clayson A Latter-day Saint woman recounts her journey from pain to peace in coping with depression and its spiritual side effects. Departments 3 Family Home Evening Ideas 8 October 2015 Conference Notebook 10 We Talk of Christ: Forgiving My Ex-Husband Name withheld 12 Reflections: The Lesson of the Santol Tree Irene Taniegra 13 Serving in the Church: We Chose to Serve Irmgard Meissner 74 Turning Hearts: Uniquely Blessed by Indexing Diane Sagers 76 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again: True Greatness President Howard W. Hunter