“Contents,” Ensign, September 2017 Contents September 2017 Volume 47 • Number 9 Messages First Presidency Message Prophets to Guide Us By President Thomas S. Monson Visiting Teaching Message Of One Heart Young Adult Features Experimenting on the Music By Marcel Hall I found that something so simple could change everything. Seeking Refuge, Finding Peace By Boone J. Chen, as told to Beth Quist Beck and Margaret Willden Willes A Laotian refugee recognizes the hand of God in his life. A Better Way to Measure Myself By Heather J. Johnson Have you ever worried about whether you are doing enough? You’re not alone. Facing Health Setbacks with a Gospel Perspective Meet some young adults who face their health challenges with faith. Features The Gospel Path to Happiness By Elder Jeffrey R. Holland How do we pursue happiness, especially when life lies ahead of us as a challenging mountain to climb? Joy in the Face of Death By Jerri A. Harwell After her son died and her own health declined, this mother still found joy. We Can Do Better: Welcoming Others into the Fold By Betsy VanDenBerghe Four ways we can help new and returning members feel welcome in the Church. An Unexpected Life By Janine MacDonald As a single sister, I decided to choose optimism rather than discouragement. Defending the Faith By Elder Jörg Klebingat What are we willing to do to defend our belief in Jesus Christ? Living the Gospel Alone in Your Family By Megan Armknecht Here are some tips and encouragement for part-member families and their friends. A Burned Book of Mormon By Joshua Sanchez I was about to throw away the burned book, but I couldn’t do it. Poem: From the Fountain By Sharon Price Anderson Reflections on the powerful gospel symbol of water. Feasting on the Words of Christ By Elder Randy D. Funk Savoring the scriptures will give us strength and faith to overcome life’s challenges. Saved after My Daughter’s Suicide By Le Etta Thorpe After losing my daughter to suicide, my emotional wounds were deep. Fortunately, my ward was there to nurse me back to health. The Threshing Floor Find out what happens in this step in the harvesting process—and how it relates to the Lord’s harvest. Departments April 2017 Conference Notebook Teaching in the Savior’s Way: Love and Chocolate Cake—What Will You Give to Bring Them Back? By Devin G. Durrant Friend Connection: Respecting Others Teaching the Proclamation to Children Portraits of Faith: Cayo and Anthony—Paris, France Latter-day Saint Voices Until We Meet Again: The Book of Mormon—Truly a Miracle By Elder Mark E. Petersen