“Contents,” Ensign, June 2019 Contents June 2019 Volume 49 • Number 6 Contents A Father’s Calling Read favorite teachings about fatherhood from the scriptures and the prophets. Portraits of Faith Rodrigo Quintanilla—Valparaíso, Chile Ministering Principles Ministering Is Seeing Others as the Savior Does Ministering in a Holier Way By Elder Neil L. Andersen As you look for ways to minister, God will lead you to His sons and daughters. Helping Others Receive the Lord’s Healing By Merrilee Browne Boyack Learn how we can help heal those who are suffering. Blessings of Self-Reliance Flowers and Financial Security By Mechel Wall Divinely Directed Discipleship By Bishop Dean M. Davies God will give you divine direction as you seek to become His disciple. What We Believe We Believe in Being Perfect—in Christ Reflections The Telescope Perspective By Peter Coomans Poem Child of Promise By Larry Hiller Our Homes, Our Families Geckos, Crickets, and Time with Children By Nancy Thomas Let’s Go Together By Neill F. Marriott Three things Church members can do to better defend religious freedom. Things My Dad Never Taught Me By Robison Wells What Fathers don’t teach can be just as important as what they do teach. Women in the New Testament Mary Magdalene—Tower of Strength By Margot Hovley Objects from the Scriptures Cast Your Net The Greatest Cause in History By Elder Anthony D. Perkins Elder Perkins invites us to be devoted to the cause of Christ and His Church—now and for the rest of our lives. My Stutter Didn’t Stop the Spirit By Scott D. Buck One man’s offering of service, though imperfect, inspired many to forget their fears. Compassion and Forgiveness in Our Families By Andrea Lystrup When conflicts arise in our homes, these principles can bring about change. Teaching Teens and Younger Children When One or Both Parents Don’t Attend Church By Karmel Newell Latter-day Saint Voices A moment of clarity that changed his life; a realization that she had been a missionary all along; a journey that brought him to the Church; a talk that strengthened her testimony. Until We Meet Again Two Living Examples By Brian K. Ashton Quick Reads Young Adults When to have kids, how many, and how to cope when things don’t go quite as planned are some of the questions you may come across as you plan for your family. Read personal experiences from other young adults in this month’s section.