August 2005
Contents
Using the Liahona
A Testimony Vibrant and True
Gordon B. Hinckley
A Consistent Prophetic Call
Strengthening the Family: Within the Bonds of Matrimony
Messages from the Doctrine and Covenants: Family History Changed My Life
Carlos A. Pérez
I Found It!
599 Baptisms
Wilson Arley Ocampo
Fighting Internet Filth
Mario Hipol
Questions and Answers
Rejoice in an Understanding of the Purpose of Life
The Place to Be
Janet Thomas
The Quorums of the Seventy
Earl C. Tingey
Poster
Doctrine and Covenants Times at a Glance, Chart 2: Sections 65–137
Did You Know?
Latter-day Saint Voices
Unexpected Marriage Advice
Bart Benson
I Felt Indescribable Joy
Hildo Rosillo Flores
Twice Spared
Pamela M. Moody
Time for Eternal Things
Adam C. Olson
Comment
News of the Church
First Presidency Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Church Now Fourth Largest in the U.S.; Growth Continues Worldwide
English Hymnbook Celebrates 20 Years; 21 Languages Have Followed
Chad Phares
Tabernacle Choir Getting to Know Unique Conference Center
Four Temples to Be Dedicated by October
Additional Sharing Time Ideas, August 2005
Speaking Today
The Friend
Come Listen to a Prophet’s Voice: The Canary with the Best Song
Thomas S. Monson
Sharing Time: The Gift of the Holy Ghost
Margaret Lifferth
From the Life of President David O. McKay
Lessons from Dandy
Framing Jesus with Love
Jane McBride Choate
The Power to Baptize and Confirm
Special Witness: Getting to Know Elder M. Russell Ballard
For Little Friends
Audrey Makes a Friend
Lurley Noe
Hans Nieto of Guayaquil, Ecuador
Marvin K. Gardner
“The Friend,” Liahona, Aug. 2005
Cover: Photograph by Marvin K. Gardner.