Liahona, January 2009

Adults
- 2
  
  First Presidency Message
  
  Let Us Raise Our Voice of Warning
  
  By President Henry B. Eyring
- 25
  
  Visiting Teaching Message
  
  Stand Strong and Immovable in Faith
- Feature Articles
  - 10
    
    Enriching Your Study of the Doctrine and Covenants
    
    By the Sunday School General Presidency
    
    Four ways to get more out of your study of the Doctrine and Covenants.
  - 18
    
    Nourishing the Soul through Institute
    
    Young adults share how institute has strengthened their testimonies and changed their lives.
  - 26
    
    Faith to Ford the River
    
    By Adam C. Olson
    
    Chest deep in a flooded river, Rafael learned that those on the Lord’s errand are entitled to His help.
  - 28
    
    Joseph Smith: An Apostle of Jesus Christ
    
    By Elder Dennis B. Neuenschwander
    
    Joseph Smith was called of God as an apostolic witness of Jesus Christ’s reality, Resurrection, and redemptive power.
- Departments
  - 14
    
    Messages from the Doctrine and Covenants
    
    Confidence in the Presence of God
    
    By Elder Michael John U. Teh
    
    What can we do to gain God’s trust?
  - 44
    
    Latter-day Saint Voices
    
    A mother’s counsel, a family blessing, and peace from the Atonement.
  - 48
    
    Using This Issue
    
    Family home evening ideas, topics in this issue, and a successful family home evening.
Youth
- Feature Articles
  - 8
    
    Discovering God
    
    By Mary Weenig
    
    I went to Alaska to work—and to find an answer to a question.
  - 22
    
    The Most Useful Piece of Knowledge
    
    By Elder Clayton M. Christensen
    
    I desperately needed to know if the Book of Mormon was true.
  - 36
    
    An Example of the Believers
    
    By the Young Men and Young Women General Presidencies
    
    You can make a difference!
  - 40
    
    There Is Hope in Haiti
    
    By Richard M. Romney
    
    Teens in Haiti are catching the missionary spirit.
- Departments
  - 17
    
    Poster
    
    Let It Pour
  - 35
    
    Instant Messages
    
    A great gift, a favorite hymn.
  - 39
    
    Line upon Line
    
    1 Timothy 4:12
    
    Insights into this year’s Mutual theme.
Children
- F2
  
  Come Listen to a Prophet’s Voice
  
  Becoming Like Jesus Christ
  
  By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
- Feature Articles
  - F8
    
    The Talent Show
    
    By Alison Palmer
  - F14
    
    Ben’s Week
    
    By Lana Krumweide
- Departments
  - F4
    
    Sharing Time
    
    I Have a Father in Heaven, Who Loves Me
    
    By Cheryl Esplin
  - F6
    
    From the Life of the Prophet Joseph Smith
    
    The Publication of the Book of Mormon
  - F10
    
    Making Friends
    
    With All Your Heart
    
    By Richard M. Romney
  - F13
    
    Coloring Page

See if you can find the Bulgarian CTR ring hidden in this issue. Choose the right page!

On the cover

Front: I Saw a Light, by Jon McNaughton. Back: Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum, by Gary Smith.

The Friend cover

Illustration by Steve Kropp.