“Contents,” Liahona, Mar. 2009, inside front cover–1 Liahona, March 2009 Adults 2 First Presidency Message Come unto Him in Prayer and Faith By President Thomas S. Monson 25 Visiting Teaching Message Uphold, Nourish, and Protect the Family Feature Articles 8 To Perfection By Amanda Dierenfeldt What I learned about perfection while scooping ice cream. 10 Family Home Storage: A New Message An approach to building food storage and a financial reserve that anyone can take. 15 Gospel Classics The Celestial Nature of Self-Reliance By President Marion G. Romney Independence and self-reliance are key to our spiritual growth. 22 Walking by Faith, Not by Sight By Adam C. Olson Sister Daggi lost the use of her eyes but not her sight. 26 Focusing on the Lord’s Work of Salvation: An Interview with Julie B. Beck In Relief Society we can help each other come unto Christ by doing the work that we were organized to do. Departments 43 Latter-day Saint Voices Life challenges; a visit from a friend; a prayer that brought about a miracle; missionary service. 48 Using This Issue Family home evening ideas; topics in this issue; and a successful family home evening. Youth Feature Articles 20 The Parable of the Ten Virgins How you can use this parable to prepare for the future. 31 Prayerful Personal Progress By Yésica Anabelle Benavidez Personal Progress and my prayer for a friend. 32 Why Do We Baptize for the Dead? By Elder D. Todd Christofferson Here’s why your service in the temple matters. 36 My First Battle By Colin Slingsby The choice I made that night changed the direction of my life. 38 Search and Rescue By Richard M. Romney In a fire, earthquake, hurricane, or other disaster, these youth are prepared to help. Department 42 Poster Instant Message Children F2 Come Listen to a Prophet’s Voice The True Church By President Henry B. Eyring Feature Article F8 Standing Up for Caleb By Amy S. Tate Departments F4 Sharing Time “Mine House Is a House of Order” By Cheryl Esplin F6 From the Life of the Prophet Joseph Smith A Life of Kindness F10 Making Friends Lifted by Prayer F13 Trying to Be Like Jesus Praying for Dad By Rebecca C. F14 Friend to Friend Courage to Live the Gospel By Elder Erich W. Kopischke F16 Coloring Page Comment