“Contents,” Liahona, April 2009, inside front cover–1 Liahona, April 2009 Adults First Presidency Message 2 Teaching True Doctrine By President Henry B. Eyring Visiting Teaching Message 25 Search the Scriptures Diligently Feature Articles 8 He Is Risen Paintings of the risen Lord in the Old and New Worlds testify that He is the Resurrection and the Life. 14 What Does the Atonement Mean to You? By Elder Cecil O. Samuelson Jr. It is the only comprehensive remedy to our pains, sins, temptations, and disappointments. 20 The Voice of the Good Shepherd By Sherry Cartwright Zipperian Learning to recognize the voice of the Good Shepherd is critical to our eternal safety. 26 Learning and Latter-day Saints By Elder Dallin H. Oaks and Kristen M. Oaks Drawing on their contrasting experiences, Elder and Sister Oaks teach the importance of learning for Latter-day Saints. 38 Kindling the Light of Hope By Michael R. Morris Brazilian Latter-day Saints share how the Perpetual Education Fund has blessed their lives. Departments 44 Latter-day Saint Voices Storytelling service; scripture literacy; mission decision; prayer for my dying father. 48 Using This Issue Family home evening ideas; topics in this issue; a successful family home evening. Youth Feature Articles 32 Walking the Extra Mile By Paul VanDenBerghe How far can a little extra effort reach? 36 Not Burning the Midnight Oil By Cinthya Verónica Salazar Márquez Obeying a gospel principle helped me succeed in school and find balance in my life. Departments 21 Poster Learn of Me 22 Questions and Answers My parents aren’t active in the Church. How do I stay strong without their support? 24 Line upon Line James 1:5–6 The scripture that led the Prophet Joseph to the grove can help you find answers too. 43 Did You Know? Children F2 Come Listen to a Prophet’s Voice Returning Safely to Heavenly Father By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Feature Articles F8 Questions and Answers about the Organization of the Church F12 Excited to Learn By Lena Harper Departments F4 Sharing Time Jesus Christ Is My Savior By Cheryl Esplin F6 Friend to Friend The Promises of a Prophet By Elder Octaviano Tenorio F10 From the Life of the Prophet Joseph Smith Making Peace with His Enemies F15 Music I Want to Be Baptized F16 Coloring Page Comment