“Contents,” Liahona, August 2009, inside front cover–1 Liahona, August 2009 Adults First Presidency Message 2 That He May Write upon Our Hearts By President Henry B. Eyring Visiting Teaching Message 25 Seek Education and Lifelong Learning Feature Articles 8 Elder Neil L. Andersen: Man of Faith By Elder D. Todd Christofferson The Church’s newest Apostle, called in April 2009, has lived his life by acting in faith, believing that the Lord will bless us beyond our abilities. 16 Opening the Heavens By Elder Yoshihiko Kikuchi Do you want to deepen your spirituality? Each morning spend precious and reverent time with Heavenly Father, approaching Him in prayer and scripture study. 22 Guarding against Danger from Within: The Legend of Mixco Viejo By Adam C. Olson How do we keep our families safe? An ancient legend suggests a way. 26 Managing Postpartum Depression: A Gospel Perspective By Lynn Clark Callister Helpful ways to meet the challenge of postpartum depression. Departments 44 Latter-day Saint Voices A quick conversion to home teaching; a father’s timeless counsel found in an old Bible; finding strength and comfort amid problems; a lost key at a new job. 48 Using This Issue Family evening ideas; a memorable family home evening; topics in this issue. Youth Feature Articles 14 Better Than an A By Shanda Stephens My little sister was looking for a hero. Did I have time to be one? 34 When Should I Get My Patriarchal Blessing? By Robert K Wagstaff What is a patriarchal blessing? When and how should you get yours? A stake patriarch explains. 37 Too Holy? By R. Val Johnson His friends called him a killjoy. But to join the Church, this young man gladly made some changes. 38 Role Models By Elder Benson E. Misalucha There are many people who inspire us to live as we should. You will strengthen your testimony and learn to be obedient by following their examples. Departments 21 Poster Too Much Information? 32 Questions & Answers “My friend has started smoking. How can I offer to help her quit without offending her?” Children Come Listen to a Prophet’s Voice F2 Reach Out to Others By President Thomas S. Monson Feature Articles F4 Happy Birthday, President Monson! F10 Jason’s Escape By Carolyn LeDuc Departments F6 From the Life of the Prophet Joseph Smith Hard at Work, Hard at Play F8 Sharing Time The Temple—I’m Going There Someday By Cheryl Esplin F13 Coloring Page F14 Making Friends: Love Your Country By Richard M. Romney Comment