“Contents,” Liahona, Feb. 2010, 1–2 Liahona, February 2010 Messages 4 First Presidency Message On Being Spiritually Prepared—Counsel from Our Prophet By President Thomas S. Monson 7 Visiting Teaching Message Managing Resources Wisely and Staying Out of Debt Feature Articles 19 The Promise of the Temple By Ellen Rowe Sigety Our bishop told us that our family needed to be sealed in the temple soon. We didn’t understand the urgency until later. 22 Christ and Culture in the Old Testament By Donald W. Parry These five symbols will help you better understand the Savior and His sacrifice. 30 “This Do in Remembrance of Me” By Elder Paul K. Sybrowsky May we be filled with the Spirit of the Lord each Sabbath day as we partake of the sacrament in remembrance of Him. Departments 8 Small and Simple Things 11 Serving in the Church When Is the Time to Serve? By Elder Robert D. Hales 12 We Talk of Christ The Single Ski By Kristian Christensen 14 What We Believe Jesus Christ Is Central to Heavenly Father’s Plan 16 Gospel Classics Looking toward the Temple By Elder John A. Widtsoe 36 Our Homes, Our Families Putting Family First By Krista Schmitz 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 74 News of the Church 80 Until We Meet Again Singing a New Hymn By Debra Randall Young Adults 42 They Spoke to Us Grow Up unto the Lord By Kathleen H. Hughes 44 That They May Grow Up in Thee: Markers of Adulthood By Wendy Ulrich and Christine S. Packard Ten ways you can grow as a young adult. Youth 46 Leading the Way By Melissa Merrill Two teens in this Costa Rican family were the first in their family to join the Church. 49 Protected from the Unexpected By Fernando C. Pareja On their way home from the temple, youth wait in terror as hijackers attack the bus in front of them. 50 Questions and Answers “How can I convince my friends that our standards are really about freedom and not a burden?” 52 Gospel Classics The Parable of the Treasure Vault By Elder James E. Talmage 54 Why Won’t You Come to the Party? By Jek Toon Tan Peer pressure forces this young man to make a difficult decision. 55 Poster They Are Ten Commandments 56 Our Space 58 My Football Goal By Timothy Herzog I wanted to play on the competitive team, but then I would have to play on Sunday. Children 60 A Visit to Temple Square The North Visitors’ Center By Chad E. Phares 62 Maria’s New Dress By Angie Bergstrom Miller A new pink dress for church! How wonderful—and how distracting. 64 Stories of Jesus Heavenly Father and Jehovah Created the World By Diane L. Mangum 66 Our Page 67 Learning to Listen By Elder José A. Teixeira I felt I shouldn’t go to the river without my parents, but I went anyway. 68 Sharing Time Jesus Christ Is My Savior and Redeemer By Sandra Tanner and Cristina Franco 70 For Young Children More Online