“Contents,” Liahona, July 2010, 1–3 Liahona, July 2010 Messages 4 First Presidency Message Faithful Friends By President Henry B. Eyring 7 Visiting Teaching Message Strengthening Families and Homes Feature Articles 12 Finding a Home in the Gospel By Rozelle Hastwell Hansen I was thousands of miles from home, but when I walked into the chapel for the first time, it was like I had come home. 18 Choose the Temple By Richard M. Romney Latter-day Saints in India testify of the blessings of marrying in the temple. 24 To Fill the Earth The Church of Jesus Christ is now spread across the world. These images testify of that growth. 30 Sharing the Gospel with Confidence By Elder M. Russell Ballard We need to act confidently—secure in the knowledge of who we are and what we stand for. Departments 8 Small and Simple Things 10 We Talk of Christ He Can Heal Any Wound By Sylvia Erbolato Christensen 11 Serving in the Church Blessed by My Calling By Judith Castillo Martelo 14 What We Believe Sexual Purity Blesses Our Lives 16 Gospel Classics What Did the Pioneers Bring? By President Stephen L Richards 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 74 News of the Church 79 Family Home Evening Ideas 80 Until We Meet Again Fight, Flee, or Take the Blows? By R. Val Johnson Young Adults 42 Dear Frieda Young adults write letters of counsel to a young woman who is questioning whether to move in with her boyfriend. Youth 46 To the Point 48 Poster 40 Years in the Making 49 Our Space 50 How I Know Growing into Knowing By Sonia Padilla-Romero 52 Things Will Work Out By Elder Erich W. Kopischke I held on to my testimony, and it helped me stay active, especially in my youth. 56 A Forever Family By Joshua J. Perkey Despite her family’s loss, Uanci finds comfort in knowing that her family has been sealed for eternity. Children 58 He Told Me, “No Way” By Truman E. Benson I thought my friend would do anything I dared him to do. Until today, that is. 60 Lead Me, Guide Me By Anne-Mette Howland We were lost in a new town, so we prayed for help. 62 A Prophet’s Pledge By President Thomas S. Monson President Monson tells a story from his own family about how important our testimonies are. 64 Sharing Time I Can Follow Jesus Christ’s Example By Sandra Tanner and Cristina Franco 66 Pioneer Parasols By Marli Walker Two pioneer girls, Christiana and Sarah, got to take their parasols on the long journey. Could they give them up when they had to? 68 Our Page 70 For Young Children More Online