“Contents,” Liahona, June 2011, 1–3 Liahona, June 2011 Messages 4 First Presidency Message: The Blessings of Tithing By President Henry B. Eyring 7 Visiting Teaching Message: Strengthening Families through Temporal Self-Reliance Feature Articles 16 Priesthood Blessings: Learning to Trust in God By Mark L. Grover I was uncomfortable giving blessings, but when my wife had cancer, I knew I was the conduit through which she could receive heavenly help. 24 I Desperately Wanted to Stop Name withheld How I overcame my decades-long struggle with pornography. 28 The True Path to Happiness By Elder Quentin L. Cook Five keys to happiness. 34 Sailing Safely Home By Richard M. Romney Youth in Visakhapatnam, India, find a safe harbor at home. 81 The Church Welfare Plan Celebrating 75 years of self-reliance and service. Departments 8 Small and Simple Things 11 Serving in the Church Blessed by Councils By Elder M. Russell Ballard 12 We Talk of Christ He Carried My Sorrows By Jane Bleak 14 What We Believe Priesthood Is the Authority to Act in God’s Name 19 Our Homes, Our Families The Power of a Righteous Example By Jerry Stringam 20 Gospel Classics The Latter-day Saint Concept of Marriage By President Hugh B. Brown 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 74 News of the Church 79 Family Home Evening Ideas 80 Until We Meet Again Building on a Sure Foundation By Joshua J. Perkey Young Adults 42 The Power of Education By Suzy Taggy Coelho Caldas Nelsen My mother said it was the one thing that could lift me out of poverty. Youth 46 Questions and Answers How can I tell if my trials are meant to help me become better or if they are Heavenly Father’s way of warning me that I am headed down the wrong path? 48 Your Example Matters By Elder Joseph W. Sitati Youth in Kenya, Africa, learn that living the gospel strengthens them and others. 51 Line upon Line Doctrine and Covenants 121:41–43 52 Poster The Sacred Grove 53 From the Mission Field Signs of the Spirit By Pedro Ovalles 54 Teach a Man to Fish By Adam C. Olson When his father died, Ezra’s Heavenly Father was there to help him. 58 What Swimming Taught Me By Marissa Thompson Not all peer pressure is negative. Children 60 Trust in the Lord By Elaine S. Dalton Why did my father have to die? An Old Testament scripture gave me the answer. 61 Special Witness What Blessings Do We Receive through the Restored Church? By Elder L. Tom Perry 62 Bringing Primary Home The First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel Make It Possible for Me to Live with God Again By Ana Maria Coburn and Cristina Franco 64 Crash and Tell By Danielle Kennington Connor learns what to do if he sees a bad website. 67 Our Page 68 My Big Decision By Rebecca Shaw Nicole prays to know if she should be baptized. 70 For Young Children More Online