“Contents,” Liahona, July 2011, 1–3 Liahona, July 2011 Messages 4 First Presidency Message Brother, I’m Committed By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf 7 Visiting Teaching Message Come to the Temple and Claim Your Blessings Feature Articles 16 Mi Vida, Mi Historia Stories of faith and conversion from 10 Latin American Latter-day Saints. 22 Faith to Answer the Call By Elder Jeffrey R. Holland The conviction that led the pioneers to settle desolate areas can inspire us to give the best we have to the work of God. 29 “As I Have Loved You” By Barbara Thompson Two qualities distinguish us as disciples of Jesus Christ. 32 Islands of Faith: A Story of Diligence By Adam C. Olson The Coilas’ floating island represents physically what they are trying to build spiritually for their family. 36 Not Worried about Water By Adam C. Olson Joseph was afraid of going under the water for his baptism. But his family helped him overcome his fear. Departments 8 Small and Simple Things 10 We Talk of Christ Drink Deeply of the Living Water By Matthew Heaps 12 What We Believe Work Is an Eternal Principle 14 Serving in the Church Called of God By Ramona Dutton 15 Our Homes, Our Families A Loving Mother’s Life Mission By Peiholani Kauvaka 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 75 News of the Church 79 Family Home Evening Ideas 80 Until We Meet Again This Year It’s a Weed—Pull It By Mont Poulsen Young Adults 42 They Spoke to Us Start Moving By Elder Von G. Keetch A story about firefighters on a mountain can teach us about receiving inspiration in our lives. Youth 46 To the Point 48 Poster Gossip 49 Our Space 50 How I Know The Answer in Verse Eight By Angelica Nelson 52 Our Honored Pioneer Heritage By President Thomas S. Monson We can learn much from our early pioneer ancestors. 54 Helping Each Other in India By Elder Charles and Sister Carol Kewish Youth and young adults helped relieve the suffering of those affected by floods in southern India. 56 From the Mission Field One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure By Andrej Bozhenov 58 Just Keep Swimming How did one of the top young swimmers in New Zealand handle her father’s unexpected death? Children 61 Special Witness Why Is It Important to Serve Others? By Elder Dallin H. Oaks 62 Guiding You Home By President Henry B. Eyring Our loving Heavenly Father has placed rescuers along the way to help us return home to Him again. 64 Bringing Primary Home The Temple Is a House of God By JoAnn Child and Cristina Franco 66 Pioneer Day in Tahiti By Maria T. Moody See how Tahitian children celebrate Pioneer Day. 67 Our Page 68 The Calling By Corine Pugh Isaac, Taurus, and the Nauvoo Temple. 70 For Young Children 74 Conference Spotlight Cards More Online