“Contents,” Liahona, Aug. 2011, 1–3 Liahona, August 2011 Messages 4 First Presidency Message: Love at Home—Counsel from Our Prophet By President Thomas S. Monson 7 Visiting Teaching Message: A Society of Holy Women Feature Articles 20 Two Pioneers across Two Centuries By Allison Ji-Jen Merrill A century and a half apart but connected by faith. 22 Islands of Fire and Faith: The Galápagos By Joshua J. Perkey The Church is flourishing in these extraordinary islands. 30 The Tradition of a Balanced, Righteous Life By Elder L. Tom Perry Four keys to achieving balance. Departments 8 Small and Simple Things 11 Serving in the Church Can You Give Me a Blessing? By Jennifer Rose Maddy 12 We Talk of Christ Taking His Name upon Me By Jacob F. Frandsen 14 What We Believe God Sends Us to Earth as a Member of a Family 16 Our Homes, Our Families One Stalwart Pioneer, Many Generations Blessed 18 Gospel Classics Reach with a Rescuing Hand By President Gordon B. Hinckley 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 74 News of the Church 79 Family Home Evening Ideas 80 Until We Meet Again The Parable of the Banana Tree By Anton T. Kumarasamy as told to Linda J. Later Young Adults 42 Did He Really Ask Me That? By Joelyn Hansen Could someone as young as me fulfill this calling? Youth 46 Questions and Answers How can I respond when my friends say that no man can see God? 48 The Only True and Living Church By Elder Dallin H. Oaks What does it mean that our church is the only true Church? 52 A Song and a Prayer By Adam C. Olson Dillon knew where to turn when he needed help to hit the high note. 54 Singing in Singapore By Michelle Hsieh and Cerys Ong Testimonies and friendships were strengthened as teens performed a musical in Singapore. 57 Being Modern Pioneers The Lord isn’t asking us to walk across the plains; He’s asking us to walk across the street to meet a neighbor. 58 Poster There Is a Way Out Children 59 Special Witness What Can I Learn from the Scriptures? By Elder D. Todd Christofferson 60 Reflections By Sheila Kindred What does the future have in store for me? 62 Our Page 64 Bringing Primary Home My Body Is a Temple of God By Vicki F. Matsumori 66 Stories of Jesus Jesus Blesses Children By Diane L. Mangum 68 Finding People to Teach Help the missionaries get to their teaching appointment. 69 Bright Idea 70 For Young Children More Online