“Contents,” Liahona, Sept. 2011, 1–3 Liahona, September 2011 Messages 4 First Presidency Message: General Conference—No Ordinary Blessing By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf 7 Visiting Teaching Message: Strengthening Families by Increasing Spirituality Feature Articles 14 A General Conference Just for Me By Ann Singleton From beginning to end, I was comforted and felt I was an audience of one. 22 A Little Heaven on Earth By Elder Robert D. Hales Temple marriage happens in a place. Celestial marriage is created throughout lifetimes. 28 Giving God a Chance to Bless Us By Michael R. Morris The experiences of young adults in Argentina demonstrate that our obedience gives Heavenly Father opportunities to pour out blessings—and He does. 34 Relief Society History: A Look at the Lord’s Vision for His Daughters By Julie B. Beck Through studying Relief Society’s history, sisters learn their vital role in our Heavenly Father’s plan. Departments 8 Small and Simple Things 10 Serving in the Church Qualified through Church Service By Alice A. Lewis 12 We Talk of Christ Finding Peace in Troubled Times By Elder Per G. Malm 16 What We Believe The Sealing Ordinance Links Families Together Eternally 18 Gospel Classics The Eternal Nature of Marriage By President N. Eldon Tanner 20 Our Homes, Our Families Building My Eternal Marriage By Rosana Pontes Barbosa Neves 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 74 News of the Church 79 Family Home Evening Ideas 80 Until We Meet Again Temple Blessings Now and Eternally By Stacy Vickery Young Adults 42 Courage to Serve Preparing to serve a mission? Find out how other young adults overcame the opposition that often accompanies a good choice. Youth 46 Our Families’ Personal Progress By Hillary Slaughter and Elyssa J. Kirkham Personal Progress is normally personal. But for two young women in Ukraine, Personal Progress encompassed families. 49 One Word and a Lesson of a Lifetime By Heather Wrigley Why didn’t saying the word make me feel better? The value of integrity was my answer. 50 Am I a Child of God? By Valarie Schenk Gaining a testimony also meant recognizing my divine nature. 52 Learn, Act, Share By Adam C. Olson What do Duty to God and a Japanese martial art have in common? Three simple words. 54 Duty to God with Dad By Paul VanDenBerghe You may have help closer than you imagined. 55 Calling My Quorum By Mark Tensmeyer I wasn’t close to the priests in my quorum, but when I needed help, I took a chance. 56 A Greater Goal By Nereida Santafe de Salinas Unity, activation, and friendship were our greater goals. Enjoying the games was just a bonus. Children 58 Be a Family Builder Everyone has more than one family. Each family can use your help. 60 Preparing to Do Baptisms for the Dead By Elyssa J. Kirkham What you can do before, the day of, and while you are in the temple. 61 Happy in the Gospel By Elder Carlos A. Godoy When I became one of them, I found out why Latter-day Saints are so happy. 62 Our Page 63 Bright Idea 64 Bringing Primary Home The Gospel Will Be Preached in All the World By Ana Maria Coburn and Cristina Franco 66 The Dinner Game By Rene Riding A new game—Scripture Quotes—becomes a Sunday tradition. 68 Stories of Jesus Jesus Teaches How to Treat Others By Diane L. Mangum 70 For Young Children More Online