“Contents,” Liahona, Mar. 2012, 1–3 Liahona, March 2012 Messages 4 First Presidency Message Why Do We Need Prophets? By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf 7 Visiting Teaching Message Daughters in My Kingdom Feature Articles 14 Have I Done Any Good in the World Today? Life Experiences of President Thomas S. Monson By Heidi S. Swinton A look at the prophet’s life and ministry. 20 The Gospel Culture By Elder Dallin H. Oaks The Church teaches us to give up any personal or family traditions or practices that are contrary to the gospel culture. 28 Visiting Teaching: Understanding the Power of Ministering By the Relief Society General Presidency We can follow a higher path and demonstrate our discipleship as we minister through visiting teaching. 33 Daughters in My Kingdom: Making a Difference Nine Latter-day Saints tell how this book has blessed their lives. 34 A Call for Indexers Worldwide By Heather F. Christensen Your work with FamilySearch indexing can help others find their family history online. Departments 8 October Conference Notebook 10 Our Homes, Our Families Preparing for General Conference By Mark A. Barrionuevo 12 What We Believe We Sustain Our Leaders 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 74 News of the Church 79 Family Home Evening Ideas 80 Until We Meet Again Moving On and Moving Forward By Michelle Guerra Young Adults 42 They Spoke to Us Follow the Prophet By Elder Randall K. Bennett Youth 46 To the Point 48 Poster Take Care of Your Temple 49 Line upon Line Amos 3:7 50 Alex’s Great Example By Michael R. Morris Alex Escobar’s good example to his family has made an eternal difference. 52 How Can We Make the Most of Temple Attendance? By Elder Richard G. Scott Simple suggestions to improve your worship in the temple. 54 Alone but Not Alone By Joshua J. Perkey How Juan Cabrera of Ecuador finds strength to resist temptation. 56 My Every Day Testimony By Stephanie Gudmundsson If only I could have a dramatic spiritual experience—then I would know I have a testimony. 57 Our Space 58 True Joy By Melissa Lewis Sharing the gospel with Angie helped her—and me. Children 60 The Best Football Player By Angie Bergstrom Miller If I become friends with Nan, my friends will think I’m weird. 62 Our Page 63 Choose the Light By Elder Gerrit W. Gong How the gospel helps us find the light. 64 Bringing Primary Home Living Prophets Teach Me to Choose the Right 66 Decide Right Now By President Thomas S. Monson How can your daily decisions change your future? 68 Abu Learns Honesty By Ann P. Smith Abu was so hungry for the biscuits, but they belonged to someone else. 69 Coloring Page 70 For Young Children 81 Book of Mormon Scripture Figures More Online