“Contents,” Liahona, Apr. 2012, 1–3 Liahona, April 2012 Messages 4 First Presidency Message “He Is Risen”—a Prophet’s Testimony By President Thomas S. Monson 7 Visiting Teaching Message Love, Watch Over, and Strengthen Feature Articles 12 The Atonement and the Journey of Mortality By Elder David A. Bednar How the Atonement strengthens us to do and be good and to serve beyond our desire and capacity. 20 The Blessings of Seminary By Brittany Beattie Youth around the world share how seminary helps them come unto Christ. 26 A Calling for a Convert By Helena Hannonen My family and I had to make many sacrifices for me to fulfill my calling as branch pianist, but I’m glad we did. 30 Ward Councils at Work By LaRene Gaunt Who is part of the ward council, and what are they to accomplish? Departments 8 April Conference Notebook Getting More Out of General Conference By Michael Barber and David Marsh 10 We Talk of Christ Amazing Grace By Kristen Nicole Cardon 34 Our Homes, Our Families Taking Time to Talk and Listen By Rosemary M. Wixom 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 74 News of the Church 79 Family Home Evening Ideas 80 Until We Meet Again Hope in the Atonement By Bishop Richard C. Edgley Young Adults 42 Everybody Knows Bleck By Adam C. Olson Bleck’s love for basketball has been both a test and a blessing. Youth 46 Questions and Answers Why do I need to go to seminary if I can just study the scriptures on my own? 48 Why Seminary? Seven prophets speak of the blessings of seminary. 50 Seminary in the Jungles of Ecuador By Joshua J. Perkey How seminary in a new branch of mostly recent converts has filled the youth with testimony, knowledge, and faith. 52 What Comes after Seminary? By David A. Edwards Here’s your invitation to institute. 53 Line upon Line 2 Timothy 3:16–17 54 Don’t Crash By Adam C. Olson A little care and preparation now can prevent big problems later. 57 Poster Get into the Scriptures Children 58 Talk Time By Hilary Watkins Lemon Josie was sad about what happened at school, but talking about it helped her feel better. 61 He Broke the Bands of Death By Elder Patrick Kearon The Savior died and was resurrected so that we can live again with our Heavenly Father and our families. 62 Bringing Primary Home Jesus Christ Teaches Me to Choose the Right 64 Music I’m Trying to Be like Jesus By Janice Kapp Perry 66 Sisters in Name and Faith By Heather Wrigley Sisters in Romania share how they strengthen their faith. 68 Special Witness What Can I Do to Follow Heavenly Father’s Plan for Me? By Elder Richard G. Scott 69 My Gospel Standards 70 For Young Children 81 Book of Mormon Scripture Figures More Online