“Contents,” Liahona, Aug. 2012, 1–3 Liahona, August 2012 Messages 4 First Presidency Message The Savior’s Call to Serve By President Thomas S. Monson 7 Visiting Teaching Message Taking Action in Time of Need Feature Articles 14 Thomas S. Monson: Answering the Call of Duty By Heidi S. Swinton Experiences from the life of President Thomas S. Monson inspire us to follow his example. 20 Celebrating a Day of Service By Kathryn H. Olson Members throughout the world contributed to their communities in a day of service. 24 Standing Together for the Cause of Christ By Elder Jeffrey R. Holland A call for Christians to stand together in conviction, compassion, and understanding. 34 Finding Faith at the Ends of the Earth By Michael R. Morris Converts in Ushuaia, Argentina, begin a new life as they embrace the gospel. 78 Answering Questions about Our Faith By Michael Otterson Five ideas to keep in mind as you answer others’ questions. Departments 8 April Conference Notebook 10 What We Believe The Sacrament—Remembering the Savior 12 Gospel Classics Learn Your Duty By Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin 19 Serving in the Church Serving the One By Al VanLeeuwen 30 Our Homes, Our Families Natural Disasters—We Don’t Have to Be Afraid By Elder Stanley G. Ellis 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 74 News of the Church 77 Family Home Evening Ideas Young Adults 42 Keeping the Faith in a World of Confusion By Bishop Gérald Caussé Five principles to help us keep our faith and testimonies strong. Youth 46 Questions and Answers I’ve become addicted to pornography. It’s ruining my life. What can I do to break the addiction? 48 How Do I Know When I Am Forgiven? By Elder Tad R. Callister If I am forgiven, why do I still feel guilt? 51 Our Space 52 A Sacrifice but a Joy By Edward M. Akosah Could serving the Lord be more important than the money I was earning? 53 Picturing Myself in the Temple By Adriane Franca Leao I knew I wanted to be married in the temple, but I had to make the right choices first. 54 For the Strength of Youth: An Anchor for Today By David L. Beck and Elaine S. Dalton How can the new For the Strength of Youth help you? Read what the Young Men and Young Women general presidents have to say. 58 My Mother’s Example By Erin Barker Even though my mom was sick, she could still teach me about love and service. Children 59 Special Witness Women Are Important in the Church! By Elder Quentin L. Cook 60 Prayers, Notes, and Natural Disasters By Marissa Widdison Although thousands of miles apart, Honoka and Maggie both learned that God watches over us in hard times. 62 Bright Idea 63 Our Page 64 Bringing Primary Home I Choose to Fill My Life with Things That Invite the Spirit 66 Follow the Prophet Learning to Serve Others By Heidi S. Swinton 68 Leute’s Home By Adam C. Olson No matter where we live, we can make our home a sacred place for our family. 70 For Young Children 81 Book of Mormon Scripture Figures More Online