“Contents,” Liahona, Sept. 2012, 1–3 Liahona, September 2012 Messages 4 First Presidency Message Sharing the Gospel Heart to Heart By President Henry B. Eyring 7 Visiting Teaching Message Special Needs and Service Rendered Feature Articles 12 Building Faith in Christ By Elder D. Todd Christofferson Our faith can become more than just a principle of action. 16 Sharing the Gospel by Sharing You By Stephanie J. Burns and Darcie Jensen As we become personally converted, we can share the gospel through the way we live. 20 Senior Missionaries: Responding to the Prophet’s Call By Kendra Crandall Williamson Overcoming obstacles to missionary service takes faith but brings great rewards. 30 How Disciples of Christ Live in Times of War and Violence By David Brent Marsh The Book of Mormon teaches that faithful disciples can have hope during troubled times. 35 The Harvest Will Come By Michael R. Morris When we are obedient, God’s blessings are sure to come. Departments 8 April Conference Notebook 9 For the Strength of Youth Using Agency Wisely 10 We Talk of Christ Loving My Enemies Name withheld 26 Our Homes, Our Families The Blessings of Focusing on the Temple By Joshua J. Perkey 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 74 News of the Church 79 Family Home Evening Ideas 80 Until We Meet Again What Am I Worth? By Adam C. Olson Young Adults 42 They Spoke to Us Ye Are the Light of the World By Adrián Ochoa Youth 46 To the Point 48 Keeping Your Life in Balance By Elder M. Russell Ballard These eight principles will help you stay balanced in an unbalanced world. 51 Poster Spend Time Wisely 52 For the Strength of Youth Agency and Accountability By Elder Shayne M. Bowen 54 Blessed by Example By Elder O. Vincent Haleck Being a good example can have far-reaching effects. 57 The Most Powerful Army By H. Daniel Wolke Canales I knew I wanted to serve, but should I serve in the army or in the army of God? 58 Our Space Children 59 Learning to Read By Elder Larry R. Lawrence Learning to read helped me find the gospel. 60 Missionary Friend By Jane McBride Choate Can sharing the gospel really be as easy as inviting a friend to Primary? 62 Our Page 63 General Conference Countdown Use this activity to get ready for conference. 64 Bringing Primary Home The Ten Commandments Teach Me to Love God and His Children 66 Hi! I’m Timofei from Kyiv, Ukraine By Chad E. Phares Timofei is growing up in Ukraine, where he invited three friends to the temple open house. 68 Stories of Jesus Jesus Visits the Nephites By Diane L. Mangum 70 For Young Children 81 Book of Mormon Scripture Figures On the cover Front: Photo illustration by Robert Casey. Back: Photograph courtesy of Grant and Terri Whitesides. See if you can find the Liahona hidden in this issue. Hint: It’s attending “Primary.” More Online