“Contents,” Liahona, Oct. 2012, 1–3 Liahona, October 2012 Messages 4 First Presidency Message One Key to a Happy Family By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf 8 Visiting Teaching Message Honoring Our Covenants Feature Articles 20 Helping Youth Have Spiritual Experiences By Melissa Merrill Five ways to foster experiences that lead to conversion. 28 The Book of Alma: Lessons for Today By Elder Paul B. Pieper Three lessons from the Nephites can help us successfully meet the challenges of our day. 34 How to Survive in Enemy Territory By President Boyd K. Packer Discover within yourself how the Holy Ghost can be a guiding and protective influence. Departments 9 For the Strength of Youth Dress and Appearance 10 October Conference Notebook Clearing Our Calendar for Conference By Cheryl Burr 11 Serving in the Church Sunday School Answers By Emma Addams 12 What We Believe Provident Living Prepares Us for the Future 14 Small and Simple Things 16 Our Homes, Our Families Teaching Chastity and Virtue By Matthew O. Richardson 20 Gospel Classics Teaching Righteousness at Home By Elder Delbert L. Stapley 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 74 News of the Church 79 Family Home Evening Ideas 80 Until We Meet Again Good Things Keep On Coming By Caitlin A. Rush Young Adults 42 Chastity in an Unchaste World Eight young adults discuss how to remain chaste in a world that doesn’t value chastity. Youth 46 Questions and Answers What does it mean to honor the priesthood of God? 48 Be Wise and Be a Friend By Elder Robert D. Hales Good friends make it easy to live the commandments. 51 Dressing for a Dance By Crystal Martin I was tempted to wear a dress that didn’t cover my shoulders, but then I remembered my patriarchal blessing. 52 For the Strength of Youth Dress and Appearance—“Let the Holy Spirit Guide” By Mary N. Cook 54 Strengthened by the Word Four teens tell of times when a scripture came to mind and helped them. 57 Poster Straight and Narrow Is the Way Children 58 Moving On from Primary Here are some experiences you can look forward to in Young Men or Young Women. 60 Dear Amiga By Maribel A letter to a friend nervous about leaving Primary. 61 Welcoming a New Season of Life By Marissa Widdison Noah, Dylan, Patrick, and Ben are getting ready to receive the priesthood. 62 Music Come, Lord Jesus 63 Special Witness Why Is It Important That I Follow Jesus Christ Faithfully, No Matter Where I Am? By Elder Dallin H. Oaks 64 Bringing Primary Home Blessings of the Priesthood Are Available to All 66 Twice the Blessings By Richard M. Romney Meet Sophie and Elodie, 10-year-old twins from Madagascar. 68 Can’t I Be Baptized Too? By Hilary Watkins Lemon Six-year-old Paulo is excited to become a member of the Church. 70 For Young Children 81 Book of Mormon Scripture Figures More Online