“Contents,” Liahona, March 2013, 1–3 Liahona, March 2013 Messages 4 First Presidency Message Peace, Be Still By President Thomas S. Monson 7 Visiting Teaching Message Activation Feature Articles 10 Raising Resilient Children By Lyle J. Burrup Children need resilience to overcome problems. Here are some ways parents can help children develop this important characteristic. 16 You Are Free By Elder D. Todd Christofferson Our choice in this life is to which authority we will yield our obedience: God’s or Satan’s. 20 Living the Principles of Self-Reliance By Larry Hiller and Kathryn H. Olson Self-reliance is crucial not only in times of turmoil but also in times of peace. 22 The Power of the Word of God By Elder Michael John U. Teh Drinking daily from the scriptures will help us build spiritual strength and unmask the deceptions of the devil. 26 The Blessings of Tithing Five members share the testimony they’ve gained from paying tithing. 30 Creating Christ-Centered Easter Traditions By Diane L. Mangum The Atonement is at the core of Easter; righteous traditions will help us focus on this gift from the Savior. Departments 8 October Conference Notebook 33 Teaching For the Strength of Youth The Importance of Family 34 Latter-day Saint Voices 74 News of the Church 80 Until We Meet Again The Minefield Rescue By Russell Westergard Young Adults 38 The Right Time to Marry By Alissa Strong When it’s the right person and the right place, it’s the right time. Youth 42 To the Point 44 What Happens After We Die? Do you have questions about the spirit world or resurrection? Here are some answers. 48 Don’t Wear Masks By Elder Quentin L. Cook Righteous people need not wear masks to hide their identity. 51 My Brother Believed in Me By David Dickson If Dan had made fun of me, he would have ensured my singing silence, perhaps for a lifetime. 52 For the Strength of Youth I Have a Testimony of the Family By Ann M. Dibb 54 Hidden Dangers By Joshua J. Perkey The commandments don’t restrict our agency—they provide our best chance for happiness and success. 57 From the Mission Field Touched by a Testimony By Michael Harken Children 58 On the Trail Where the Book of Mormon Was Published By Jan Pinborough 60 Ric’s New Book By Laura Byrd What could Ric do to help Sister Bird, whose hands hurt when she tried to hold the scriptures? 62 Megan’s Lambs By Julina K. Mills Megan finds a creative way to care for her lambs and develop a friendship. 64 Special Witness Why is Jesus Christ so important to us? By Elder Dallin H. Oaks 65 Because He Lives By Marivic Pasigay and Marissa Widdison Watoy has a chance to share his testimony of Jesus Christ with his teacher at school. 66 Bringing Primary Home Jesus Christ Is Our Savior 68 Picturing Easter Count down to Easter using this puzzle. 70 For Young Children 81 Prophet Portrait John Taylor Family Home Evening Ideas