“Contents,” Liahona, Apr. 2013, 1–3 Liahona, April 2013 Messages 4 First Presidency Message He Is Risen By President Henry B. Eyring 7 Visiting Teaching Message Temple Covenants Feature Articles 12 Death and Life: Pioneer Perspectives on the Resurrection Pioneers and early prophets testify of finding hope in the resurrection. 18 The Mission and Ministry of Jesus Christ By Elder Russell M. Nelson We can emulate five aspects of the Savior’s life as we seek to follow Him and understand His Atonement. 26 Easter Week In the last week of His life, the Savior performed the greatest miracle of all. 30 Helping Children Prepare for Baptism By Jessica Larsen and Marissa Widdison What can parents do to make their child’s baptism more meaningful? 34 Drawn to the Temple By Elder Jairo Mazzagardi Learn how the temple can help bring about conversion. Departments 8 April Conference Notebook Studying Conference Talks Together By Greg Batty 9 Teaching For the Strength of Youth The Importance of Good Friends 10 What We Believe The Holy Ghost Comforts, Inspires, and Testifies 36 Latter-day Saint Voices 74 News of the Church 80 Until We Meet Again Drinking from the Fountain By Aaron L. West Young Adults 40 Choosing the Better Part By Matthew D. Flitton To be fully committed to the gospel of Jesus Christ, Zoltán had to give up some good things. Youth 42 Questions and Answers How do I explain to my friend why breaking the law of chastity is a bad idea? 44 How to Serve in Priesthood Callings By President Thomas S. Monson Learn the key to reach, teach, and touch the lives of those you serve. 45 Our Space 46 Why We Need the Book of Mormon Four reasons the Book of Mormon is essential. 48 Growth in Fertile Soil: Faithful Youth in Uganda By Cindy Smith These young men and young women are strengthened by the sacrifices they make for the gospel. 52 For the Strength of Youth What Is a True Friend? By Elaine S. Dalton 54 How I Know My Invitation to Salvation By Emerson José da Silva When I finally accepted my friend’s invitation, I knew I had found something important. 56 Ten Ways to Know You Are Converted By Tyler Orton What I learned about conversion helps me track my progress in the gospel. 59 Poster Hard Work Is Well Worth It Children 60 Grandma Deny’s Little Missionary By Emília Maria Guimarães Correa Vítor’s love of the gospel sparked his grandma’s conversion. 61 Special Witness Why Does the Church Have Such a Long Name? By Elder M. Russell Ballard 62 Celebrating Temples! By Darcie Jensen All over the world, children celebrate having a temple near them. 64 Temple Questions and Answers Answers to questions such as, Why do we have temples? What happens in them? 65 Music Families Can Be Together Forever By Ruth Muir Gardner and Vanja Y. Watkins 66 Bringing Primary Home Jesus Christ Restored His Church in the Latter Days 68 On the Trail Where the Church Was Organized By Jan Pinborough 70 For Young Children 81 Prophet Portrait Wilford Woodruff Family Home Evening Ideas