“Contents,” Liahona, Aug. 2013, 1–3 Liahona, August 2013 Messages 4 First Presidency Message: Recognize, Remember, and Give Thanks By President Henry B. Eyring 7 Visiting Teaching Message: Welfare Feature Articles 16 Obedience: The Hallmark of Faith By Elder F. Michael Watson Would you walk six days to hear the gospel? 20 Finding Sanctuary in the Gospel By Matthew D. Flitton Members in Nairobi, Kenya, share how they have found refuge in the gospel. 24 In His Own Time, in His Own Way By Elder Dallin H. Oaks When we are committed to the gospel, we can expect continuing revelation whenever a wise and loving Lord chooses to give it to us. 30 The Leader’s Road to Revelation By Richard M. Romney These four principles can help priesthood and auxiliary leaders act with inspiration. 34 Scripture Study for Family Strength By Lori Fuller Three ideas to make your personal and family scripture study more meaningful. 36 Great Questions, Great Discussions By Jack Lyon The right types of questions can inspire a discussion that will bless your class members’ understanding and testimony. Departments 8 April Conference Notebook 11 Teaching For the Strength of Youth: Wholesome Language 12 Our Homes, Our Families Timing Is Everything By Joshua J. Perkey 14 News of the Church 40 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again Grace for Mother Duck and Me By Rosie Kaufman Young Adults 44 Move Forward in Faith This counsel from modern prophets can guide us when we don’t know how to proceed. Youth 48 Four Words to Guide You By President Thomas S. Monson Join President Monson and resolve to listen, learn, labor, and love. 51 Poster: Lend a Hand 52 Questions and Answers How do I “stand in holy places” when there’s so much unholiness around me, like at school? 54 Testimony through Seminary By Karla Brigante Seminary helped me gain a testimony of the gospel, but how could I help my father? 56 Why Temple Marriage? Why should we work so hard for a temple marriage when marriage as an idea seems to be weakening? 59 Choosing Not to Gossip By Brett Schachterle It would be so easy to make fun of the actors with everyone else. 60 For the Strength of Youth We “Speak” after These Things By Larry M. Gibson We can learn to use words that demonstrate our discipleship. 62 Work, Service, and Spiritual Self-Reliance By Elder Per G. Malm What bricklaying in Sweden taught me about hard work and testimony. Children 64 Special Witness Why is it important not to be jealous of others? By Elder Jeffrey R. Holland 65 Scripture Cards Use these scriptures to remind you of how much Heavenly Father loves you. 67 Alpacas on the Loose! By Romney P. After the alpacas escaped, I needed heavenly help to catch them all. 68 On the Trail Exploring Nauvoo By Jennifer Maddy 70 Bringing Primary Home Heavenly Father Hears and Answers My Prayers 72 Hi! I’m Will from Taiwan Meet Will and his brother, Allen, and explore their home in Taiwan. 74 Our Page 75 Our Answer By Tatiana Agüero I kept praying for my father to gain a testimony. How could I help him realize the truth? 76 For Young Children 79 Bright Idea 81 Prophet Portrait Heber J. Grant Family Home Evening Ideas