“Contents,” Liahona, September 2014, 1–3 Liahona, September 2014 Messages 4 First Presidency Message Are We Prepared? By President Thomas S. Monson 7 Visiting Teaching Message The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: Comforter Feature Articles 14 Healing Hidden Wounds By Jennifer Grace Fallon Most teenagers will encounter pornography before they turn 18. Learn what tools will effectively arm your children. 20 Strengthening Youth through Uplifting Activities By Mike Madsen Check out the new youth activities website! See how we can help our youth live the gospel and prepare for future roles. 22 The Work of Salvation: Then and Now By Elder L. Whitney Clayton Book of Mormon examples can help us carry out the work of salvation today. 26 Pioneers in Every Land The Church in Korea—Gospel Light Shines through Hardship By Hee-Chul Seo Today the Church in Korea flourishes because early Korean members persevered through difficult times. 32 Men and Women and Priesthood Power By Elder M. Russell Ballard There are some truths that both men and women need to understand about the essential role of women. Departments 8 April 2014 Conference Notebook 10 What We Believe Love Thy Neighbor 12 Old Testament Prophets Isaiah 13 Church Materials—in Print or Digital? 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again Uncommon Boys By Elder LeGrand Richards Young Adults 42 Sisters in the Covenant By Emmaline R. Wilson Five ways that our sisterhood helps us keep our baptismal covenant. 46 Young Adult Profiles Blending Cultures in Toronto By Katherine Nelson What is it like to be a faithful young adult in Ontario, Canada? Youth 48 Preparing for Life’s Opportunities Need encouragement to finish your homework? Here’s what the First Presidency has to say. 50 How to Learn For Real By David A. Edwards When it comes to learning, your grades aren’t the only things that matter. 53 Poster Get Carried Away 54 When Your Friends Want to Know Why By Richard M. Romney When sharing the gospel, learn to answer the person, not the question. 56 I Knew What I Had to Do By Joseph Sengooba I shared my standards with my classmates. I didn’t know this would upset the school. 57 To the Point 58 Susume! By Elder Kazuhiko Yamashita A legendary samurai can teach us a lot about continuing in faith. 61 Praying Like Alma for My Friend By Daniel Maurício dos Santos My friend told me he wasn’t coming to church on Sunday. Could a prayer help? 62 Ten Secrets of True Popularity By Kersten Campbell What could the New Testament teach me about making friends? Children 64 Music My Covenant Path By Marvin K. Gardner and Vanja Y. Watkins 66 Special Witness Why do we need to obey the commandments? By Elder L. Tom Perry 67 Conference Answers By Abby H. My Great-Grandma Edwards died. How could I know if she was happy? 68 The Book with the Yellow Cover By Randol Salazar Quiroga Randol’s favorite book was missing. Maybe Uncle could help. 70 Friends around the World I’m Luca from South Korea By Amie Jane Leavitt 72 Our Page 73 Bright Idea 74 Bringing Primary Home Living the Gospel Blesses My Family 76 For Young Children Humming the Hymns By Olivia Corey Randall Family Home Evening Ideas