“Contents,” Liahona, January 2016, 1–3 Liahona, January 2016 Messages 4 First Presidency Message Happiness for Those We Love By President Henry B. Eyring 7 Visiting Teaching Message The Family—A Proclamation to the World Feature Articles 18 Howard W. Hunter: My Father, the Prophet By Richard A. Hunter A son’s perspective of a latter-day prophet. 24 The Converting Power of the Book of Mormon By Elder Kevin S. Hamilton There is one key to obtaining a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. 28 Come, Follow Me: Teaching the Basics at Home By Alicia Stanton and Natalie Campbell Ideas for learning about the monthly youth topics as a family. 32 Knowing the Godhead By Elder Jeffrey R. Holland We ought to strive to be one with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, as Jesus prayed we would be. Departments 8 October 2015 Conference Notebook 10 What We Believe We Believe in Being Positive 12 Our Homes, Our Families Our Best Defense against Pornography By Kerry Hanson Jensen 14 Reflections Not the Miracle We Wanted By Brittany King 15 Serving in the Church Pray about It By Taryn Taylor 16 News of the Church 40 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again The Parable of the Owl Express By Elder James E. Talmage Young Adults 44 Revealed Realities of Mortality By Elder Paul B. Pieper We must reject Satan’s lies in order to experience the fulness of mortality that leads to eternal happiness. Youth 50 2016 Mutual Theme: Press Forward with a Steadfastness in Christ By the Young Men and Young Women General Presidencies 52 Line upon Line: 2 Nephi 31:20 53 Poster Press Forward 54 Learning of Heavenly Father: A Study of Epic Proportions How well do you know your Heavenly Father? 56 Moroni, My Mom, and a Lesson for My Life By Louisa Hoe Learning the gospel at home was a great blessing for me. 58 Our Space 60 Answers from Church Leaders How to Press Forward By Elder Neil L. Andersen 61 To the Point 62 Let God Be Your Architect By David Dickson God has a better plan for your life than you could possibly dream of. Children 66 Children Who Stand Tall Standing Tall in Ethiopia By Amie Jane Leavitt 68 Reading Better Every Day By Marissa Widdison and Sonia Quenallata The Book of Mormon helped Joseph learn to read better! 70 Answers from an Apostle How Can I Get My Own Testimony? By Elder Robert D. Hales 71 Wilford’s Fast Offering By Elder Chi Hong (Sam) Wong Wilford didn’t make any money, but he still wanted to share what he did have. 72 The Book of Mormon Teaches about Jesus Christ All the prophets in the Book of Mormon taught about Jesus. 74 Book of Mormon Hero Nephi Was Obedient 75 I Can Read the Book of Mormon 76 For Young Children A Journey in the Wilderness 79 Coloring Page I Can Choose the Right