“Contents,” Liahona, February 2016, 1–3 Liahona, February 2016 Messages 4 First Presidency Message Landing Safely in Turbulence By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf 7 Visiting Teaching Message Marriage Is Ordained of God Feature Articles 14 Hold Fast to the Rod By Elder Daniel L. Johnson There are four groups on the path to the tree of life. To which group do you want to belong? 18 Mormon’s Miraculous Book By John L. Sorenson You’ll appreciate the Book of Mormon even more when you understand the challenges Mormon faced in creating it. 22 The Joy of Family History Work By Elder Quentin L. Cook We protect our divine destiny as we make family and family history work our priority. 28 When a Child Leaves the Church By Robin Zenger Baker It’s painful when a family member leaves the Church. These ideas can help. 32 Conducting a Well-Tuned Group Discussion By Dustin West You can turn gospel discussions into symphonies of learning by using these principles. 36 Remarriage: An Adventure in Patience and Love By Heidi Eljarbø Morrell Andersen Putting two families together requires twice as much love and patience. Departments 8 October 2015 Conference Notebook 10 We Talk of Christ Forgiving My Ex-Husband Name withheld 12 Reflections The Lesson of the Santol Tree By Irene Taniegra 13 Serving in the Church We Chose to Serve By Irmgard Meissner 40 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again True Greatness By President Howard W. Hunter Young Adults 44 What Can the Book of Mormon Teach Us about Happiness? By Hank R. Smith There are clear guidelines we can follow to find true happiness. 50 Why Institute Graduation Matters By Matthew Porter Wilcox The four new cornerstone classes will help young adults deepen their faith. Youth 52 Poster Think Big 53 Your Faith Will Grow By Elder Neil L. Andersen 54 My Recovery Room By Sara N. Hall The hardest year of my life became the best year of my life. 56 Your Future: Awesome by Design You can start creating a successful future today! 60 Help through the Holy Ghost By Elder Chi Hong (Sam) Wong The professor automatically marked every student’s answer wrong, but my answer was correct, thanks to the help of the Holy Ghost. 62 Questions and Answers Some of my friends think that going to church is a waste of time. How can I help them see that it can be a great blessing? 64 Answers from Church Leaders How to Find Joy By Elder Dallin H. Oaks 65 My Almost-Missed Missionary Experience By Anne Laleska I didn’t think to invite Brenda to church until someone else invited her to theirs. Children 66 Answers from an Apostle How can I make Sunday a special day? By President Russell M. Nelson 67 Music If I Listen with My Heart By Sally DeFord 68 Children Who Stand Tall Sharing Standards By Hilary Watkins Lemon 70 Testimony Treasure By Leonardo Rodrigues Sabrina found out that her testimony treasure grows when she shares it. 72 Scriptures from the Old and New Worlds Match scriptures from the Book of Mormon to prophets around the world. 74 Book of Mormon Hero Enos Was Prayerful 75 I Can Read the Book of Mormon 76 Book of Mormon Stories Nephi’s Family Crosses the Ocean 79 Coloring Page Our Families Are Special