“Contents,” Liahona, July 2016, 1–3 Liahona, July 2016 Messages 4 First Presidency Message True to the Faith of Our Forefathers By President Thomas S. Monson 7 Visiting Teaching Message Our Potential for Parenthood Feature Articles 12 The Teacher Council Difference By Sandra Cattell How one comment in a teacher council meeting improved her teaching. 14 Elder Dale G. Renlund: An Obedient Servant By Elder Quentin L. Cook Through a lifetime of service, Elder Renlund, as a new Apostle, knows that the Lord qualifies those He calls. 20 My Journey as a Pioneer from India By Mangal Dan Dipty as told to John Santosh Murala The Lord’s embroidery of my life is more beautiful than I ever expected—from growing up as a “jungle boy” in rural India to being baptized and befriended by an Apostle. 24 Like the Widow of Zarephath: The Miracle of Fast Offerings By Po Nien (Felipe) Chou and Petra Chou We wanted to help the poor and needy. And we wanted our family to overcome the tendency to be selfish. We found our solution in fast offerings. 36 Honoring God by Honoring Our Covenants By Elder Joseph W. Sitati We honor Heavenly Father as we deepen our relationship with Him by making and keeping all the saving covenants and ordinances. Departments 8 Prophets and Apostles Speak Today In Favor of Religious Freedom 10 We Talk of Christ Loving Others with Different Values Name withheld 28 Teaching in the Savior’s Way Understanding the Youth You Teach 30 Teaching in the Savior’s Way “Behold Your Little Ones”—Learning to Teach Children 32 Gospel Classics Temple Worship—the Key to Knowing God By Elder Marion D. Hanks 40 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again Spiritual Crocodiles By President Boyd K. Packer Young Adults 44 Dealing with Coming Home Early By Jenny Rollins Returning home early from my mission was devastating. Here are some things I wish my loved ones and I had known to do. 48 Young Adult Profiles Staying Strong in France By Mindy Anne Selu Being in the French Army, Pierre relies on prayer and scripture study to be an example of his faith. Youth 50 Answers from Church Leaders How to Claim Temple Blessings By Elder Ronald A. Rasband 51 To the Point Romantic feelings? Miracles today? 52 Peer Pressure and Pisto By Kiara Blanco I kept asking my parents to let me go to parties with my friends. When they finally let me go, I prayed that they would come back and pick me up. 54 Science and Our Search for Truth By Alicia K. Stanton Worried about how something you learned in science class fits in with the gospel? 58 Prepare—and Do By Elder Hugo E. Martinez The Lord’s vision is for family history, temple, and missionary work to be driven by you. 60 Remembering the Savior By Eric B. Murdock Five blessings that come from keeping our promise to always remember Jesus Christ. 64 Poster Half There? 65 How I Know Learning to Be a Light to the World By Victor de Jesus Cruz Vargas Children 66 No Matter Who You Are By Linda Davies “Oh no,” thought Andi. “What’s going to happen since I’m not sealed to my family?” 68 Clarence vs. the Champion By Lori Fuller Everyone came to watch Clarence’s race and find out if the Word of Wisdom was really true. 70 Children Who Stand Tall Friends and Faith By Melissa Hart 72 Answers from an Apostle How are missionaries called? By Elder M. Russell Ballard 73 Question Corner When my mom and dad argue, I feel very worried and sad. What can I do? 74 Book of Mormon Heroes Captain Moroni Was Brave 75 I Can Read the Book of Mormon 76 Book of Mormon Stories Captain Moroni’s Flag 79 Music When I Hear of Pioneer Children By Janice Kapp Perry