“Contents,” Liahona, October 2016, 1–3 Liahona, October 2016 Messages 4 First Presidency Message The Blessings of Obedience By President Thomas S. Monson 7 Visiting Teaching Message The Family Is Ordained of God Feature Articles 16 Little Children and the Sacrament By Aaron L. West In partaking of the sacrament, little children can prepare to make covenants. 18 Understanding Suicide: Warning Signs and Prevention By Kenichi Shimokawa Learn how to help prevent suicide and help surviving family members. 24 Prophetic Words in an Unexpected Place By Colette Lindahl Some Liahona magazines left in an apartment changed one man’s life by leading him to the gospel. 26 Family History: Peace, Protection, and Promises By Elder Bradley D. Foster As we gather our family history records and take our ancestors’ names to the temple, we and our posterity will be blessed. 30 Love versus Lust By Joshua J. Perkey What is the antidote to lust, the desire to possess things in a manner contrary to God’s will? 36 Serving Beyond Jordan By R. Val Johnson and Rachel Coleman One humanitarian senior missionary couple impacted thousands of lives by serving where the Lord needed them. Departments 8 Serving in the Church My Service-Filled Sundays By Jeffery A. Hogge 9 Reflections Melva’s Last Supper By Cheryl Harward Wilcox 10 Teaching in the Savior’s Way The Joy of Learning By Tad R. Callister 40 Latter-day Saint Voices 44 Our Homes, Our Families Fasting and Praying for Emma By Cecilie Norrung 80 Until We Meet Again The Divine Genius of the Lord’s Church By President Gordon B. Hinckley Young Adults 46 Stand as True Millennials By President Russell M. Nelson Four recommendations on how to stand as a true millennial. Youth 54 The Miracle of Medium Heat By David A. Edwards How can patience help you make the perfect grilled cheese sandwich and also become more like Jesus Christ? 57 Poster Imagine Yourself Rebuilt 58 Power to Persevere By Jessica Turner as told to Lynne Crandall Doing simple things that strengthened my faith helped me heal and move forward after a car accident. 61 Answers from Church Leaders How to Make Christ the Center of Our Lives By Elder D. Todd Christofferson 62 A Recipe for Learning By Rosemary Thackeray Follow these four steps to make the word of God delicious to your soul. 64 Questions and Answers Some people tell me I need to have friends who don’t share my standards in order to strengthen mine. Is this true? Children 66 Gone Fishing By Julia Ventura Hayden was worried his little brother would scare all the fish away. But he was even more worried when his little brother got lost. 68 Answers from an Apostle How can I help make my home a peaceful place? By Elder Gary E. Stevenson 69 Our Page 70 Children Who Stand Tall A Story about Story By Jill Hacking Story and her family were the only members of the Church in Turkmenistan! See how she stood tall. 72 Lessons from Mother By Elder Jairo Mazzagardi Elder Mazzagardi learned about honesty from his mother. What principles have you learned from your parents? 74 Book of Mormon Heroes Women Heroes in the Book of Mormon 76 Book of Mormon Stories Traveling to the Promised Land 79 Coloring Page Music Makes Me Happy