“Contents,” Liahona, January 2017 Liahona, January 2017 Messages First Presidency Message Aiming at the Center By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Visiting Teaching Message The Purpose of Relief Society Feature Articles Insights from the Doctrine and Covenants about the Father and the Son By Norman W. Gardner Because of lost truths revealed in the Restoration, the Doctrine and Covenants helps deepen our understanding of the Father and the Son. Gordon B. Hinckley: A Prophet of Optimism and Vision By Andrew D. Olsen As the beloved 15th President of the Church, Gordon B. Hinckley led with an example full of optimism, love, and vision for the future. Valiant in Our Testimony of the Savior By Elder Christoffel Golden The difficult moments are those that will define us most. With All Thy Getting, Get Understanding By Elder Gary E. Stevenson Real understanding will come through understanding the interdependence of study and prayer, committing to serve, and trusting in the Lord. Departments October 2016 Conference Notebook What We Believe We Believe the Church Will Fill the Earth Our Homes, Our Families I Want to Live with You Forever! By Leongina Adamés de Ubrí Teaching in the Savior’s Way Questioning Our Discussion Questions By Ted Barnes Latter-day Saint Voices Until We Meet Again The Case for a Living Prophet By President Hugh B. Brown Young Adults Prophetic Principles of Faithfulness By Elder C. Scott Grow The decisions and commitments you make now can help you remain faithful in the future. Youth 2017 Mutual Theme James 1:5–6 By Stephen W. Owen and Bonnie L. Oscarson Poster Ask Five Promises of Prayer By Carlisa Cramer Prayer is more than a way to communicate with our Father in Heaven. Here are a few other blessings that it brings. Five Questions to Ask When Prayers Feel Unanswered By Margaret Willden It can be tough when prayers feel unanswered, but a few questions might help you think about things in a new way. Mutual Theme Song Ask of God By Nik Day Line upon Line James 1:5–6 Celestial Moments By Hollie Megan Laura Hunter With moments like these, heaven suddenly doesn’t feel so far away. Our Space Answers from Church Leaders How to Share the Gospel By Elder M. Russell Ballard To the Point Finding it tough to forgive? Struggling with depression? Children Church History Reading Chart The Restoration Answers from an Apostle Will Heavenly Father always answer my prayers? By Elder Dallin H. Oaks Our Page The Book on the Shelf By Elder Walter F. González Looking for a good book to read, I found the Book of Mormon and it changed my life. Min-Jun Measures Up By Kelly Hunsaker How could Min-Jun go inside the church when he was all dirty and wet? Don’t Forget to Pray for Erik By Julie Cornelius-Huang Kari was sad that her brother didn’t want to go to church anymore, but then she learned an important lesson about prayer. Stories of Jesus Jesus Loves Me By Kim Webb Reid Coloring Page I Am a Child of Heavenly Parents