Liahona October 2026 Featured Articles Ulisses SoaresGod Knows and Loves YouElder Soares teaches that Heavenly Father loves us and is doing everything within His power to help us return to His presence someday. Covenant WomenCamille N. JohnsonCovenant ConnectionsIn a covenant relationship with God, we are always in His hands. Mathias HeldJesus Christ Is Central to God’s Plan—and Our LivesElder Held teaches that when we continuously focus on Jesus Christ, we learn more of who He truly is and what our eternal destiny can be because of Him. Timothy L. FarnesYour Children See You—Do You See Them?Parents can trust the Lord to guide, direct, and help them to love, cherish, and uplift their children. From YA WeeklyTamara W. RuniaFeeling Distant from Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ? Here Are 5 Ways to Close the GapWhen we feel distant from Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, we can look for the ways they’re already communicating Their love. Regional Articles India and Malaysia Local Pages Follow the Prophet A Boy and a Building United States and Canada Section Olivia WinwardAre We Choosing the Lord to Be Our God?Just as ancient Israel was tempted by idols, we face modern forms of idolatry that can compete with our devotion to the Lord. Larry and Lisa LaycockProtecting Ourselves from the Storms of This WorldWhen one of our former missionaries asked how to stay safe in an unholy world, we answered by using the trees by our house as an object lesson. Lyle J. BurrupWhy Sorrow in the Plan of Happiness?The gospel helps us understand how sorrow fits perfectly into the plan of happiness. Latter-day Saint Voices Thalita CarvalhoMy Trials Led to TrustFrom her trials, the author is reminded that the Lord is always near—guiding, healing, and teaching us to trust Him and His plan for us. Mark Gem ClaveDo the Simple ThingsAfter praying for Heavenly Father to help his wife, the author is inspired to do simple things around his home to ease his wife’s burdens. Bryan GygiMy Favorite TieBy replacing the author’s tie, a boy in Primary teaches a sweet lesson about compassion. Laurie Williams SowbyAre You a Latter-day Saint?What turned out to be a misdialed phone number led to the baptism of an investigator in New York. Scott MarshallAre You a Church Person?The author finds joy in unique ways of sharing the gospel and inviting strangers to church. From YA Weekly Sviatlana PohořelickáReaching Out to a God I Wasn’t Sure ExistedEven when we’re separated from our loved ones, prayer can keep us connected to God. Emma ClarkAnxious About the Future? Isaiah Has the AnswersIsaiah prophesied that the Lord’s people will have a bright future with comfort and joy. These are three ways to learn from that prophecy and make it your own. Afu FiefiaHow the Temple Helped Me See Christ in My Battle with CancerBattling cancer and broken dreams, this young adult finds hope in Christ and his temple endowment. Eric D. SniderIt’s Not Him, It’s You: Why You Might Feel Disconnected from GodIf you feel disconnected from God, if you look closer, you might notice He is never distant from you, but you might be from Him. Abby HongWhat to Do When You Feel Like You’ve Learned Everything About the GospelHow one young adult learned to refocus on the gospel basics. Liliana SevillaWhen Memory Loss Made Me Forget My Faith, God Never Forgot MeWhen Lily had a medical emergency that gave her lasting amnesia, the Holy Ghost helped her rediscover the gospel and her relationship with God. Ongoing Series Saints in Every LandAmber TaylorTemporarily Separated, Forever UnitedA young man in Peru wants to be a missionary, but after his parents’ death, he also needs to provide for his family. Hymns for Home and ChurchMelanie JexWorshipping Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ Through Sacred MusicUsing the new hymnbook intentionally and consistently can invite the Holy Spirit into our homes and Church meetings.