August 1986 Contents Gordon B. HinckleyGo Forward with Faith Neal A. Maxwell“A Choice Seer” Loren C. DunnElder L. Tom Perry: Serving with Enthusiasm Sharon S. BrownOne Step at a Time Don L. SearleRudy and Berta Lopez: A Guatemalan Perspective on Living the Gospel Poetry Marilyn McMeen Miller BrownFrom Clay Dianne Keetch AndersonThe Ritual Terry OlsonHelping Children Build a Moral Framework for Life Coping with Disturbing Behavior I Have a Question Carlfred BroderickIf little children are precious to God, what justification can there be for permitting some to be born into abusive circumstances? Gerald N. LundAre we expected to achieve perfection in this life? Mormon Journal Kent HansenIt Took Thirteen Years to Cross the Street Randal A. WrightOur Family’s Reverence Lesson Portraits Ruth Harris SwanerJulie Jacobs: Her Lamp Is Shining in Holland Rita W. HappyGary Reese: Scouting the Eagle Trail Bruce A. Van OrdenGeorge Reynolds: Loyal Friend of the Book of Mormon Jane C. BabcockA Matter of Prayer Sheryl Condie Kempton“But That’s My Show!”: Weighing the Value of Watching Television Debra Huggins BairdAbby Ruth Random Sampler Kathryn M. KleekampMore Than Journals and Group Sheets Caroline Eyring MinerGrandma’s Grab Bag Patty FargoLunch with Dad Mirthright Jean Zundel LiebenthalThe Geometry Lesson Jeffrey R. Holland“I Stand All Amazed” News of the Church Elder James A. Cullimore Dies Relief Society Curriculum Changes Barbara WinderA Conversation about Relief Society Curriculum Adjustments Annual Women’s Meeting Set for September 27 Update: Missions of the Church Church, Members Aid Flood Victims “Great American” Honor Goes to LDS Family Thompson Saints Sink Gospel Roots in Manitoba Soil Cokeville Trying to Forget—Except for Prayers of Gratitude Kansas Marks Way Station Used by Pioneers Policies and Announcements Appointments LDS Scene