March 1988 Contents Thomas S. MonsonIn Quest of the Abundant Life Daniel C. Peterson and Stephen D. RicksComparing LDS Beliefs with First-Century Christianity George D. DurrantMessengers from the Prophet Sue BerginWhen a Teenager Uses Drugs or Alcohol: How to Cope … I Have a Question Earl J. RouecheDoes membership in the Church limit agency? Larry E. DahlIs there any truth to the idea that we have guardian angels who watch over and protect us? Lenet Hadley ReadElijah and Elisha: Foreshadowing the Latter-day Work Poetry Evelyn Dodge CockrellShe Listened Emma Lou ThayneTo My Visiting Teachers Carol Wagner TuttleI’m Afraid to Talk to My Neighbor about the Church Because … Don L. SearleRicardo Perez: Making the Most of Gospel Blessings With an Eye on Her Family Shelley Smith BeattyRomance and Commitment: The Best Medicine for Marriage Lorraine HenriodAunt Carrie and the Girls Stanton McDonaldA Blessing Fulfilled Annette StevensonWe Couldn’t Preach, but We Could Love Carolyn J. RasmusHappiness—The Lord’s Way Sue PetersonBlessings by Morning Light Evelyn T. MarshallThe Widows’ “Might” “Charity Vaunteth Not Itself, Is Not Puffed Up” Mormon Journal Mormon Journal Helen Celeste HowlettThe Twice-Rescued Lamb Brett G. London“Only God Gives A’s” Dennis F. HoldawayBurdens Too Long Carried Christine AndersonMore than a Job Janice P. DoolittleMe? Nursery Leader? Concerts, Canvas, and Costumes: Widening a Child’s World through Cultural Arts Portraits John A. BarlowNanci McGraw: A Voice of Belief Richard L. EmeryLouise Clark: Out of Suffering, Compassion Bruce C. HafenDonna Lee Turley: Finding Sweet in the Bittersweet Random Sampler Tom RoseA Head Full of Scriptures Carolyn CampbellCutting the Costs—along with the Cake James E. FaustAn Untroubled Faith Sharing Wilma GardnerFinding Joy in the Savior’s Plan Joyce B. StoneBlessed by My Callings Esnil Acosta“Well Done, Thou Good and Faithful Servant” News of the Church Book of Mormon Now in 80 Languages Church Marks 75 Years as Scouting Sponsor Seven New Missions Created Violet KimballThe Saints in St. Louis Update: Stakes in the Church Record Number Visit Temple Square Policies and Announcements Appointments Comment