August 1997 Contents Gordon B. HinckleyInspirational Thoughts David Rolph SeelyThe Joseph Smith Translation: “Plain and Precious Things” Restored Poetry Mildred BarthelBeginning with Today Lisa SouthA Lesson in Adversity John M. FreckletonWhen Time of Parting Comes Carlos E. AsayThe Temple Garment: “An Outward Expression of an Inward Commitment” Robert E. WellsUniting Blended Families Paul H. PetersonThey Came by Handcart Remembering the Rescue William G. HartleyOn the Trail in August Scott W. ParkerDad’s Lessons “Thy Faith Hath Made Thee Whole” R. Lanier Britsch“Faithful, Good, Virtuous, True”: Pioneers in the Philippines Mormon Journal José Teixeira da Silva and Paul Conners“That Baby’s Not Yours!” Margaret Krebs MidgleyMy Grandchildren’s New Mother Tracey Webb LathropTouched by Their Faith A. Leon HardcastleCrows in Place of Seagulls Kathryn P. BenfellI Found My Answer Earl StowellMy Best Calling Ever Portraits Newsmaker: BYU Professor Receives Award Karen JohnstonShe Loves to Serve Desireé L. BarlowSharing with Flowers Top Graduate In the Spotlight Random Sampler Edgar EatonNeighborhood Canning Elaine SalisburyDouble-Duty Letters Harold OaksVigilance against Violence News of the Church St. Louis Temple Dedicated Aaronic Priesthood Satellite Fireside Appointments Alan WakeleyPresident Hinckley Visits New Zealand, Australia, and Mexico Policies and Announcements New Counselors in Young Men Presidency New Ricks College President Announced Deseret News Building Dedicated Members Assist with Flood, Tornado Cleanup PBS to Air Mormon Trail Documentary Education Week to Be Broadcast to Stake Centers