August 1998 Contents Thomas S. MonsonThe Faith of a Child L. Aldin Porter“But We Heeded Them Not” W. Jeffrey MarshTraining from the Old Testament: Moroni’s Lessons for a Prophet Sue Campbell Clark and Robert Good“No More Strangers and Foreigners” A Father’s Influence Robert FerrellFootballs and Fences Diana Bateman ParkerCalmed by His Caring Raymond L. Mayo“Papa, Do You Know Who I Am?” Lynette K. Allen“A Place to Grow” Rebecca M. Taylor“They Loved Me No Matter What” Mira G. ThatcherTrapped! Petrea KellyA Stitch in Time Mark M. TrunnellGood-bye, Italy—con Amore Denise Turner“If Any Man Offend Not” L. Tom PerryBy the Hands of His Prophets Geok Lee ThongDating at Home Mormon Journal JennaVee AllgrunnI Invited Them In Mac McIntire“The Gospel’s True, Julio” Christa M. MarseeBlessed for Trying Barbara Robinson“Slow Down!” Hartt WixomLost in a Thunderstorm “That Spirit Which Leadeth to Do Good” I Have a Question Kathleen Lubeck PetersonI Have a Question Cheryl A. FaustBringing the Priesthood into My Home Portraits Brazil Area Authority Dana BayardoA Coach with a Mission Elizabeth K. RitchieProud of Her Heritage In the Spotlight Random Sampler Reneé Roy HardingGuess Who Debbie McPhetersRecognizing the Spirit Gordon B. HinckleyExcerpts from Recent Addresses of President Gordon B. Hinckley Priesthood Perspectives Aaronic Priesthood Service Why Home Teaching? News of the Church President Hinckley Visits Members in Atlanta, Georgia President Monson Receives Award, Addresses Red Cross President Faust Honored, Breaks Ground for Two Brazil Temples Church Formally Recognized in Russia Education Week to Be Broadcast to Stake Centers Gladys SitatiGospel Growth in Kenya William R. Bradford, Julio E. Alvarado, and E. Israel PérezConversation: The Church in Central America Appointments LDS Scene Comment