March 2004 Contents Thomas S. MonsonFinding Peace Adhemar DamianiThe Merciful Plan of the Great Creator Colleen M. PateComforted in My Distress Bonnie D. ParkinOh, How We Need Each Other! Robyn Romney EvansIn the Vineyard Joseph B. WirthlinImproving Our Prayers Loree RomriellWith Every Stitch A Temple-Motivated People Howard W. HunterA Temple-Motivated People Letter from the First Presidency Brad WilcoxGetting Over Feeling Underappreciated Tammy Simister RobinsonMay I Serve Thee Cassandra Lin TsaiIt Wasn’t a Sacrifice Latter-day Prophets Speak: Sacrifice: Key to the Abundant Life Feeling the Love of the Lord through Obedience Latter-day Saint Voices Luis Roberto Ramos de Sá Filho“Find the Missionaries for Me” Kim Citlalpilli Sánchez Aldana CamachoA Perpetual Education Fund Loan Changed Our Lives Trisa MartinAlone in the Dark Mark J. NielsenThe Wonder of the Creation Lane V. EricksonFive Steps to Financial Well-Being Random Sampler Tacy L. BotkinHealthwise at Home Staci Swinton BrooksMaking More of Our Fast Sunday Ellen GregoryFamily Home Evening Helps: “I’ll Be Nephi” News of the Church Worldwide Leadership Training Meeting Highlights Auxiliaries’ Supporting Roles President Hinckley Dedicates Ghana Temple Marged KirkpatrickAfrican Saints Celebrate New Temple, Old Culture Adam C. OlsonDaily “Commute” to Mars Nearing End for LDS Man Amber MeagerResults of Service Seen in Wake of Wildfires Elisabeth LiljenquistYouth Collect Winter Clothing for Mongolians Ferrin and Peggy OrtonIn the News Comment Making the Most of This Issue