October 2007 Contents Thomas S. MonsonThey Marked the Path to Follow Becky ThomasMy Unexpected Route Young Women General PresidencyFor the Strength of You Boyd K. PackerCome to the Temple Daryl H. GarnWorthy to Enter Our Long Road to the Temple—Together Sharon Price AndersonStanding before Carl Bloch’s Painting Christ Healing the Sick at the Pool of Bethesda Learning from Conference Literacy Improves Lives Holiday Tips for Military Families M. Teichert: Artist of Dramatic Vision Jeffrey R. HollandHelping Those Who Struggle with Same-Gender Attraction Cecil O. Samuelson Jr.“I Will Not Leave You Comfortless” Become an Instrument in the Hands of God by Preparing for the Second Coming of Our Lord Questions and Answers Marjorie H. RiceLiving in a Chapter of History Alexander M. SolorzanoThe Football Game That Changed My Life Turning Hearts in a Land of Temples Adam C. OlsonTurning Hearts in a Land of Temples Adam C. OlsonSeeing a Connection Latter-day Saint Voices Latter-day Saint Voices Esther Labibe de BerubenUncle Gilberto’s Memory Stephen BaerA Ride to Church Hildo Rosillo FloresWho Turned My Head? Judy StoneA Prayer with My Home Teacher Random Sampler Audrey LiddilDon’t Just Store Your Food … Dave ProulxNew Era Posters at Work Perry GravelleThe Good Book Kathleen WoffindenFamily Home Evening Helps: Cookies and a Gospel Message News of the Church One Million Missionaries, Thirteen Million Members God Loveth His Children Booklet Released Historic Church Property Spared During Fire Church Reacts Quickly to Major Peru Earthquake Members Respond to England Flooding Hall of Church Presidents Brought Up to Date Comment President James E. Faust, Beloved Shepherd