August 2008 Contents Thomas S. MonsonMay We So Live Quentin L. CookElder D. Todd Christofferson: Prepared to Serve the Lord Kim WoodburyThe Best Part of the Lesson Keeping Scripture Study Alive Christine S. Packard and Wendy UlrichSingle and Steadfast: Lessons in Hope Amanda LeSueurFinding Comfort in King Benjamin’s Counsel Russell StevensonMaking the Most of Our Single Years Marcus B. NashCultivating Righteousness Sandi DavisBy Their Fruits Robert D. HalesModesty: Reverence for the Lord “And Thus We See” Samuel H. Smith: Faithful Brother of Joseph and Hyrum LaRene Porter Gaunt and Robert A. SmithSamuel H. Smith: Faithful Brother of Joseph and Hyrum The Missions of Samuel H. Smith Wanda I. AllenGrasshoppers, Purple Bathtubs, and Other Surprises Kimberly ReidFamily Faith Craig H. Hart, Lloyd D. Newell, and Julie H. HauptLove, Limits, and Latitude Dean R. BurgessAbout Their Father’s Business Each Sister Is a Beloved Daughter of Heavenly Parents and Has a Divine Destiny Latter-day Saint Voices Latter-day Saint Voices Collin AllanHymn in a Cathedral Perry W. CarterThe Golden Contact I Couldn’t Remember Vida H. LiddellLoaves and Testimonies Justin GeracitanoDid I Really Know? Random Sampler Random Sampler Dori Lee HallAdventure in a Bag Jean E. LymanDollar Dinners Jane McBride ChoateWhen Adult Children Return Home Nathan JustisFamily Home Evening Helps: Roommates 101 News of the Church Molly FarmerPerpetual Education Fund a Growing Miracle New Area Leadership Assignments World Briefs Comment