September 2008 Contents Henry B. EyringBe One Carol Cornwall Madsen“My Dear and Beloved Companion”: The Letters of Joseph and Emma Smith Greg HudnallMy Father, My Hero Spiritual Promptings Bryce R. PetersenToothpaste on the Mirror Jay E. JensenThe Power of Diligent Learning Robb JonesChalk It Up to Learning Daniel K JuddMen of a Sound Understanding Laura PilcherMy Neigbor’s Magazine Sarah E. MillerHope and Healing in Recovering from Abuse A Time of Harvest Quentin L. CookBe a Missionary All Your Life Dale M. ValentineComing to Church, Becoming Converted Jenny Piderit de la MazaI Do My Part, and God Does the Rest Arlene CalkinsCasual Gratitude Jennifer A. LynnPrimary Songs Blessed Me Questions and Answers Mary N. CookLooking to the Lord The Gospel of Jesus Christ Teaches the Eternal Potential of the Children of God Random Sampler Random Sampler Barbara Matson“Gramma” School Josi Kilpack“Hi, I’m New” Gayle SpjutOur Ward’s “Instant” Choir Amanda NollFamily Home Evening Helps: Helping Children Remember Him Latter-day Saint Voices Latter-day Saint Voices Carlos A. Del LongoI Didn’t Give Up Stephen C. YoungFamily History Reflections Judith Ann Laurunen McNeilSearching in Finland Edna F. ChandlerMom’s Journal News of the Church Lynda L. HansenWard Members a Model of Missionary Preparation Eric EamesMembers Rely on Prayer During Deadly Tornado Eric EamesMembers Bring Hope to U.S. Flood Victims Historic Help Remembered in Sandbagging Effort New Manual Designed for Nursery Classes World Briefs Elder Paul V. Johnson New CES Commissioner Comment Ensign Reader Survey