“Contents,” Ensign, Jan. 2010, 1–3 Contents January 2010 Volume 40 • Number 1 On the cover Daniel in the Lions’ Den By Clark Kelley Price Messages First Presidency Message 4 Hold on a Little Longer President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Visiting Teaching Message 9 Becoming Self-Reliant Features 10 Your Guide to Using the Ensign Don L. Searle Tips for getting the most out of your magazine. 39 Prophets of the Old Testament Artists depict some of the prophets whose stories teach lessons for modern living. 42 “Moses, My Son” Elder Ronald A. Rasband Is God really interested in you? 46 Making Mountains Adam C. Olson A tour guide in Taiwan shows how mortal challenges help prepare us to reach our ultimate goal of eternal life. Our Homes, Our Families 18 Coming to My Ancestors’ Aid Louise Skyles An amazing family-history journey. 21 How We Learned about Happiness Lidia Evgenevna Shmakova Our family was falling apart. Then we met the missionaries. Living as Latter-day Saints 22 The Best Is Yet to Be Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Finding faith for the future. 58 They Spoke to Us What Should We Do When We Don’t Know What to Do? Elder Stanley G. Ellis How to act when we lack perfect knowledge. 60 Gospel in My Life With a Life Hanging in the Balance Samantha M. Wills Danger is averted as a paramedic heeds the promptings of the Spirit. Teaching, Learning, Serving 28 The New Gospel Principles Manual Elder Russell M. Nelson Introducing the new course of study for Priesthood and Relief Society in 2010 and 2011. 32 Studying the Work of Relief Society Julie B. Beck How the first Sunday of the month in Relief Society is different from other weeks. By Study and by Faith 50 Gospel Classic Solving Emotional Problems in the Lord’s Own Way President Boyd K. Packer Overcoming emotional and spiritual challenges. Gospel Solutions 52 The Courage to Comfort Amy Weir What can you do when a friend suffers a tragedy? With a little courage, you can do a lot of good. 54 Widows and Widowers: Moving Forward with Faith Kersten Campbell No matter how great the loss or deep the sorrow, happiness and healing come through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Provident Living 62 Being Independent, Being Prepared Lisa Barton How these young adults are applying principles of preparedness to their busy, mobile lives. Departments What We Believe 14 God Is Truly Our Father How do we know there is a God? We Talk of Christ 16 Walking through the Valley of the Shadow of Death Michael R. Blair How hope in Christ gives me strength in my battle with cancer. Serving in the Church 38 Who, Me? Teach? Tips for teaching with confidence and effectiveness. Latter-day Saint Voices 66 Family Home Evening Ideas 70 Small and Simple Things 71 News of the Church 74 In Other Church Magazines 79 Until We Meet Again 80 “I Will Be Found of You” Aaron L. West Heavenly Father wants us to search for Him, but He also wants us to find Him. He knows how happy we will be when we do. Online