“Contents,” Ensign, Aug. 2013, 1–3 Contents August 2013 Volume 43 • Number 8 Messages First Presidency Message 4 Recognize, Remember, and Give Thanks President Henry B. Eyring Visiting Teaching Message 7 Welfare Features 16 Obedience: The Hallmark of Faith Elder F. Michael Watson Would you walk six days to hear the gospel? 20 Scripture Study for Family Strength Lori Fuller Three ideas to make your personal and family scripture study more meaningful. 22 In His Own Time, in His Own Way Elder Dallin H. Oaks When we are committed to the gospel, we can expect continuing revelation whenever a wise and loving Lord chooses to give it to us. 28 A New Writing Elder Mervyn B. Arnold Just as Lehi’s family received “a new writing” on the Liahona to guide them, we can receive divine guidance as we feast on the scriptures. 34 No Corrupt Communication Jennifer Grace Jones Find out why sarcasm can be so hurtful. 40 Worlds without Number R. Val Johnson The heavens declare the glory of God. 48 Opening Our Hearts to Revelation Elder Patrick Kearon How do we overcome barriers to personal revelation? 54 Move Forward in Faith This counsel from modern prophets can guide us when we don’t know how to proceed. 58 Finding Sanctuary in the Gospel Matthew D. Flitton Members in Nairobi, Kenya, share how they have found refuge in the gospel. 62 The Leader’s Road to Revelation Richard M. Romney These four principles can help priesthood and auxiliary leaders act with inspiration. 66 Great Questions, Great Discussions Jack Lyon The right types of questions can inspire a discussion that will bless your class members’ understanding and testimony. 70 Only 10 Dollars Emma C. Miller The man in line at the grocery store needed someone to come to his aid. 72 Grateful for Life Rhett Wintch My experience with cancer changed my perspective. Departments 3 Family Home Evening Ideas 8 April 2013 Conference Notebook 11 Teaching For the Strength of Youth: Wholesome Language 12 Our Homes, Our Families: Timing Is Everything Joshua J. Perkey 14 News of the Church 75 In Other Church Magazines 76 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again: Grace for Mother Duck and Me Rosie Kaufman On the Cover Front: Photograph by Frans Lemmens. Back: Illustration by Michael Gibbs. Inside front cover: Photograph by NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage Team/DOD. Family Home Evening Ideas