“Contents,” Ensign, Sept. 2013, 1–3 Contents September 2013 Volume 43 • Number 9 Messages First Presidency Message 4 Saints for All Seasons President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Visiting Teaching Message 7 Self-Reliance Features 16 The Justice and Mercy of God Elder Jeffrey R. Holland If we can repent of our sins and be charitable with the sins of others, the living Father of us all will reach down to bear us up. 22 Take My Yoke upon You A useful tool for harnessing animals became a central image in the Savior’s invitation to come unto Him. 24 Today’s Young Men Need Righteous Role Models Hikari Loftus Having worked through his own troubled youth, Todd Sylvester strives to reach out to today’s young men. 28 Still a Clarion Call “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” acts as a modern title of liberty, providing clarity and guidance to families. 30 Christlike Mercy Randy L. Daybell These scriptural accounts from the Savior’s life can teach us ways to be merciful. 34 His Grace Is Sufficient Brad Wilcox The miracle of Christ’s grace is not just that we can return to heaven but that we can change so we feel at home there. 38 How Is Doctrine Established? LaRene Porter Gaunt Use this flowchart to understand more about how God reveals doctrine to prophets and apostles. 40 The Voice of Jesus Christ in the Doctrine and Covenants Gordon B. Holbrook We can testify of Christ as we hear His voice in the Doctrine and Covenants. 46 Whither Shall We Go? Elder Kent D. Watson When we do our part, Heavenly Father is sure to do His part in pointing the way. 52 Rescued by the Gospel Lionel Hougnon I was lonely and without hope, until I felt the touch of the Master in my life. 58 1,000 Things to Be Thankful For Richard M. Romney The week we spent helping my daughter find things to be thankful for changed our family. 60 My Prayers of Gratitude Christie Skrinak Our family was desperate for blessings. How could I be grateful amid such trials? 62 The Healing Balm of Hope Vaughn E. Worthen Ten strategies for developing hope in our lives. 68 Providing Care for Elderly Loved Ones Todd F. Cope As we seek to assist in caring for elderly loved ones, here are some principles that can guide us. Departments 8 April 2013 Conference Notebook 10 What We Believe: The Priesthood Must Be Used Worthily 12 Our Homes, Our Families: The Lord Never Shouted at Me Name withheld 14 News of the Church 72 Gospel Classics: What Does Jesus Mean to Us Today? Elder David B. Haight 74 Teaching For the Strength of Youth: Music and Dancing 75 In Other Church Magazines 76 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again: The Longest Sacrament Meeting Okon Edet Effiong On the Cover Front: The Lost Lamb, by Newell Convers Wyeth, reproduced by permission of the Colby College Museum of Art. Back: Photograph from iStockphoto/Thinkstock. Inside front cover: Photograph © iStockphoto.com/diephosi. Family Home Evening Ideas