“Contents,” Ensign, July 2014, 1–3 Contents July 2014 Volume 44 • Number 7 Messages First Presidency Message 4 The Promise of Hearts Turning President Henry B. Eyring Visiting Teaching Message 7 The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: Advocate Young Adult Features 14 Becoming Perfect in Christ Elder Gerrit W. Gong The Savior’s perfection can help us overcome a perfectionist, self-critical, and unrealistic mind-set. 20 Faith in God’s Plan for Me Jessica George The Kirtland stone quarry taught me a valuable lesson about God’s hand in my life. 22 Keeping a Journal Your Way Tara Walker From online blogs to audio recordings, there are many ways to keep a journal. These ideas will help you find what works for you. Features 26 The Book of Mormon, the Gathering of Israel, and the Second Coming Elder Russell M. Nelson The Book of Mormon is God’s instrument to help accomplish two divine objectives. 32 Be Like Ammon Could Ammon’s story help you activate the members in your ward or branch? 36 Opening the Door to the Gospel Jacob Aaron Black Members and full-time missionaries join efforts to help bring a man and his sons into the Church. 41 Poem: A New Perspective Lisa J. South A returned missionary’s words to his mother suggest a fresh approach to scripture study. 42 Pioneers in Every Land: The Church in Brazil—the Future Has Finally Arrived Mark L. Grover The Church in Brazil has grown from one small immigrant family to more than one million members. 48 Heavenly Help for Our Mortal Journey Bishop Dean M. Davies Divine resources we can count on to help us deal with our challenges. 52 Scout Training Was the Answer Christopher M. Grimes Training gave me the vision to help the young men help themselves. 56 Ten Tips for Parents of Young Adults Wendy Ulrich These 5 challenges and 10 suggestions will help you understand your young adult children. 60 Louie B. Felt: Dedicating Her Life to Children Janet Peterson The legacy of the first Primary general president still influences children in the Church today. 66 The Gift of Our Physical Bodies Victoria Webb Rutherford We have opportunities for both physical and spiritual growth through the bodies Heavenly Father has given us. 70 It Started with Home Teaching David Jeppson My efforts as a home teacher to help a needy family were a first step; now it was time to enlist the power of our priesthood quorums. Departments 3 Family Home Evening Ideas 8 April 2014 Conference Notebook 10 What We Believe: We Teach by the Power of the Holy Ghost 12 News of the Church 72 Serving in the Church: Leading Like the Savior Ryan Carr 74 Old Testament Prophets: Elijah 75 Teaching For the Strength of Youth: Work and Self-Reliance 76 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again: Keep Your Eyes on the Shore Richard M. Romney Family Home Evening Ideas