“Contents,” Ensign, September 2014, 1–3 Contents September 2014 Volume 44 • Number 9 Messages First Presidency Message 4 Are We Prepared? President Thomas S. Monson Visiting Teaching Message 7 The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: Comforter Young Adult Features 14 Sisters in the Covenant Emmaline R. Wilson Five ways that our sisterhood helps us keep our baptismal covenant. 20 Young Adult Profiles: Blending Cultures in Toronto Katherine Nelson What is it like to be a faithful young adult in Ontario, Canada? 22 I Found Purpose after My Missionary Service by … Young adults share what helped them adapt to post-mission life. 26 Saying Yes to the Temple Lori Fuller I prayed that Heavenly Father would say yes to my desire to receive the temple endowment. Features 28 Men and Women and Priesthood Power Elder M. Russell Ballard There are some truths that both men and women need to understand about the essential role of women. 34 Pioneers in Every Land: The Church in Korea—Gospel Light Shines through Hardship Hee-Chul Seo Today the Church in Korea flourishes because early Korean members persevered through difficult times. 40 Faith and Fortitude: Women of the Old Testament (Part 2 of 2) Faith S. Watson What lessons for our day can we learn from these six Old Testament women? 46 Put the Family in Family History Sally Johnson Odekirk Here are 12 ideas for getting your children excited about their heritage. 50 Strengthened by Fire Justin Owens When our meetinghouse burned down, our stake president said good would come from our loss. He was right. 52 Healing Hidden Wounds Jennifer Grace Fallon Most teenagers will encounter pornography before they turn 18. Learn what tools will effectively arm your children. 58 Your Journey of Giving Elder Robert C. Gay How are you sharing your God-given gifts? 62 The Work of Salvation: Then and Now Elder L. Whitney Clayton Book of Mormon examples can help us carry out the work of salvation today. 66 Stories behind the Revelations Matthew J. Grow Adjustments in the 2013 Doctrine and Covenants section headings provide historical insights as well as lessons for our lives. 72 Strengthening Youth through Uplifting Activities Mike Madsen Check out the new youth activities website! See how we can help our youth live the gospel and prepare for future roles. 74 Bridle All Your Passions A piece of rigging for riding animals helps us understand self-discipline. Departments 3 Family Home Evening Ideas 8 April 2014 Conference Notebook 10 Old Testament Prophets: Isaiah 11 Serving in the Church: The Holy Ghost Confirmed My Calling Jeffrey A. Keay 12 What We Believe: Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself 76 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again: Uncommon Boys Elder LeGrand Richards Family Home Evening Ideas