“Contents,” Ensign, October 2014, 1–3 Contents October 2014 Volume 44 • Number 10 Messages First Presidency Message 4 The Prayer of Faith President Henry B. Eyring Visiting Teaching Message 7 The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: Bread of Life Young Adult Features 14 Standing Up for What We Believe Young adults share how they boldly defended their beliefs. 18 Institute: The Best Treatment Jeffrey Anderson Institute sustained me through college and would help me battle my hardest trial yet. 20 Family History for the Rising Generation Carol Brennan Moss Find out how young adults and others can enjoy the blessings of family history work. 24 My Intertwined Testimony Ivy Noche Not having a testimony of the Book of Mormon caused me to question my belief in the Church. Features 26 Meet the Mormons Starla Awerkamp Butler A new documentary film highlighting six Latter-day Saint families will run in theaters beginning this month. 28 Poem: Sweetwater Crossing (November 4, 1856) Stephen E. Robinson The rescue of handcart pioneers in 1856 serves as a reminder of the Savior’s selfless sacrifice. 30 Missionary, Family History, and Temple Work Elder David A. Bednar Preaching the gospel and seeking after our dead go hand in hand. 36 What’s a Family Tree Gathering? Sally Johnson Odekirk Ways to follow Elder Quentin L. Cook’s counsel that families work together on family history. 40 Courage to Choose Modesty Carol F. McConkie What are the doctrines and blessings of modesty? 44 Savor Every Moment of Life Janice Southern Feeling like life isn’t working out as you planned? You’re not alone. One woman shares four principles that helped her. 48 Pioneers in Every Land: Conversion and Change in Chile Néstor Curbelo Today, nearly 1 out of every 30 Chileans is a member of the Church. 56 Reconciled to God Elder Terence M. Vinson When we fail to forgive, we commit the terrible sin of denying the power of the Atonement. 60 Upon the Top of the Waters Jon Warner Though I felt buried by waves of depression and anxiety, God kept me afloat and moving toward my promised land. 62 The Sacred Roles of the Holy Ghost Elder Kevin R. Duncan Five ways the Holy Ghost blesses our lives. 66 My “Forgetter” Is Getting Better K. LeRoi Nelson I may tend to forget things as I get older, but I know that what I learn will rise with me in the Resurrection. 68 Finding Solace in Sacred Hymns Three members tell how hymns brought them peace and comfort in times of sorrow. 73 Sheet Music: Supplication Anna M. Molgard and Rachel P. Mohlman A humble plea for the relief offered through the Atonement. 74 Nephi’s Bows The story of the weapon Nephi built in order to solve a problem may hold lessons for us. Departments 8 Serving in the Church: Thank You, Brother Jay Kristine Purcell 9 Old Testament Prophets: Jeremiah 10 Our Homes, Our Families: Lizochka’s Heart Marina Petrova 12 We Talk of Christ: The Jadeite Cabbage Ellen C. Jensen 76 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again: Deceptions Elder M. Russell Ballard Family Home Evening Ideas