August 2016 Family Home Evening Ideas The Hope of Eternal Family Love Henry B. EyringThe Hope of Eternal Family LovePresident Henry B. Eyring teachings that because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we can, by our faith and repentance, become worthy of the celestial kingdom, where families are bound together in love forever. Sharing Eternal Happiness Families Are Forever Nurturing Families TogetherThis month’s visiting teaching message emphasizes the importance of loving, caring for, and serving your own family. We should speak kindly to our family members and be willing to nurture our family relationships. April 2016 Conference Notebook April 2016 Conference NotebookHelps for studying and applying the recent teachings of the living prophets and apostles and other Church leaders. David A. BednarA Remission of Our Sins Henry B. EyringEternity Divine Roles of Men We Believe in Keeping the Ten Commandments David FullmerTen Reasons I Love the Book of Mormon Chris DeaverA Far Greater GiftA man reflects on the teachings of his Primary teacher, who showed by example his love for the Prophet Joseph Smith, the scriptures, the Savior, and his Primary class. News of the Church New Area Leaders Assigned Young Adults Rooted in Christ L. Whitney ClaytonRooted in ChristElder L. Whitney Clayton teaches that Christ promises us an abundant life when we have faith in and obey Him. He tells the story of how the seeds from a scrub oak tree fell into a flowerpot and grew deep roots. Our faith in Christ needs to be rooted deep into our hearts. Kathy Kipp ClaytonYou Are Royalty Mindy Anne SeluStaying on Course to the Temple David A. BednarAccepting the Lord’s Will and TimingElder David A. Bednar shares an experience of speaking with Elder Neal A. Maxwell about battling cancer. Elder Maxwell told him that not shrinking is better than surviving. Elder Bednar asks a new husband if he has the faith to not be healed. Sharon EubankBeing a Woman: An Eternal PerspectiveSharon Eubank describes how she considers the Church to be a “woman’s church” because of the true doctrine of Christ. She gives three suggestions that will help us with our practice of the doctrine. Faith S. WatsonDo You Know These Book of Mormon Heroes? Choosing Faith in Difficult Times Hannah Rawhouser EiselinLove Where I Least Expected It L. Susan DobmannRest in Peace Melodee CooperCancer, Courage, and Conversion Tom EdmundsStepping across the Mississippi Jacci Graham and Jeremy YorgasonKinship Care Brian K. AshtonHelping Youth TeachBrother Brian K. Ashton of the Sunday School general presidency explains the benefits and blessings of youth teaching other youth. He gives suggestions on what adult leaders can do to help youth succeed at teaching. Gene R. CookThe Lost ScripturesElder Gene R. Cook tells the story of having his scriptures stolen while visiting a mission in Bolivia. After many prayers and searching, his scriptures are found and returned by a woman who ends up being baptized into the Church. Sally Johnson OdekirkYouth and Family History Come Together Latter-day Saint Voices Latter-day Saint Voices Ricardo SosaEmergency Preparedness: Earthquakes and Demijohns Carol E. WolfPhysical Health: Weight Loss and the Word of Wisdom Lenine Santiago Duarte NazarenoEmployment: A Lot of Faith, a Little Furniture Finances: Oatmeal, Bread, and Rice and Beans Yvonne AstonFood Storage: Canned Cheese and Mortgage Rates On the Path to Greater Self-RelianceA self-evaluation to see how well you are doing at becoming self-reliant. Matthew CowleyMiraclesA couple brings their blind, deaf, and dumb little boy to Elder Cowley, who gives him a priesthood blessing. The child is healed. Elder Cowley visits New Zealand and participates in administering to a deceased man who comes back to life. Insights