August 2019 The Gift of Our Bodies The Church Is HereSalta, Argentina The Fall and Renewal of Humankind—and the Earth Portraits of FaithTomicka Barnes—Alabama, USAA young adult struggles with her faith after hearing other Church members’ misconceptions about the ban on the priesthood. Ministering PrinciplesCan I Help Someone Change?7 lessons from the Savior on how we can help others become more like Him. Come, Follow Me: New Testament (Aug.)Family Study Fun Come, Follow Me: New Testament (Aug. 19–25)Allisa WhiteWhere Were the Blessings “God Hath Prepared”? Quentin L. CookThe Eternal Importance of Righteous ChoicesElder Cook explains that the choices we make are critical—they are the key to our future and happiness. We are the sum total of every decision we make. Come, Follow Me: New Testament (Aug. 19–25)Hank R. SmithUncommon Sense: How Christ’s Teachings Changed Everything Jeffrey Coleman and Brittany Ann ReeceHow Seminary Can Now Enhance Your Family’s Come, Follow Me ExperienceAn explanation of how seminary classes aligning with the Come, Follow Me program will bless families with teenagers. Lessons from the New TestamentMassimo De FeoSmall Choices, Big ConsequencesElder De Feo talks about how our small, everyday choices can have lasting effects on our lives. Area Presidency AssignmentsNew Area Presidency assignments. Women in the New TestamentCamille Fronk OlsonPhebe Come, Follow Me: New Testament—Support Articles and Activities July 29–August 4Acts 22–28 August 5–11Romans 1–6 August 12–18Romans 7–16 August 19–251 Corinthians 1–7 August 26–September 11 Corinthians 8–13 Jean B. BinghamCatch the Vision, Share the Vision! Blessings of Self-RelianceMichael R. MorrisThe Best InvestmentA woman joins one of the Church’s self-reliance groups after getting laid off from her job. Terence M. VinsonThe Essential Role of Revelation Breanne Su’aBYU-Pathway Worldwide: “A Monumental Moment in Church Education” Saints, Volume 2Glory Enough Digital OnlyNicky GuthrieThe Sacrifices I Made to Join the ChurchA young adult describes how joining the Church meant losing his job and his friends but how the gospel has made up for his losses. Marissa WiddisonOur Sacred Bodies What Church Leaders Are Saying about the Gift of Our Bodies Digital OnlyWelfare and Self-Reliance ServicesHow to Build Confidence and Self-Esteem10 tips on how you can boost your confidence. Latter-day Saint Voices Burke WaldronA Calling for John Patrícia MoraesOur Little Angel The Birthday Lasagna Hildo Rosillo Flores150 Pages by Thursday? Digital OnlyBarbara MoonI Know Who Sent Them Young Adults Reflecting Your True Identity Aspen StanderCreated in His ImageTruths we know about our bodies from the plan of salvation. Marcus PaizFeeling “Good Enough”: 3 Ways to Overcome Negative Self-Image3 ways that young adults can overcome feelings of negative self-image. Hannah DeTavisRethinking Beauty: A Gospel Perspective on Body Image Digital OnlyCiara HuletI Am Worth Fighting For: Overcoming My Eating Disorder Digital OnlyReagan QuinnLearning to Love Myself after an Eating Disorder Digital OnlyKevin TheriotUnderstanding and Supporting Those with Eating Disorders Digital OnlySandra Vanessa Vargas-CorvalanWhy I’m Grateful for My Post-Pregnancy BodyA new mother describes why she is grateful for her body despite the changes from pregnancy. Digital OnlyChantele SedgwickFacing Insecurities and Learning to Love My Body Digital OnlyAubrey JohnsonFinding Joy in Yourself3 ways to find joy from within. Best Advice … Come, Follow Me Shareable Scriptures Digital Only: News Celebration Planned for President Nelson’s BirthdaySeptember gala will honor President Russell M. Nelson’s 95th birthday. Gospel Literacy in Sierra LeoneA pilot program in Sierra Leone is helping families and individuals learn to read and write. Australia Local Pages Teenagers Research their ANZAC Ancestry A Family of Faith A Teacher of Generations Celebrating 177 Years of Relief Society in New South Wales Stories of Faith and Conversion in Darwin United Kingdom and Ireland Local Pages The Opportunities Are Endless Sisters in Northeast Commit to Help Refugees Helping Others with Family History Came Naturally First Chinese Sacrament in Manchester William A. Morton New Ensign Article Submission Website New Zealand Local Pages My Heart Was Healed Young Missionaries Identify Ancestors Who Also Served New Zealand Communities Father and Son, Reunited after 50 years BYU-Hawaii Concert Choir Brings Joy to New Zealand’s Northland Young Aucklanders Ask Big Questions Young Missionary Lets His Chalk Do the Talking