October 1996 Contents Comment Thomas S. MonsonThe Doorway of Love The Pocketknife Jana BrynerA Positive Note Laury LivseyAll in the Family Teresa WolfA Book for Eveline Clyde J. WilliamsA Shield against Evil Run with Patience Germaine Emilie Auchatraire-GayThe Miracle of My Conversion Lito Bañez LegaspiBefore the Dawn Casey Null and Aaron Randall BuhlerHow to Prepare for a Mission Mormon Message Don L. SearleGhana: A Household of Faith Douglas J. VermeerenWe Believe … The Friend Rebecca M. Taylor and Han In SangFriend to Friend Karen AshtonSharing Time: Honest and Truthful at All Times For Little Friends Lydia W. Wardell“He First Loved Us” Laura S. ShortridgeChurch Words and Phrases Ann Crowder HerrickWalking Alone The Signs of Christ’s Crucifixion