“Contents,” Liahona, Sept. 2008, inside front cover–1

Liahona, September 2008

For Adults
2

First Presidency Message: Be One

President Henry B. Eyring
16

The Power of Diligent Learning

Elder Jay E. Jensen
21

Chalk It Up to Learning

Robb Jones
25

Visiting Teaching Message: The Gospel of Jesus Christ Teaches the Eternal Potential of the Children of God
26

Latter-day Saint Voices
I Didn’t Give Up Carlos A. Del Longo
Family History Reflections Stephen C. Young
Searching in Finland Judith Ann Laurunen McNeil
Mom’s Journal Edna F. Chandler
36

Lessons from the Book of Mormon: Looking to the Lord

Mary N. Cook
39

Primary Songs Blessed Me

Jennifer A. Lynn
42

I Do My Part, and God Does the Rest

Jenny Piderit de la Maza
48

Comment
For Youth
8

Perfect for the Job

Jo Bingham
10

Strengthen Faith as You Seek Knowledge

Elder Quentin L. Cook
15

Poster: It’s Your Move
24

What Joseph Taught: Revelation and the Living Prophet
31

Line upon Line: Matthew 5:14–16
32

When in Rome … Do as These Romans

Jennifer Maddy
44

From Generation to Generation

Adam C. Olson
The Friend: For Children
F2

Come Listen to a Prophet’s Voice: A Message for Misti

President Thomas S. Monson
F4

Sharing Time: Heavenly Father, Are You Really There?

Linda Christensen
F6

From the Life of the Prophet Joseph Smith: Trials for Joseph and Emma
F8

President Grant’s Example

Heidi Rose
F10

For Little Friends: Time for Family Prayer
F11

Coloring Page
F12

Friend to Friend: My Brother and the Puppy

Elder Keith R. Edwards
F14

Making Friends: Omar’s Key to Getting Along

As you look for the Dutch CTR ring hidden in this issue, think about how prayer can help you choose the right.

On the cover

Front: Photo illustration by Jerry Garns. Back: Photo illustration by Steve Bunderson; photograph of books by Welden C. Andersen.

The Friend cover

Illustration by Jim Madsen.