“Contents,” Liahona, Oct. 2008, inside front cover–1 Liahona, October 2008 For Adults 2 First Presidency Message: Developing Christlike Attributes President Dieter F. Uchtdorf 8 Finding My Faith Joshua J. Perkey 13 Visiting Teaching Message: Gender Is an Essential Characteristic of Eternal Identity and Purpose 14 Abortion: An Assault on the Defenseless Elder Russell M. Nelson 20 Latter-day Saint Voices I Had Faith but No Money Teódulo Troconiz Everything Will Be Fine Kandyce Coston My Remarkable Dream Jeffery S. Rowe Faith to Stop a Flood Pirkko Kassinen 48 Comment For Youth 25 18 Ways to Stand Strong 38 Be Wary of Wooden Horses Elder Kenneth Johnson 42 Questions and Answers: My Friends and I Have a Problem with Gossiping. What Can I Do to Stop and Help Them Stop? 44 The Man with Answers Don L. Searle 47 Poster: Standards Insert: For Youth Question cards and For the Strength of Youth cards The Friend: For Children F2 Come Listen to a Prophet’s Voice: How to Give President Henry B. Eyring F4 Sharing Time: I Will Be His Servant Linda Christensen F6 From the Life of the Prophet Joseph Smith: Joseph’s Experiences in Jail F8 Testimony Glove F10 Help and Be Happy Jeannie Lancaster F12 Music: The Family Is of God Matthew Neeley F14 Friend to Friend: Preparing for a Mission Elder Ulisses Soares F16 Coloring Page As you look for the Estonian CTR ring hidden in this issue, think of how you can choose the right by serving someone in need. On the cover Front: Photograph by Craig Dimond. Back: Photo illustration by Christina Smith. The Friend cover Photo illustration by David Stoker Family Home Evening Ideas