“Contents,” Liahona, Feb. 2009, inside front cover–1

Liahona, February 2009

Adults
- 2
  
  First Presidency Message
  
  Precious Fruits of the First Vision
  
  By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
- 25
  
  Visiting Teaching Message
  
  Understand the Divine Roles of Women
- Feature Articles
  - 10
    
    The Great Plan of Our God
    
    By Elder L. Tom Perry
    
    Each gospel dispensation has an important lesson to teach us.
  - 18
    
    Helping New Converts Stay Strong
    
    By Susan W. Tanner
    
    Working to retain and reactivate fellow members is a labor of love and joy.
  - 22
    
    Succeeding as a New Convert
    
    By Gayle S. Iliff
    
    Three things new converts can do to become strong in the gospel.
  - 32
    
    Teaching in the Nursery, Teaching at Home
    
    By Margaret S. Lifferth
    
    The new Primary nursery manual is a wonderful resource for both nursery teachers and parents.
  - 36
    
    The Functional Family
    
    By James D. MacArthur
    
    Six principles that help families function well.
- Departments
  - 44
    
    Latter-day Saint Voices
    
    A baptism; a priesthood blessing; a conversion; and a cup of tea.
  - 48
    
    Using This Issue
    
    Family home evening ideas, topics in this issue, and a successful family home evening.
Youth
- Feature Articles
  - 8
    
    Becoming Joseph
    
    By Ricardo Reyes Villalta
    
    The skit that changed my life.
  - 16
    
    It’s Not Easy
    
    By Kelli Williams
    
    Even though I’m the only Church member in my family, I’m never alone.
  - 28
    
    No One Will Ever Know
    
    By Elder Stanley G. Ellis
    
    When tempted, don’t fall for this lie.
  - 40
    
    Generations
    
    By Richard M. Romney
    
    Gospel faithfulness preserves families, from generation to generation.
- Departments
  - 7
    
    What the Prophet Joseph Smith Taught
    
    Unity
  - 15
    
    Poster
    
    Just Looking?
  - 26
    
    Questions & Answers
    
    I’m afraid that someone might offer me alcohol or drugs. I don’t like to say no to people or make them mad at me. How can I make sure I won’t give in?
Children
- F2
  
  Come Listen to a Prophet’s Voice
  
  Help to Heal
  
  By President Thomas S. Monson
- Feature Articles
  - F8
    
    Like Adam and Eve
    
    By Kimberly Reid
  - F10
    
    An Activity Day Invitation
    
    By Marianne Dahl Johnson
  - F14
    
    I Can Be a Missionary Now
    
    By Patsy Pehrson
- Departments
  - F4
    
    Sharing Time
    
    I Will Be a Strong Link
    
    By Cheryl Esplin
  - F6
    
    From the Life of the Prophet Joseph Smith
    
    A Day of God’s Power
  - F13
    
    Special Witness
    
    What Is True Conversion?
    
    By Elder Richard G. Scott
  - F16
    
    Coloring Page

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On the cover

Front: Adam and Eve, by Douglas Fryer. Back: The Lord Appearing unto Abraham, by Keith Larson.

The Friend cover

Photo illustration by Laureni Ademar Fochetto.