“Contents,” Liahona, April 2009, inside front cover–1

Liahona, April 2009

Adults
- First Presidency Message
  
  2
  
  Teaching True Doctrine
  
  By President Henry B. Eyring
- Visiting Teaching Message
  
  25
  
  Search the Scriptures Diligently
- Feature Articles
  - 8
    
    He Is Risen
    
    Paintings of the risen Lord in the Old and New Worlds testify that He is the Resurrection and the Life.
  - 14
    
    What Does the Atonement Mean to You?
    
    By Elder Cecil O. Samuelson Jr.
    
    It is the only comprehensive remedy to our pains, sins, temptations, and disappointments.
  - 20
    
    The Voice of the Good Shepherd
    
    By Sherry Cartwright Zipperian
    
    Learning to recognize the voice of the Good Shepherd is critical to our eternal safety.
  - 26
    
    Learning and Latter-day Saints
    
    By Elder Dallin H. Oaks and Kristen M. Oaks
    
    Drawing on their contrasting experiences, Elder and Sister Oaks teach the importance of learning for Latter-day Saints.
  - 38
    
    Kindling the Light of Hope
    
    By Michael R. Morris
    
    Brazilian Latter-day Saints share how the Perpetual Education Fund has blessed their lives.
- Departments
  - 44
    
    Latter-day Saint Voices
    
    Storytelling service; scripture literacy; mission decision; prayer for my dying father.
  - 48
    
    Using This Issue
    
    Family home evening ideas; topics in this issue; a successful family home evening.
Youth
- Feature Articles
  - 32
    
    Walking the Extra Mile
    
    By Paul VanDenBerghe
    
    How far can a little extra effort reach?
  - 36
    
    Not Burning the Midnight Oil
    
    By Cinthya Verónica Salazar Márquez
    
    Obeying a gospel principle helped me succeed in school and find balance in my life.
- Departments
  - 21
    
    Poster
    
    Learn of Me
  - 22
    
    Questions and Answers
    
    My parents aren’t active in the Church. How do I stay strong without their support?
  - 24
    
    Line upon Line
    
    James 1:5–6
    
    The scripture that led the Prophet Joseph to the grove can help you find answers too.
  - 43
    
    Did You Know?
Children
- F2
  
  Come Listen to a Prophet’s Voice
  
  Returning Safely to Heavenly Father
  
  By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
- Feature Articles
  - F8
    
    Questions and Answers about the Organization of the Church
  - F12
    
    Excited to Learn
    
    By Lena Harper
- Departments
  - F4
    
    Sharing Time
    
    Jesus Christ Is My Savior
    
    By Cheryl Esplin
  - F6
    
    Friend to Friend
    
    The Promises of a Prophet
    
    By Elder Octaviano Tenorio
  - F10
    
    From the Life of the Prophet Joseph Smith
    
    Making Peace with His Enemies
  - F15
    
    Music
    
    I Want to Be Baptized
  - F16
    
    Coloring Page

See if you can find the Cebuano CTR ring hidden in this issue. Choose the right page!

On the cover

Front: Christ at Emmaus, by Walter Rane. Back: Photograph by John Luke.

The Friend cover

Illustration by Jim Madsen.