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

Liahona, August 2009

Adults
- First Presidency Message
  
  2
  
  That He May Write upon Our Hearts
  
  By President Henry B. Eyring
- Visiting Teaching Message
  
  25
  
  Seek Education and Lifelong Learning
- Feature Articles
  - 8
    
    Elder Neil L. Andersen: Man of Faith
    
    By Elder D. Todd Christofferson
    
    The Church’s newest Apostle, called in April 2009, has lived his life by acting in faith, believing that the Lord will bless us beyond our abilities.
  - 16
    
    Opening the Heavens
    
    By Elder Yoshihiko Kikuchi
    
    Do you want to deepen your spirituality? Each morning spend precious and reverent time with Heavenly Father, approaching Him in prayer and scripture study.
  - 22
    
    Guarding against Danger from Within: The Legend of Mixco Viejo
    
    By Adam C. Olson
    
    How do we keep our families safe? An ancient legend suggests a way.
  - 26
    
    Managing Postpartum Depression: A Gospel Perspective
    
    By Lynn Clark Callister
    
    Helpful ways to meet the challenge of postpartum depression.
- Departments
  - 44
    
    Latter-day Saint Voices
    
    A quick conversion to home teaching; a father’s timeless counsel found in an old Bible; finding strength and comfort amid problems; a lost key at a new job.
  - 48
    
    Using This Issue
    
    Family evening ideas; a memorable family home evening; topics in this issue.
Youth
- Feature Articles
  - 14
    
    Better Than an A
    
    By Shanda Stephens
    
    My little sister was looking for a hero. Did I have time to be one?
  - 34
    
    When Should I Get My Patriarchal Blessing?
    
    By Robert K Wagstaff
    
    What is a patriarchal blessing? When and how should you get yours? A stake patriarch explains.
  - 37
    
    Too Holy?
    
    By R. Val Johnson
    
    His friends called him a killjoy. But to join the Church, this young man gladly made some changes.
  - 38
    
    Role Models
    
    By Elder Benson E. Misalucha
    
    There are many people who inspire us to live as we should. You will strengthen your testimony and learn to be obedient by following their examples.
- Departments
  - 21
    
    Poster
    
    Too Much Information?
  - 32
    
    Questions & Answers
    
    “My friend has started smoking. How can I offer to help her quit without offending her?”
Children
- Come Listen to a Prophet’s Voice
  
  F2
  
  Reach Out to Others
  
  By President Thomas S. Monson
- Feature Articles
  - F4
    
    Happy Birthday, President Monson!
  - F10
    
    Jason’s Escape
    
    By Carolyn LeDuc
- Departments
  - F6
    
    From the Life of the Prophet Joseph Smith
    
    Hard at Work, Hard at Play
  - F8
    
    Sharing Time
    
    The Temple—I’m Going There Someday
    
    By Cheryl Esplin
  - F13
    
    Coloring Page
  - F14
    
    Making Friends: Love Your Country
    
    By Richard M. Romney

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On the cover

Front: Photo illustration by David Stoker. Back: Scene from the Church film The Restoration; photo illustration by Matthew Reier.

The Friend cover

Photograph by Craig Dimond.