October 2009 Contents Contents Comment Thomas S. MonsonFinding Strength through Obedience Valeria SalernoWorth the Wait Richard M. RomneyPlace of Peace Robert D. HalesBlessings of the Temple Michael R. MorrisMy Privilege to Serve Ryan CarrA Temple-Going People Michael G. MadsenThe New Gospel Art Book Poster: Virtue—the Gold Standard Nurture the Rising Generation The Blessings of Ministering Daniel L. JohnsonMe? A Shepherd in Israel? Questions and Answers Errol S. PhippenUgly Duckling or Majestic Swan? It’s Up to You! Janet ThomasBegin with Prayer Latter-day Saint Voices Latter-day Saint Voices Melsida HakobyanGrabbing the Strong Roots Rees BandleyWe’re Here to See the Temple Marilena Kretly Pretel BustoGrandma’s Baptism Cathy Whitaker MarshallLifting Others and Myself Using This Issue Using This Issue Family Home Evening Ideas The Friend Dieter F. UchtdorfA Prophet’s Love Cheryl EsplinWe Believe the Family Is Ordained of God Jane McBride ChoateThe Tortilla Miracle A Generous Man Trying to Be Like Jesus Trying to Be Like Jesus Brittany H.A Kind Hello Connor M.Teaching about Prayer Hiroko FukudaI Promised Heavenly Father Maria KanevaBearing Testimony John CravenThe Priesthood of Our Lord Joshua J. PerkeyCleaning the Temple Grounds Yoshihiko KikuchiTemples Are a Gift from Heavenly Father Coloring Page News of the Church Heather WhittleThe 2010 Liahona: New Approach, Same Goal Orchestra Celebrates 10 Years on Temple Square Kimberly BowenPreach My Gospel Continues to Help Members and Missionaries Alike Revised Gospel Principles Manual Introduced as 2010 Curriculum Disaster Response Additional Sharing Time Ideas