“Contents,” Liahona, Jan. 2014, 1–3 Liahona, January 2014 Messages 4 First Presidency Message The Best Time to Plant a Tree By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf 7 Visiting Teaching Message The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: Exemplar Feature Articles 18 Face the Future with Faith and Hope By Elder M. Russell Ballard We must dedicate and consecrate our lives to the Savior’s cause, walking in faith and working with conviction. 24 Pioneers in Every Land Mexico Unfurled—From Struggle to Strength By Sally Johnson Odekirk Latter-day Saints in Mexico sacrificed a great deal to establish the Church in their country. 32 True and Faithful: Inspiration from the Life and Teachings of Joseph Fielding Smith By Hoyt W. Brewster Jr. Meet a modern-day prophet who had a tough baseball swing and a soft heart and who faithfully served the Lord. Departments 8 October 2013 Conference Notebook 10 We Talk of Christ From Darkness into Light Name withheld 12 Old Testament Prophets Adam 14 Gospel Classics The Divine Godhead By President Gordon B. Hinckley 17 Teaching For the Strength of Youth Sabbath Day Observance 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again Can He See Me? By Teresa Starr Young Adults 42 Enduring Well By Elder J. Christopher Lansing What does the Lord expect us to do when our hopes and dreams are dashed? Youth 46 Preparing Gifts for Your Future Family By President Henry B. Eyring What gifts could you develop now to bless your future family? 50 2014 Mutual Theme By the Young Men and Young Women general presidencies “Come unto Christ, and be perfected in him, and deny yourselves of all ungodliness.” 52 Line upon Line Moroni 10:32 This year’s Mutual theme teaches you about the pathway to perfection. 53 Poster Come unto Christ 54 How Can Knowing the Godhead Change Me? These five principles about the Godhead can change how you live—in both big and small ways. By Lori Fuller 56 For the Strength of Youth I Do Always Remember Him By Larry M. Gibson Keeping the Sabbath day holy demonstrates your commitment to your covenants. 58 Adding Up to Success By Daniel Kawai A math Olympian has to choose between keeping the Sabbath day holy and being disqualified. 59 To the Point 60 Both Parts of the Blessing By Brittany Beattie We can receive additional blessings when we research our own family names and take them to the temple. 64 Our Space Children 66 Friends around the World Mahonri and Helaman from Mexico 68 Special Witness What does it mean to be a Christian? By Elder Robert D. Hales 69 Friends around the World Passport 71 Our Page 72 Just Like the Scriptures! By Renae Weight Mackley The scriptures really can be just like my life! 74 Old Testament Scripture Challenge 77 The Victory Tunnel By Rosemary M. Wixom Who can show you the way to return to Heavenly Father? 78 Bringing Primary Home Heavenly Father Prepared a Way for Me to Return to Him 81 Prophet Portrait Harold B. Lee Family Home Evening Ideas