“Contents,” Liahona, Mar. 2014, 1–3 Liahona, March 2014 Messages 4 First Presidency Message Service and Eternal Life By President Henry B. Eyring 7 Visiting Teaching Message The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: Light of the World Feature Articles 16 Faithful Parents and Wayward Children: Sustaining Hope While Overcoming Misunderstanding By Elder David A. Bednar Elder Bednar helps parents have a correct doctrinal understanding of truths relating to wayward children. 22 Pioneers in Every Land Zimbabwe—Land of Beauty, People of Faith These stalwart pioneers in Zimbabwe can stand as examples for members of the Church in every country. 28 Unshaken By Reid Tateoka Amid the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, these missionaries remembered to turn to the Lord. 32 The Lord’s Standard of Morality By Elder Tad R. Callister Heavenly Father need speak only once about His standard of morality, and His voice trumps all other voices this world can muster. Departments 8 October 2013 Conference Notebook 10 Old Testament Prophets Abraham 11 Teaching For the Strength of Youth Sexual Purity 12 We Talk of Christ The Burden Was Removed Name withheld 14 Serving in the Church Serving a Stranger By Yong Gil Park 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again Waiting in the Lobby By Lori Fuller Young Adults 42 Inviting Success By Richard M. Romney You can find opportunities to share the gospel in everyday life, just as these young adults did. Youth 46 Healing the Tragic Scars of Abuse By Elder Richard G. Scott The wicked choices of others may cause you pain and anguish, but they cannot destroy your eternal possibilities. 50 For the Strength of Youth Pure Hearts and Clean Bodies By Neill F. Marriott 52 Stay Watchful Name withheld It took me one and a half years to talk to my bishop about my problem with pornography. Don’t let it take you that long. 53 How to Choose Good Friends By President Thomas S. Monson Your friends have a big influence on who you become. Choose them carefully! 54 Grace and the Atonement of Jesus Christ By Joshua J. Perkey Always remember that the Lord Jesus Christ makes His grace available to you. 57 Poster: A Giant Help 58 Is It Ok to … ? Can I … ? By Heidi McConkie Don’t try to fit the gospel into your life. Instead, try to fit your life into the gospel. 61 To the Point 62 Virtual Pen Pals By Stephanie Acerson You can use Facebook and other media to become a missionary now. 64 Don’t Miss the Phone Call By David Dickson What might you miss if you don’t listen to the upcoming general conference talks? Children 66 Does Someone Hear Me? By Lucas F. and Susan Barrett How could I share my testimony of prayer when I wasn’t sure if Heavenly Father hears my prayers? 68 Bright Idea 69 Our Page 70 Friends around the World I’m Tendai from Zimbabwe By Amie Jane Leavitt 72 Figure Activity Mudiwa from Zimbabwe 73 I Felt the Spirit By Linda K. Burton A priesthood blessing and a Primary song helped me feel the Holy Ghost. 74 Bringing Primary Home Jesus Christ Is Our Savior 76 For Young Children A Garden Full of Blessings By Linda Pratt 81 Prophet Portrait Ezra Taft Benson Family Home Evening Ideas