“Contents,” Liahona, July 2014, 1–3 Liahona, July 2014 Messages 4 First Presidency Message The Promise of Hearts Turning By President Henry B. Eyring 7 Visiting Teaching Message The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: Advocate Feature Articles 18 Pioneers in Every Land The Church in Brazil: The Future Has Finally Arrived By Mark L. Grover The Church in Brazil has grown from one small immigrant family to more than one million members. 24 The Book of Mormon, the Gathering of Israel, and the Second Coming By Elder Russell M. Nelson The Book of Mormon is God’s instrument to help accomplish two divine objectives. 30 Be Like Ammon Could Ammon’s story help you activate the members in your ward or branch? 34 Ten Tips for Parents of Young Adults By Wendy Ulrich These 5 challenges and 10 suggestions will help you understand your young-adult children. Departments 8 April 2014 Conference Notebook 10 What We Believe We Teach by the Power of the Holy Ghost 12 Serving in the Church Leading Like the Savior By Ryan Carr 14 Old Testament Prophets Elijah 15 Teaching For the Strength of Youth Work and Self-Reliance 16 News of the Church 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again Keep Your Eyes on the Shore By Richard M. Romney You won’t get anywhere when you focus on the waves. Young Adults 42 Becoming Perfect in Christ By Elder Gerrit W. Gong The Savior’s perfection can help us overcome a perfectionist, self-critical, and unrealistic mindset. Youth 48 Divine Covenants Make Strong Christians By Elder D. Todd Christofferson How do we obtain moral and spiritual power? 52 What Do You See? By David A. Edwards Look closely at the gospel ordinances. You may learn something new. 55 Our Space 56 For the Strength of Youth: Work—Who Needs It? By Randall L. Ridd 58 Moving Pipe in Muddy Shoes Raymond M. Allton I had barely recovered from my morning job when my quorum adviser pulled into my driveway. 60 To the Point 61 Poster: Things Aren’t Always What They Seem 62 Serving for the Right Reasons Rasem Maluff I had a promising career in football. Did I really need to serve a mission? 64 Mormons Do Believe in God Brenda Hernandez Ruiz When I told the woman I was a Mormon, she didn’t want to talk to me anymore. Children 66 Special Witness: What can we do to be worthy of the Spirit? By President Boyd K. Packer 67 My Lesson on Faith By Emma R. A single cantaloupe seed taught me about faith. 68 My Body Is a Temple By Marissa Widdison Do you have questions about your body? 70 Bringing Primary Home We Become Members of the Church through Baptism and Confirmation By Jennifer Maddy 72 Our Page 73 Prepared to Serve By Elder Eduardo Gavarret The water was so cold, but I still wanted to be baptized. 74 Friends around the World I’m Pedro from Brazil By Amie Jane Leavitt 76 For Young Children Sarah Walked and Walked By Heidi Poelman 81 Prophet Portrait Thomas S. Monson Family Home Evening Ideas