“Contents,” Liahona, January 2015, 1–3 Liahona, January 2015 Messages 4 First Presidency Message Follow the Prophets By President Thomas S. Monson 7 Visiting Teaching Message The Attributes of Jesus Christ: Obedient Son Feature Articles 18 What Will You Choose? By Elder Russell M. Nelson At a time in your life when choices abound, be sure you’re making the right ones. 24 What Manner of Teachers Ought We to Be? By the Sunday School General Presidency The Savior can teach us best how to teach His gospel. 28 Prophetic Counsel and Temple Blessings By Elder Koichi Aoyagi When we follow the prophet and make temple worship a priority, blessings will flow into our lives. 32 Flora and I: Equal Partners in the Work of the Lord By Aaron L. West Learn how the loving, supportive marriage that Ezra Taft Benson enjoyed with his wife, Flora, helped the 13th President of the Church. Departments 8 October 2014 Conference Notebook 10 We Talk of Christ An Hour to Watch with Him By Maritza Gonzales Espejo 12 Our Homes, Our Families The Road to a Forever Family By Garth and Sandy Hamblin 14 Reflections Fireflies By David Wright 15 Serving in the Church A Potato for the Teacher By Bonny Dahlsrud 16 News of the Church 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again How Can I Know That the Lord Has Forgiven Me? By President Harold B. Lee Young Adults 42 Counsel Together Oft: Family Councils for Couples By Nichole Eck How to get started on holding meaningful, successful family councils. 46 The Courage to Marry By Christian Hägglund I knew that marriage was the next step for me, but I wanted to wait until the Lord told me what to do. Youth 48 2015 Mutual Theme By the Young Women and Young Men General Presidencies This year’s Mutual theme helps us understand how to best serve Heavenly Father. 50 One Step at a Time By Hillary Olsen Youth in Italy share how they serve God with all their heart, might, mind, and strength. 53 Serve God with All Your Heart, Might, Mind, and Strength How do you put this year’s Mutual theme into practice? Here are a few ideas. 55 Poster Embark 56 Why Is Jesus Christ Important in My Life? Here are five reasons why the Savior can be the most important person in your life. 60 How to Achieve Eternal Goals By Elder Robert D. Hales These four goals will bring you joy as you fulfill your mission on this earth. 61 How I Know The Center of My Life By Roberto Pacheco Pretel Christ in the Americas? The missionaries must have been mistaken. 62 To the Point 63 Giving the Best Gift By Mariela Rodriguez By following the prophet’s counsel, I was able to give the best gift ever. Children 64 Give Us a Hand! Like these children, you can show you care by finding ways to help others. 66 New Testament Scripture Challenge This activity will help you read a few verses from the New Testament each week this year. 69 Doing Something Good with My Time By Clayton W. It was too cold to play outside, so what else could I do? 70 Our Page 71 Special Witness How can the scriptures help me? By President Boyd K. Packer 72 The Secret Weapon By Jessica Larsen Ivy was the smallest one in our class—how could she help us win? 74 Scripture Time A Journey to Learn about Jesus Christ 76 Abby’s Top-10 List By Rosemary M. Wixom What are your top-10 life goals? 77 New Testament Scripture Figures Jesus Teaching in the Temple 78 Prayer on the Bus By Mitzy Jiménez Ramírez Heavenly Father can hear your prayer no matter where you are. Family Home Evening Ideas