“Contents,” Liahona, August 2015, 1–3 Liahona, August 2015 Messages 4 First Presidency Message Stand as a Light By President Thomas S. Monson 7 Visiting Teaching Message Divine Attributes of Jesus Christ—Meek and Humble Feature Articles 18 Disciples and the Defense of Marriage By Elder Russell M. Nelson We must defend traditional marriage and proclaim the will of God. 24 Heavenly Father’s Fixed Standards By Elder Allan F. Packer Living God’s standards now will prepare us for the Final Judgment. 28 The Proclamation on the Family: Transcending Cultural Confusion By Elder Bruce C. Hafen Marriage and parenthood are crucial threads in the design of our social tapestry. 34 Latter-day Saint Men and Divorce By Brent Scharman During and after the tragedy of divorce, it is essential to stay close to your children and to the gospel. Departments 8 April 2015 Conference Notebook 10 What We Believe We Believe in Being Humble 12 News of the Church 14 Our Homes, Our Families A Glorious Reunion By Susan L. and C. Terry Warner 16 Serving in the Church The Power of Home Teaching By Jeff B. Marler 17 Reflections The Window at the Pool By Becky Heiner 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again He Taught Me the Heavenly Order of Eternity By Elder Parley P. Pratt Young Adults 42 Patience: More Than Waiting By Hillary Olsen Patience means actively doing “all things that lie in our power” (D&C 123:17). 46 Mission or Money? By Gelzcke Felix Nogueira Would serving a mission be worth the financial sacrifice? Youth 48 Flood the Earth through Social Media By Elder David A. Bednar The Lord has blessed us with new technology to help flood the earth with truth. 54 Questions and Answers My parents divorced. How do I forgive them? 56 Recipe for a Happy Family By Mindy Anne Leavitt The family proclamation teaches us how to strengthen our families and build happy homes. 60 The Sabbath Is a Delight Youth from Eastern Europe explain why and how they keep the Sabbath day holy. 62 Waiting with Faith By Mikaeli Duarte da Silva Would the other members of my family ever join the Church? Children 64 Shelly’s Race By Jan Pinborough Shelly was nervous to talk to her dad until she got a priesthood blessing from her bishop. 66 Help! Someone’s Getting a Divorce By Katherine Nelson Some answers that might help you if your parents get divorced. 68 Tag, You’re It! By Amie Jane Leavitt Could Lauren be brave enough to stick up for Ally? 70 Stand for the Right 71 Music: Dare to Do Right By George L. Taylor and A. C. Smyth 72 Fast Friends By Amanda Michaelis When Diego sees a bad video game, he has to make a hard choice. 74 Special Witness How can I stay free? By Elder Quentin L. Cook 75 You Can Repent and Forgive 76 Clara and the Primary Program By Jane McBride Choate Clara is nervous for her part in her first Primary program. 78 Scripture Time Jesus Brings Lazarus Back to Life