April 2019 The Church Is HereReykjavík, Iceland Contents Contents When You Are Discouraged He Is Risen! Portraits of FaithBob and Lori Thurston—Cambodia Phnom Penh Mission Ministering PrinciplesMaking Ministering JoyfulHow our ministering efforts can bring joy to us and others. Keith J. WilsonIn Times of Discouragement, Remember the Widow of NainWhen we feel forgotten or overlooked, we can remember how the Savior hurried to help the widow of Nain, and He will help us too. Henry B. EyringTrust in the Savior’s DeliverancePresident Eyring testifies of the Savior’s power to deliver us from death and from our trials. MusicTammy Simister RobinsonIn a Sacred Garden Place Brian K. AshtonThree Lessons on Love, Joy, and PeaceBrother Ashton describes how we can find love, joy, and peace in our lives despite our circumstances. Digital OnlyChakell WardleighAre You Living the Gospel Half-Heartedly?Am I doing all I can to live like a true disciple of Christ with real intent? Or is my heart not completely in it? Latter-day Saint Voices Koraima Santiago de JesusNot Even a Hurricane Could Stop Us Richard J. Anderson“This Is It!” Maria OkaSeeing Dad Sing Martin Apolo CordovaAn Invitation for Ricardo Blessings of Self-RelianceJoshua J. PerkeyBusiness Is BoomingA man who loses his job takes the Church’s self-reliance classes and receives inspiration for his own business. Our Homes, Our FamiliesJerlyn MurphyOur Son Is Heavenly Father’s SonA mother of a boy with unexplained illnesses realizes that he’s Heavenly Father’s son too. Teaching Teens and Younger ChildrenCoping with TragedyHow to help children deal with tragedy. Young Adults Is God Guiding Me? Erin RiderMaking Decisions: Agency vs. RevelationA young adult woman tells about figuring out what God’s role in decision-making is. Personalized Personal RevelationYoung adults share how they receive personal revelation. Digital OnlyAspen StanderExercising Your Spiritual MusclesA young adult describes what she learned about listening to the promptings of the Spirit. Youth YouthBrief profiles and testimonies from LDS youth. Alex Hugie and Aspen StanderFinding Peace for Yourself and Others in Troubled TimesEight ways to help yourself and others feel peace. Sally Johnson OdekirkLife Is a Marathon: Youth in GreeceLDS youth in Greece participate together in activities that strengthen their faith. How can my patriarchal blessing help me make decisions? Questions and AnswersHow can my patriarchal blessing help me make decisions? As a young woman, should I be more focused on an education and career or on becoming a wife and mother? Digital OnlyJenedy PaigeThe Choice: To Be a Great Artist or a Great Mother?A young adult tries to figure out how to balance the life of an artist with motherhood. David DicksonTry Some New Easter Traditions5 new Easter traditions you can do to better remember the Savior. The Last WordM. Russell BallardThe Greatest Expression of God’s Love New Children’s Section of the LiahonaAn explanation of the changes to the children’s section of the Liahona magazine. The Friend The Friend From the First PresidencyRussell M. NelsonGod’s Great Gift Scripture StoriesThe Story of Easter MusicSally DeFordWhen I Return to Him Jane McBrideSweet Honesty Apostles around the WorldElder Bednar Visits India Our Prophets and Apostles Sheila KindredThe Missing Coat Hello from Estonia! Jessica LarsenFeeling New Reyna I. AburtoI Will See Him Again Show and Tell Our Prophets and Apostles Today Dear ParentsA letter to parents explaining what’s inside this month’s Friend. Africa Southeast Local Pages A Friend for All Seasons Developing Spiritually How I Learned to Honour the Sabbath Day Church Growth in Angola Reaches Important Milestone Africa West Area Local Pages Fast and Testimony Meetings Temples Spiritual Experience Increases Testimony Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death Caribbean Local Pages Deuteronomy 5:15: The Lord thy God Commanded Thee to Keep the Sabbath Day Special Dominican Republic San Gerónimo Stake Conference with Elder D. Todd Christofferson International Day of Service: 150 projects, 55,000 beneficiaries