September 2019 Lynn G. RobbinsThe Virtue of Resilience The Church Is HerePraia, Cape Verde How to Help Children Become More Resilient Portraits of FaithDebbie Cole—Leinster, IrelandA woman shares how she has relied on her faith to overcome her sexual assault. Ministering PrinciplesHow the Spirit Can (and Will) Help You MinisterHow you can have the Spirit with you while ministering. Lynn G. RobbinsResilience—Spiritual Armor for Today’s YouthElder Robbins teaches how parents can instill resilience in their children. Blessings of Self-RelianceMichael R. MorrisThe Course That Changed Our CourseA couple who has been living paycheck to paycheck takes one of the Church’s self-reliance classes and finds reprieve from the stress of money. My Conference NotebookApril 2019 General Conference Latter-day Saint Voices Brian C. HeckertA Laundry Bag of Love Katerina TyltinaElevator Samaritans Rolf SchweizerFrom Crisis to Friendship Gary McCallisterThe Sweet Sound of Family History M. Russell BallardAn Epistle from an ApostleElder Ballard offers recommendations that will keep us spiritually healthy and strong. Saints, Volume 2Word and Will of the Lord Adilson de Paula ParrellaReceiving and Acknowledging Heavenly GuidanceElder Parrella teaches how we must be in tune with the Holy Ghost. Digital Only Leah BartonYou Don’t Always Have to Wait for an AnswerWhen she feels that she’s not receiving guidance for her life choices, a young adult learns how to make decisions with a more Christlike attitude. Young Adults One Step at a Time Joëlle SpijkermanI’m Not Perfect … YetA young adult shares her struggle with perfectionism and how she overcomes it by learning more about the Savior and His Atonement. Nathan ReadPerfectionism: A Toxic Game of “Spot-the-Difference”A young adult explains how we can overcome perfectionism by understanding perfection in this life, living righteously, and letting go of pride. Perfect through Christ Digital-Only: Young Adults Heather White ClaridgeWe Are Too Hard on OurselvesA young adult shares a story from her mission that made her realize that she was being too critical of herself. Amber WestonCould I Feel the Spirit in My Messy House?A young mother comes to the realization that she is able to feel the Holy Ghost even if her surroundings aren’t perfect. Aaron WilliamsEven with Your Flaws, You Can Be a True Man or Woman of GodA young adult shares what he has learned from examples in the Book of Mormon about what it means to be a true man or woman of God. David DicksonYou: A Work in ProgressSome dangers of and help for overcoming perfectionism. The Friend The Friend From the First PresidencyRussell M. NelsonThree Ways to Get Along with Others Eliza BroadbentThe Diabetes Dilemma Hello from Russia! Charlotte LarcabalThe Frog Princess Forgives Go for Four This Conference! What’s on Your Mind? Family History, Step by Step José RodríguezPeace in the Temple Apostles around the WorldElder Rasband Visits Cape Verde Show and Tell Allen D. HaynieThe Shaving Mistake Scripture StoriesMarissa WiddisonPaul’s Letters Coloring Page Dear ParentsSuggestions for parents on how to use this month’s issue of the Friend. Africa Southeast Local Pages The Divine Pattern of Loving and Serving Others Love and Service History of the Church in Africa: Did You Know? Sentiments of Praise and Gratitude for the Newly-Dedicated Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple “A Great Blessing to the Land and Its Inhabitants” Answer to Prayers—In Due Time Africa West Area Local Pages “Bringing Back the Family into Family History” Are We Too Busy? West African Leaders Praise Church Focus on Family and Humanitarian Work Asia Local Pages “The Correct Name of the Church” Seek Diligently and Ye Shall Find After the trial of your faith The Blessings of the Savior’s Mercy and Grace in My Life