July 2022 Hear HimPoster with fine art and a scripture. Welcome to This IssueKevin R. DuncanTemples: A Pearl of Great PriceAn introduction to the current issue of the magazine, emphasizing the ordinances, covenants, and promised blessings we can receive only in the temple. David A. BednarTemple Ordinances: Preparing to Return to God’s PresenceElder Bednar teaches that temple covenants and ordinances are essential to the sanctifying of our hearts and for the ultimate exaltation of God’s sons and daughters. Seeing the Long-Awaited Blessings of the TempleMembers share blessings they’ve seen as temples have become available in their areas. Making Temple Ordinances More AvailableA graph illustrating the increase of temples across the earth since the beginning of the Restoration. Jacob HessNew Hope for Deeper Healing from Depression and AnxietyLessons learned from the experiences of those who have found deeper healing from anxiety or depression. For ParentsComing Closer to Jesus ChristIdeas for parents to help them teach their children using the magazines. The Church Is HereBritish Columbia, CanadaA description of Church growth in British Columbia, Canada. Gospel BasicsScriptures: The Word of GodBasic overview of the scriptures and the blessings of studying them. Portraits of FaithShyam Kumar Lohat, New Delhi, IndiaA highlight from the life of an everyday Latter-day Saint. Latter-day Saint Voices Darrel FreemanWith the Lord’s GuidanceA nurse who is caring for COVID-19 patients finds that he is able to help and comfort those who speak Spanish, which he can speak because of his mission experience. Jose Luis Scotland PalominoThe Lord Kept His PromiseA man who has lost his job serves faithfully in his calling and is eventually blessed to receive an offer for new employment. M. Gary HadfieldA Tender Mercy from the LordA man who served a mission in Cannes, France, in the 1960s returns in the 1990s and is grateful to find that the Church has grown and members have flourished. ReNae CoxI Have Been Carrying YouA woman prays asking God to send someone to help her and receives a powerful feeling that Heavenly Father loves her and has been carrying her through her trials. Young Adults Kaytlin JenksService Missionaries: Building the Kingdom through Service and LoveA young adult shares her experience as a service missionary and what she’s learned about the importance of her calling. Alison WoodWhat the Parable of the Talents Has to Do with My Calling as Primary PianistA young adult shares how a recent calling helped her share her talents. Digital Only: Young Adults Bashira S.Learning about the Meaning of Sacrifice as a ConvertA young adult from India shares what she learned about the meaning of sacrifice after joining the Church. Isaac SmilerCould Learning My Ancestors’ Language Help Me Gather Israel?A young adult from New Zealand shares how learning the language of his ancestors opened new opportunities. Jenessa Joy BarrogaWhen Nothing Felt Joyful in My Life, I Turned to the GospelA young adult in the Philippines shares how lost she felt during the COVID-19 pandemic and how joining the Church brought her joy. Kellie Christensen3 Powerful Truths I Learned While Serving as a Temple WorkerA young adult shares what she learned while serving as a temple worker. 3 Lessons to Remember When You Feel Overwhelmed by Your CallingThree young single adults who were called to serve in a stake Relief Society presidency share their thoughts about feeling inadequate in their callings. Aaron J. GustinAm I Too Late to Serve a Mission?A young adult wonders if it’s too late for him to serve a mission at age 25. Larry LaycockWhat a Single Pumpkin Seed Taught Me about God’s LoveA man recalls what he learned about God’s love from planting a pumpkin seed as a child. Come, Follow Me Shareable ScripturesPicture quotes with scriptures from this month’s Come, Follow Me readings from the Old Testament. Aging FaithfullyDeborah L. DougalRoom to GrowA woman who has lost her husband realizes that like a repotted plant, she has been placed in a new situation that has provided an opportunity for growth. Ministering PrinciplesHave the Courage to Reach OutIn ministering, we can set aside our fears to get to know someone and help them in their challenges. Come, Follow Me Ciro SchmeilAn Instrument in the Hands of the LordElder Schmeil teaches that like Esther in the Old Testament, we have opportunities to be instruments in the hands of the Lord and that our responsibility is to be prepared to act. Types of Personal RevelationHelp for your study of 1 Kings 17–19. You Are Never AloneHelp for your study of 2 Kings 6. The Scriptures Turn Our Hearts to GodHelp for your study of 2 Kings 21–23. 5 Facts about EstherOverview of facts about Esther from the Old Testament. Digital Only Kathryn ReynoldsReceiving Joy and Strength by Keeping Temple CovenantsA woman shares how she has received joy and strength as a single member of the Church by keeping temple covenants. Brittany BeattieWhat If My Prayers Don’t Seem to Be Answered?Seven principles about receiving answers to prayers. Digital Only: Portraits of FaithShyam Kumar LohatWhere Dreams Come TrueA young man finds that by joining the Church, he has the things he desires most. Alison WoodSingle Expectant Mothers and Fathers—Decisions and SupportGuiding principles to support single expectant parents choosing between marriage, adoption, single parenting, or abortion. Sharlynn NielsenTwo Pregnancies, Two Different DecisionsA woman shares her experiences with being a single expectant parent and how she found joy and peace as she relied on the Lord. Marissa KingSingle and Pregnant—Important DecisionsA woman shares how she relied on prayer as a single expectant parent. Hannah BallardExperiencing Peace in Placing My Birth Son for AdoptionA woman describes the peace she felt as she made the decision to place her birth son for adoption. Amanda BeckerFinding Hope as a Single Expectant MotherA woman describes how she relied on the Lord after realizing she was going to be a single parent. Old Testament ArtElijah Restoring the Widow’s SonFine art depicting an Old Testament scene. Africa Central Local Pages A Disciple’s Journey Living the Law of the Fast The Glorious Principle of Self-reliance Learn about the Melchizedek Priesthood July 1847: Pioneers Arrive in the Salt Lake Valley Ministering Africa South Local Pages Hear Him! The Promised Blessings of Fasting The Glorious Principle of Self-reliance Learn about the Melchizedek Priesthood July 1993: Mbabane Meetinghouse Dedicated Ministering Africa West Local Pages Husbands, Love Your Wives Ghanaian Leader Called as a General Authority New Leaders Called to Serve in Aba Nigeria Temple Speaking without Guile What Should I Do to Retain My Membership in the Church? Share Your Story in the Local Pages of the Liahona Australia Local Pages Walking with God on the Covenant Path God’s Purpose for the Artist Bega Valley Water Tank Project is Bringing Life Back after ‘Black Summer’ Jessie’s Story Caribbean Local Pages A Call to Care for the Youth of the Church in the Caribbean Let No Man Despise Thy Youth Three Sister Missionaries from Kiribati United Kingdom/Ireland Local Pages The First Truth Invitation to a Friend Lifted out of Despair Boy from Scotland Becomes Texan Judge A Gift to Future Generations Our Body Is a Gift from God Doing What the Lord Wants Teddies for Refugees The Voice of an Angel New Zealand Local Pages Walking with God on the Covenant Path God’s Purpose for the Artist Bega Valley Water Tank Project is Bringing Life Back after ‘Black Summer’ Jessie’s Story United States and Canada Section Introduction to the United States and Canada SectionAn introduction to the July 2022 United States and Canada Section. Dallin H. OaksPioneer PerseveranceElder Oaks teaches that we need to identify the eternal principles the pioneers applied and then apply those principles to the challenges of our own day. Ulisses Soares and Rosana SoaresA Conversation about Precious StoriesElder and Sister Soares recall important experiences that formed their family and faith. Norman C. HillHow to Share the Gospel VirtuallyHere are various ways to use digital tools to share the gospel online. The Doctrine of Sharing the GospelThe how, who, and why of sharing the gospel.