August 2009 Contents Neil L. AndersenLooking Back and Looking Forward Shelby RamptonOn a Dare R. Val JohnsonToo Holy? Robert K WagstaffWhen Should I Get My Patriarchal Blessing? Charity Questions and Answers Janet ThomasPersonal Progress by Proxy Christa SkousenOut of the Best Books, Movies, or Music Mormonad: Too Much Information? Benson E. MisaluchaRole Models Troy LoveThe Unplanned Duet What’s Up? What’s Up? The Church in USA—California Could You Quilt That, Please? Everybody Clean Up My Favorite Scripture Jacob FullmerPitcher Perfect The Extra Smile Shanda StephensBetter Than an A Mindy Raye HolmesTies and Traditions One Sunday Was the Difference Instant Messages Instant Messages Janessa ClowardThrough the Storm Leilani IaulualoI Believe in Christ Jessica HardyI Am Loved Cherise LarsenA Scripture for Change NewEra.lds.org We’ve Got Mail Jessica HouserStorm