July 2012 Contents Dallin H. OaksThe Importance of Priesthood Blessings Pablo Mireles BettsA Promise and a Prayer Elyse Alexandria HolmesWhat Is Pure Testimony? Brittany BeattieStrengthened through Service Questions and Answers Sally Johnson OdekirkPreaching without Being Preachy Raven Austin HaymondMy Chance to Stand Kimberly RichterSelf-Reliance: Preparing for Your Future T. C. ChristensenBeware the Wolves Mormonad: Testimony To the Point To the Point At what age can you start going to school dances? For the Strength of Youth says not to participate in “passionate kissing.” What is that? Does the Church support any political parties or candidates? People sometimes ask me if we believe in polygamy. What should I tell them? Marcy GoodfleischSelling Night Crawlers The Extra Smile Paul VanDenBerghePower in Prayer Brittany ThompsonPlaying to the Crowd Elisa GonzalezA Rough Ride George Albert SmithA Marvelous Work for You Lindsay HillerNever Waver What’s Up? What’s Up? Making the Trek Ethan T.My Favorite Scripture The Church in Canada—Ontario We’ve Got Mail Instant Messages Instant Messages Rachel Y.A Modest Reward Reinly M.Baptism for My Grandparents Matthew H.Comforted by the Scriptures Daniel C.A Reminder in the Rubble Richard G. ScottHow to Pray and Seek Answers Marli WalkerAncestors