October 2016 Ronald A. RasbandTrue FriendshipElder Rasband teaches us that to have true friendships, we need to love God and share that love. Breanne RichardsFHE Object Lesson: Yum or Numb?Try this object lesson for family home evening using ice cubes, your tongue, and marshmallows. Richard M. RomneyHow to Be a Real LoserBut if you look at being a loser from a new perspective, you’ll want to get better at it. David DicksonThe Rameumptom ConundrumGet some tips on how to learn lessons from scripture stories—even the ones that seem weird. Adam OlsonRead. Apply. RepeatA young man got some advice from a quorum adviser on how to study the scriptures. Helen Marie ParsonsBrett’s QuestA young woman is surprised when a young man invites to study the scriptures together in order to find answers to questions. Bonus PointsA young woman made a difference on her basketball team—even though she didn’t play. One Week at a TimeCounsel regarding pondering and praying during the sacrament ordinance. Scott D. WhitingA Reason for the RepetitionElder Whiting tells a personal experience that taught him why he had heard a certain story about President Kimball so many times before. Mormonad: Imagine Yourself Rebuilt Which Christlike Attribute Should You Work On?A worksheet to help you see which Christlike attributes you should focus on. Joshua J. PerkeyLife Lessons from ApostlesApostles tell stories about challenges they’ve faced. Rosemary ThackerayA Recipe for LearningFour ideas to help your gospel study become more meaningful. David A. EdwardsThe Miracle of Medium HeatJust like cooking things like grilled cheese sandwiches require patience and a medium-heat setting, we must develop traits of patience, temperance, and self-control in our lives. Line upon Line: Matthew 26:26–28A breakdown of the scripture verses in Matthew 26:26–28. Jessica Turner as told to Lynne CrandallPower to PersevereA teenage girl whose mother dies in a car accident heals from her broken leg and the loss of her mother by putting her faith and trust in God and doing things that bring her close and stay connected to Him. To the Point What does the Church believe about evolution?An answer to the question “What does the Church believe about evolution?” What should I tell a young woman who says she feels pressure to go on a mission?An answer to the question “What should I tell a young woman who says she feels pressure to go on a mission?” Questions & Answers: Friends who don’t share my standards Come, Follow Me: Becoming More Christlike The Extra Smile Instant Messages Christian E.Rappelling through FearBy rappelling down a cliff, a young man learns about overcoming fear and trusting in the Lord. Lynette R.The Unintentional ComplimentAfter being excluded from party invitations, a young woman realizes that she was being paid an unintended compliment. Alison R.The Gratitude CommitmentA young woman prays for a missionary experience and then gets to answer a pointed question from a classmate. D. Todd ChristoffersonHow to Make Christ the Center of Our LivesElder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explains what we need to do in order to center our lives on Jesus Christ. Bonnie L. OscarsonConference Poster: Into Our Hearts