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February 2014 Liahona THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS • FEBRUARY 2014 10 Ways to Follow the Lord’s Plan for Your Life, p. 14 Unity in the Quorums of the Seventy—a Model to Follow, p. 38 Why Do Your Choices Matter? p. 62 Paul and My Dating Decision, p. 65 “Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. “For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and . her leaf shall be green.” Jeremiah 17:7–8 Liahona, February 2014 4 MESSAGES 22 Abrahamic Covenant DEPARTMENTS Every Church member takes part First Presidency Message: October 2013 Conference 4 in the Abrahamic covenant. This 8 Serve the Lord with Love Notebook chart will show you its history. By President Thomas S. Monson Old Testament Prophets: Noah Pioneers in Every Land: “That 10 Visiting Teaching Message: 26 7 Vast Empire”—the Growth of The Divine Mission of Jesus 11 Teaching For the Strength of the Church in Russia Christ: Good Shepherd Youth: Service By James A. Miller Latter-day Saints have built on 12 Our Homes, Our Families: FEATURE ARTICLES modern-day prophecies to estab- Preparing to Be an Eternal lish the Church in Russia. Family 14 Living a Life of Peace, Joy, By Marco Castro Castro and Purpose 32 Nurturing Our New Lives Latter-day Saint Voices By Elder Richard G. Scott By Eve Hart 44 These 10 choices can help you Converts around the world share 80 Until We Meet Again: Signs establish a pattern for success how they have planted the seed of By Jerry Peak and happiness in life. faith and are developing strong gospel roots. 38 Building Spiritual Power in Priesthood Quorums By Elder Ronald A. Rasband The unity and love among the ON THE COVER Quorums of the Seventy can serve Front: Photo illustration by Leslie Nilsson. Inside front cover: Photograph © Yann as a model for all priesthood Arthus-Bertrand/Altitude. quorums. February 2014 1 YOUNG ADULTS YOUTH CHILDREN 52 Temple Blessings By Elder Robert D. Hales 76 48 Our preparation to enter the temple is one of the most significant of life’s experiences. 56 Questions and Answers The temple is so far away that I don’t get to attend very often. How can the temple be a bigger part of my life today? 58 For the Strength of Youth: Faithful, Loving Service By Carol F. McConkie 60 Sharing Home-Return Kits 66 The Harvest By Olivet Gasang By Elder Koichi Aoyagi 48 Speak, Listen, and Love A devastating typhoon destroyed The rice harvest was only halfway By Mark Ogletree thousands of homes. Now was my done. At this rate, I wouldn’t be A balance among three types of chance to serve. allowed to go to church. conversations can lead to a healthy relationship. 61 How to Fill Your Book of Life 67 Heavenly Father Loves You By Elder L. Tom Perry By President Thomas S. Monson How to fill your life with “I’m glad I did” activities. 68 Best Family Forever By Olivia Corey 62 Why Making Choices Matters The other girls were leaving Olivia By Mindy Raye Friedman out. She didn’t think a bucket of Want a good consequence? Make a paint could help. good choice. 70 Special Witness: Why is it so 65 To Date or Not to Date important to serve others? By Savannah M. Smithson By Elder M. Russell Ballard Paul asked me on a date, and he Our Page See if you can was a good friend. Why couldn’t 71 find the Liahona I go? 72 Friends around the World: hidden in this I’m Arina from Russia By Amie Jane Leavitt issue. Hint: This is important. 74 Bringing Primary Home: Heavenly Father Has a Plan for His Children 76 For Young Children 81 Prophet Portrait: Spencer W. Kimball 62 what you onsider C rom life . want f 2 Liahona FEBRUARY 2014 VOL. 38 NO. 2 LIAHONA 10982 International magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Family Home Evening Ideas Latter-day Saints The First Presidency: Thomas S. Monson, This issue contains articles and activities that could be used for family home evening. Henry B. Eyring, Dieter F. Uchtdorf The following are two ideas. The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: Boyd K. Packer, L. Tom Perry, Russell M. Nelson, Dallin H. Oaks, M. Russell Ballard, Richard G. Scott, Robert D. Hales, Jeffrey R. Holland, David A. Bednar, Quentin L. Cook, D. Todd Christofferson, Neil L. Andersen Editor: Craig A. Cardon Advisers: Jose L. Alonso, Mervyn B. Arnold, Shayne M. Bowen, Stanley G. Ellis, Christoffel Golden Managing Director: David T. Warner Director of Operations: Vincent A. 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