“Contents,” Ensign, Feb. 2012, 1–3 Contents February 2012 Volume 42 • Number 2 Messages First Presidency Message 4 Exhort Them to Pray President Henry B. Eyring Visiting Teaching Message 7 Guardians of the Hearth Features 10 With Faith in God, I Am Never Alone Donna Hollenbeck I know it doesn’t matter to Heavenly Father how old or young I am. He understands me and will always be there for me. 12 Finding Harmony as We Struggle to Juggle E. Jeffrey Hill Four suggestions for creating balance in your life. 16 Working Hard, Working Together Tory Anderson I had 60 tons of gravel to spread. I dreaded the job—until my children came out to help. 18 Keeping Safe and Balanced in a Google-YouTube-Twitter-Facebook-iEverything World Jan Pinborough How to be spiritually safe in a digital world. 23 Enter into the Rest of the Lord Elder W. Craig Zwick When we follow the counsel of living prophets, we will enter into the rest of the Lord. 28 Questions and Answers How can I feel the love of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ in my life? 32 The Doctrine of the Father Elder Quentin L. Cook Revealed truths about Heavenly Father’s nature, being, and connection to us. 37 Encircled in the Arms of His Love Name withheld My relationship with my earthly father may have been lacking, but my Heavenly Father was with me. 38 Finding a Place to Call Home Melissa Merrill How a small move resulted in big changes for the Womeldorf family. 42 This Is Your Work Julie B. Beck Why today’s young adults are uniquely suited to participate in temple and family history work. 45 My Family History Challenge Cristina Alvear Our bishop was right: young adults are qualified for family history work. 46 Hungry for the Word in Ecuador Joshua J. Perkey Members in Coca, Ecuador, testify that living the gospel of Jesus Christ brings us true happiness. 52 Why Agency? Charles Swift How understanding the essential role of agency blesses us in our spiritual journey. 56 How Do I Help This Child? Danyelle Ferguson Seven principles for helping Primary children who have cognitive disabilities. 62 “Is Not This the Fast I Have Chosen?” Alexandria Schulte On my mission I saw in the lives of the Aguilar family the blessings of the fast. Departments What We Believe 8 The Lord Has Given Us a Law of Health In the Word of Wisdom and other scriptures, the Lord has revealed health guidelines. Serving in the Church 15 Handling Criticism in Our Callings Name withheld Responding to others with charity in our Church callings. 66 Latter-day Saint Voices 70 October Conference Notebook Family Home Evening Ideas 73 74 News of the Church 79 In Other Church Magazines Until We Meet Again 80 Emulating and Honoring Our Heavenly Parentage Scott Van Kampen If we think of ourselves as God’s children, we are more likely to pattern our lives after Him. On the Cover The First Vision, stained glass located in the Brigham City Third Ward meetinghouse, Brigham City, Utah, USA.